Dan Ruth

Experience

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  Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church

  Aug 2001 - Aug 2003

  Youth Director
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  Christ Lutheran Church on Capitol Hill

  Sept 2006 - Aug 2007

  Intern Pastor
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  Luther Seminary

  Jan 2009 - Jun 2010

  Teaching & Learning Technologist

  Helped faculty develop skills and experience in learning design. Focused on backwards design for learning, online engagement, web design best practices and evaluation.

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  Lutheran World Relief

  Jun 2010 - Jun 2017

  I am responsible for strategizing, planning and overseeing the execution of LWR’s interactive (social media, web, & digital video) marketing and communications. These holistically support identification, engagement, stewardship and renewal of LWR donors: individuals, congregations, church bodies, foundations, governments, and corporations. These also promote Lutheran World Relief’s brand, and develop a substantive, responsive presence online. • LWR’s social media presence engages key audiences and promotes LWR. Social employees build relationships with current and potential donors, peers, and key influencers; help build LWR’s brand; and contribute to the knowledge base of their respective fields.• LWR’s web strategy ensures that users can find quality content that demonstrates WHY and HOW people can get involved with LWR; the information architecture and design makes it easy for people to find the information they need; and usability and functionality makes it easy and appealing to get involved with LWR.• LWR’s digital video strategy creates high-quality videos that inform, inspire and engage both internal (staff) and external (donors, potential donors, peers and partners) audiences about a variety of topics.I am also responsible for providing leadership to the External Relations department for measurement and accountability, helping lead quality analysis of the department’s work. Show less

  • Associate Director, Interactive Marketing

    Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Senior Manager, Interactive Marketing

    Aug 2014 - Sept 2016

  • Interactive Marketing Manager

    Jan 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Social Media Manager

    Jun 2010 - Jan 2013
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  Spirit of Christ Lutheran Church

  Jan 2011 - Aug 2011

  Pastor of Urban Ministry

  Called by Spirit of Christ Lutheran to explore new models of ministry. I started a weekly community gathering in my apartment that included people of varying backgrounds who could gather together and discuss "big" questions about life together, humanity and divinity. Lutherans, Catholics, Athiests, agnostics, and label-less were able to come together in a safe space and find common cause in community.

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  Transfiguration Lutheran Church

  Oct 2012 - Jul 2013

  Coverage Pastor
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  Girls on the Run Twin Cities

  Mar 2014 - Jul 2015

  Board of Directors - Marketing Chair
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  Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry

  Aug 2017 - now

  Executive Director