Elise Barrett

Elise Barrett

Associate Pastor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Philanthropic and nonprofit consultant

  • Education

    • Indiana University Indianapolis

      2020 - 2024
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD American/United States Studies/Civilization

      PhD Candidate in American Studies with a declared minor in Philanthropic Studies

    • Duke Divinity School

      2000 - 2004
      Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Summa Cum Laude
    • Hanover College

      1996 - 2000
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Economics
  • Experience

    • Central United Methodist Church

      Jun 2004 - Jun 2007
      Associate Pastor

      I was privileged to start parish ministry in this beautiful, supportive congregation full of growing disciples, located in downtown Florence, SC.

    • Indiana Philanthropy Alliance

      Apr 2015 - Jan 2016
      Communications and Education Manager

      My return to Indiana gave me a stellar orientation to the philanthropic sector: I was grateful for the experience of supporting communications and education at this membership organization that exists to connect, support, and champion its members in their work to transform Indiana through effective philanthropy.

    • Center For Congregations

      Jan 2016 - now
      Consultant

      Director, Coordination Program, Lilly Endowment Inc.'s National Initiative to Address Economic Challenges Facing Pastoral Leaders (www.ecfpl.org). Supporting grantees who are tackling the economic challenges facing their pastoral leaders with coaching, resourcing, networking, and strategic consulting.

    • Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

      Dec 2023 - now
      Learning Consultant

      Supporting cross-initiative learning for more than 200 grantees in Lilly Endowment Inc.'s Thriving Congregations initiative; training staff, reviewing and updating data collection processes, facilitating focusgroups with constituents and making recommendations to update learning and evaluation practices.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Nonprofit Executive Leadership

      Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
      Jul 2019
    • Learning Airtable

      LinkedIn
      Nov 2023
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