Carmen Chan

Director of Philanthropy @Just A Start

Cambridge, MA, US

Led the first capital campaign for the organization, twice increased and exceeded fundraising goal by 86% from $3 million to $5.6 million. The campaign enabled the creation of the Economic Mobility Hub at Rindge Commons. The sq. ft, 6-story building near the Alewife MBTA includes Just A Start’s headquarters, adult and youth job training, financial empowerment, and homeless prevention programs, in addition to a universal preschool for 68 children and 24 affordable apartments.• Created and motivated fundraising committee and capital campaign cabinet to achieve results• Member of the leadership team, managed a team of four including fundraising and communication staff and various professional consultants • Overhauled organization brand, messaging, new website and communication collateral• Actively involved with diversity, equity and inclusion efforts• Played key role in developing a five-year strategic plan

Boston University

Certificate, Institute for Nonprofit Managementand Leadership

Suffolk University

Bachelor of Science - BS, Journalism