Cara Blanchette

Experience

1. Director of Communications & Advancement

   Mission Grammar School

   Jul 2022 — Present

   Plan and produce four high-impact events annually - from concept to execution - engaging over constituents, growing visibility and community connection. •Serve as primary liaison between organization and network of 20 vendors, community partners and foundations. Proactively manage and fulfill all partner requests leading to a 100% retention rate.•Develop and execute comprehensive communications strategy, increasing audience engagement by 15% across channels, including social media, email, and print. Oversee all content creation — writing, editing, graphic design, photography — to ensure cohesive brand messaging.•Collaborate cross functionally with internal program, facilities, finance, and operations leads to drive alignment and achieve 100% of project goals.•Partner with school president providing executive and strategic support to drive $30M capital campaign, annual fund, and grant agreements.

Education

• University of Notre Dame

  Master of Arts (M.A.)

• Columbia University in the City of New York

  Columbia Business School of Executive Education

• Boston College

  Roche Center, Emmaus Certificate Program

• College of the Holy Cross

  BA