Susanne Brose

Experience

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  CMGI

  May 1998 - Dec 2000

  Senior Financial Analyst

  Served as a senior financial analyst and M&A manager during a period of extraordinary growth, helping execute the company's aggressive acquisition strategy. Her cross-functional role required steady collaboration with internal and external teams in marketing, business and management strategy, technology and systems development, investor and shareholder relations, and communications.

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  CECP

  Mar 2001 - Jul 2003

  Director

  Founded by Paul Newman, John Whitehead and Peter Malkin in 1999, the Committee has become a global network of Fortune 500 CEO’s advocating strategic corporate philanthropy. Worked closely with the founding team and Board of Directors, Susanne helped develop and implement a three-year business plan and strategy for the organization. As Director, she focused on membership recruitment and partnership programs. She also managed all aspects of communications and technology, including the New Century Philanthropy newsletter and Web site. During her tenure with the Committee, Susanne launched three signature programs: Excellence in Corporate Philanthropy Awards, John Whitehead MBA Fellowship Program, and Corporate Giving Standard (measurement and evaluation program). Show less

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  Changing Our World

  Sept 2003 - Aug 2006

  Senior Director

  Served as Senior Director for Changing Our World, Inc., a leading philanthropic services company based in New York City, providing customized solutions to a broad range of non-profit and corporate clients. Provided fundraising services to non-profit clients, primarily responsible for structuring corporate partnerships and integrated marketing programs. Also supported development of a Philanthropy Advisory Services practice, to serve high-net-worth individuals and families, and private family foundations. Also supported the firm’s office launch in Connecticut, growing business in lower Fairfield County. Show less

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  Make-A-Wish Foundation®UAE

  Oct 2006 - Sept 2008

  Director of Major Gifts

  Served as chapter’s first Director of Major Gifts. As a member of the senior staff, Susanne provided leadership, strategic direction, management and coordination for MAW-CT fundraising efforts. Susanne created and implemented fundraising strategies to increase the organization's support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other sources. Susanne played a key role in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major donors for annual and planned gifts. Susanne worked in close collaboration with the President/CEO, Board of Directors, staff and key volunteers to achieve fundraising goals for the organization. Show less

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  The Hume Group

  Jun 2011 - now

  Principal

  The Hume Group is private consultative and coaching resource for business entrepreneurs and leaders. Susanne advised on all phases of business growth – investment, start-up, turn-around, and exit strategy and planning. She focuses on making ideas happen for her clients. Susanne regularly served as business and philanthropic management advisor for private clients, and as “change-agent” – a role which requires careful discretion, balance, collaboration and diplomacy.

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  Fresh Kids

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2017

  Co-Founder & President

  Fresh Kids is an independent, purpose-driven food company re-imagining and re-creating snacks for kids. We believe in healthy kids. And we believe in food justice, and that all kids should have access to healthful and good foods. That's why we started in schools first. Fresh Kids is a clean label, non-GMO snack brand for kids. http://wearefreshkids.com/community/

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  Generation Fresh Foundation

  Sept 2014 - Aug 2017

  Founder & Board Member

  The Generation Fresh Foundation is dedicated to helping all kids live healthy lives. We believe kids can inspire each other to get excited about living healthier and active lifestyles. And America’s youth can lead and guide the way.We believe every child should have access to fresh and healthy foods. We support and partner with programs, organizations, and leaders who connect kids to real food and help them grow up healthy and happy.Generation Fresh is re-defining cool. Healthy is the new cool.http://generationfresh.org/ Show less

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  Pollen Brands

  Oct 2014 - Aug 2019

  Digital Marketing Director

  Pollen Brands communicates environmentally & socially responsible messages through branding and digital experiences and marketing.

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  Farm Fresh Festival for Kids

  Dec 2015 - Dec 2016

  Co-Founder & Producer

  The Farm Fresh Festival for Kids is a free community event to connect kids and families to a wholesome and magical farm experience in NYC. The theme of the Farm Fresh Festival for Kids is: EAT, LEARN, PLAY AT THE FARM!Directed the production team to bring together community, business, non-profit, and volunteer teams on Saturday, September 17th, 2016 to transform the Seaport District in Lower Manhattan into an interactive and experiential farm environment for kids and families. The Festival’s mission is to make healthy-living fun and accessible for all kids and families. The purpose of the Farm Fresh Festival for Kids is to teach children through play and activities, where food comes from, how food grows, and lessons of sustainability. A goal of the Festival is to raise awareness and funds for non-profit organizations working in NYC to fight childhood obesity, hunger and poor nutrition. The Festival community partner organizations include the City Growers, Edible Schoolyard NYC, The Fresh Air Fund, Green Bronx Machine, Harlem Grown.http://farmfreshfestival.org/ Show less

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  Social Venture Network

  Oct 2016 - Dec 2016

  Member & 2016 Innovation Entrepreneur

  SVN connects a growing community of innovative, social and environmentally minded business leaders and social entrepreneurs to help improve business, enhance leadership, and expand impact. SVN's Innovation Entrepreneurs program identifies and supports diverse, innovative, and high-impact leaders of for-profit enterprises and nonprofit organizations.

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  Fenomenal

  Sept 2019 - now

  Founder

  Fenomenal is a strategic branding, design and digital marketing company that partners with entrepreneurs, start-ups, innovation teams, and purpose-driven businesses. We help people wanting to change the world, make a difference through their brands and products. We specialize in brand clarity, packaging design, storytelling, and digital marketing. Everything you need to get your brand and products noticed and selling online and on shelf. We’re here to help you shine. Think of us as your personal creative marketing studio. Show less