Craig Cichy

Experience

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  CNN

  Sept 1988 - Dec 1988

  Journalism Intern

  Washington, DC BureauInternship - rotations included assignment desk, field reporting, film library, studio operations (during 1988 Presidential Election)

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  Ice Skating Institute

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1996

  Manager, National Programs & Events

  ISI(A) was founded in 1959 as a nonprofit organization for owners, operators, and developers of ice skating facilities. Since then, ISI has become the leading industry trade association for progressive ice skating facilities, managers, coaching professionals, suppliers and individual skaters.

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  Clear Channel Communications

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2001

  Manager, Event Marketing / Candid Productions

  SFX Sports, a property of Clear Channel Communications, is an industry leader in event management, athlete representation and entertainment marketing. Prior to 2001, SFX managed several sports divisions, including one dedicated to the production of professional figure skating events for television and other sports-related programming, created by 2-time Olympic Champion and legendary ABC Commentator, Dick Button.

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  MAC Cosmetics

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2008

  Director, MAC AIDS Fund

  The M∙A∙C AIDS Fund is the primary charitable initiative of M∙A∙C Cosmetics and through their successful Viva Glam campaign, has raised more than $250 million since 1994 to support HIV/AIDS organizations globally. www.macaidsfund.orgManaged corporate grants portfolio of the Fund totaling more than $6-8 million annually, concentrating on local programs in North America, and larger nationwide and international campaigns, and supports evidence-based HIV-prevention strategies (harm reduction programs, gender issues, underserved communities, commercial sex industry and other emerging trends in HIV prevention), as well as direct services (food, housing programs). Assisted with corporate messaging around iconic VIVA GLAM campaigns.Formalized employee volunteer program "Good Spirits" into a global initiative, utilizing the talents of MAC Artists to assist people living with HIV/AIDS. Served on the Grant-Making Committee of the NYC AIDS Fund / New York Community Trust.www.macaidsfund.org Show less

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  Entertainment Industry Foundation

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  Program Officer, Philanthropic Services

  The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) is the leading charitable organization of entertainment industry, and has distributed hundreds of millions of dollars to support programs addressing critical health, education and social issues.Served as Program Officer within the EIF Philanthropic Services department and led grant-making portfolios for the EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women, Women’s Cancer Research Fund, National Women’s Cancer Research Alliance, all focused on cancer research, prevention, screening and direct services.Led fiscal sponsorship program for individuals and industry partners by helping to advance their respective charitable missions (Animal Rescue and Welfare, HIV/AIDS, Autism, Parkinson's, Youth Development, Education and Veteran's programs), and managed grant-making activities, program oversight and financial oversight. Managed philanthropic programs at EIF for Charlize Theron, Christina Applegate, Carrie Ann Inaba, Holly Robinson Peete, Black Eyed Peas, Comedy Central. Show less

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  Philanthropy Matters LLC

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2021

  Principal

  Based on the overall needs, goals and mission of our Client Matters, Philanthropy Matters LLC can provide the following:Consulting and advising with philanthropic mission and directionProgram development and managementGrant-making review, process management and evaluation reportingFinancial management and reporting on charitable investment portfolioAdministrative management for philanthropic activitiesCommercial Co-VenturesSpecial Event strategic planning and oversightCURRENT AND FORMER CLIENTSChristina Applegate's Right Action for WomenSocial Impact FundLiberty Hill FoundationFair & Just Prosecution (a program of Tides Center)Carrie Ann Inaba Animal Project FoundationDJ "Shangela" Pierce Show less

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  Social Impact Fund

  Jan 2014 - now

  The Social Impact Fund's mission is to inspire efficient and accessible philanthropy. We engage with change-making leaders in the entertainment and creative communities, and beyond, to accelerate their social impact.By removing the common administrative burdens to “doing good," SIF aims to accelerate philanthropy by supporting an exciting and diverse network of social change makers through fiscal sponsorship.** Named as Philanthropic Organization of the Year in 2023 by The Hollywood Reporter. **- Provides comprehensive management, governance, and oversight functions, compliant with IRS regulations, manages all fiduciary responsibilities, and non-profit best practices.- Main contact for all sponsored programs, vendors, and lead donors. - Effectively manages $15+ million in annual revenues and expenditures (over $75 million in revenues, since inception).CURRENT SPONSORED PROGRAMS:John Legend's Show Me Campaignwill.i.am's i.am Angel FundBradley Cooper's One Family FoundationThe Shawn Mendes FoundationThe Cardi B FoundationKerry Washington’s KW Foundation Ryan Reynolds’ Group Effort InitiativeMadonna's Raising MalawiRosario Dawson's Rio Dawn FoundationLilly Singh's Unicorn Island FundLily Collins Empowerment FundHailey Bieber's Rhode Futures FoundationAccelerate Impact FundLoved01 FundTobey Maguire Innovation FundCoop's Advice FundGrounded FundAndrew Thomas FoundationFair Chances Employment FundInherit the Music FundChris Powell's Move One MillionInternet Brands & WebMD FundThe Russo Brothers' AGBO FoundationA Day of Unreasonable ConversationCulture Leaders Lab#YouAreEssential....and others.www.socialimpactfund.orgTWITTER: @SocialImpctFnd Show less

  • Executive Director

    Mar 2022 - now

  • Managing Director

    Sept 2020 - Mar 2022

  • Managing Director

    Jan 2014 - Sept 2020