Abby Graf Subak

Experience

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  Fund For Public Interest Research

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1999

  - Recruited and trained 100+ canvass directors each year. - Coordinated and managed recruitment efforts of 100 staff across the country.- Worked in leadership positions on issue-based advocacy campaigns across the country, including environmental issues, consumer protection, and campaign finance reform. - Managed staff and operations of campaign office.- Responsible for meeting political and fundraising goals.- Generated press coverage around important issues.- Worked in coalition with non-profit and community organizations. - Acted as spokesperson for various advocacy organizations including CALPIRG, Sierra Club, Human Rights Campaign (HRC), and other grassroots organizations.

  • National Recruitment Director

    Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

  • Canvass Director

    Jan 1994 - Jan 1996
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  Public Conversations Project

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2003

  Program Coordinator, then Grants Writer

  - Managed workflow, organization, staff, and logistics for convening constructive conversations around contentious public issues (ie. abortion, homosexuality, religion). Some large public gatherings of 300+ attendees. Some small, intimate gatherings of 5-20.- Coordinated and led staff meetings.- Managed logistics and registration for trainings and workshops.- Wrote program grants. Developed program ideas in collaboration with Senior Leadership Team.

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  The eOrganization

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Partner

  - Defined and maintained the vision and strategic direction of the organization. - Managed staff and workflow of 5-person team of consultants to non-profit organizations. - Developed and wrote strategic plans for clients. - Organizations included Children’s Hospital of Boston, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and Working Families Party.

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  Puppet Showplace Theatre

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Executive Director & Board Member

  - Led the turnaround of this 30-year-old non-profit storefront theater from brink of collapse into financial security.- Oversaw programming and schedule of 100-seat theater with approximately 500 shows and events each year. - Re-built relationships with individual funders and foundations. - Developed engaged Board of Directors.- Led strategic planning process. - Managed staff of 4.- Fundraised and managed $350,000 budget.

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  M+R Strategic Services

  Oct 2006 - Sept 2007

  Director of Operations, eCampaigns

  - Created and implemented internal systems to coordinate and measure the work, including workflow and internal collaborations and assignments, staff effectiveness, efficiency, and work satisfaction, staff evaluations, training, and development.- Recruited, interviewed, hired, welcomed, and trained new staff. - Organized multi-day staff retreats and programming.- One of three managing directors overseeing a 20-person team of consultants to non-profit online advocacy campaigns.- As the first person in this newly-created position, developed the job and role and potential. Show less

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  Abby Graf Subak Consulting

  Jan 2007 - Oct 2012

  Consultant

  Working with various social impact nonprofits to plan strategically, recruit and train top staff, develop and implement fundraising campaigns, and launch programs.

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  Arts Gowanus

  Oct 2012 - Dec 2017

  Executive Director

  Abby is responsible for transforming Arts Gowanus from a a one-event, 3-volunteer, $5,000 operation into a major presence for artists and the community in Gowanus and beyond with year-round programming, 25+ volunteer team, and $100,000 budget.Responsible for all aspects of the organization:- Organizational vision and identity: Organized community input process to re-envision (and re-name) the organization and its mission.- Fundraising: Increased budget from $5,000 to $100,000 in 3 years.- Programming: Gowanus Open Studios, Arts Gowanus’ annual flagship event: Elevated the impact and visibility of this event city- and region-wide. Increased number of participating artists from 100 to 350, and attendance from 1,000 to 5,000+.- Year-Round Programming: Created all-new programming to create an ongoing presence and point of connection for artists and community.- Public Art: Worked in collaboration with city organizations to produce 10 different public art projects.- Organizational Spokesperson in Press and other Public Forums- Staff Management / Volunteer Management- Collaborations with elected officials, arts and community organizations, and businesses and corporations Show less

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  Wild Earth

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2018

  Board Member
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  92nd Street Y

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Consultant

  Developed vision and distributive organizing materials for Women inPower, a women leadership initiative with 92Y’s Belfer Center for Social Innovation.Managed the #MyGivingStory 2017 campaign to encourage conversations about generosity in conjunction with #GivingTuesday.

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  GivingTuesday

  Sept 2017 - Dec 2017

  Consultant

  Spearheaded the #MyGivingStory campaign, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, to spotlight the impact of small donors who give time, money, and/or goods. Redesigned the implementation and incentives in the program, developed a new website and submissions system, built an active and engaged community, and hit record levels of participants (a record that still stands today).

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  Idealist

  Jan 2018 - Oct 2019

  Director of Organizing

  Idealist.org works to support people around the globe to connect with others and have a positive impact on their communities. As Director of Organizing, Abby oversaw the launch of the Idealist Days initiative to help idealists imagine a better world, connect with other idealists, and act on positive ideas and intentions.

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  Omega Institute for Holistic Studies

  Jan 2020 - Oct 2020

  Director, Omega Women's Leadership Center

  The Omega Women's Leadership Center offers an integrated approach to personal growth, leadership development, and social change. Whether you are a seasoned leader or beginning your leadership voyage, our programs are designed for all who identify as women to strengthen their leadership so that we can help create a world that works—for everybody. Join us to learn, explore, make friends, build alliances, and develop your leadership skills as part of a community dedicated to advancing a global culture of equality and care. Show less

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  The Nonprofit Alliance

  Oct 2020 - now

  TNPA works towards a thriving nonprofit sector that has the resources and influence to meaningfully change the world. Our work is to be the authoritative voice of nonprofits to promote, protect, and strengthen the sector in the best interests of donors and beneficiaries.

  • Vice President, Programs and Community Engagement

    Nov 2021 - now

  • Director of Programs and Communication

    Oct 2020 - Nov 2021
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  Chief

  Aug 2022 - now

  Member