Dannielle Thomas

About Dannielle Thomas

A non-profit professional, community advocate, and program manager that seeks to support leaders and organizations exceed their goals toward more just and equitable practices and partnerships. Skill Highlights: Relationship-building, Development and Fundraising, Cultural Competency, Diversity and Inclusion Practices, Fundraising Database Management, Grant Development, At-risk Youth empowerment and Education, Grassroots Organizing, Coalition and Convening Experience Media Advocacy, Mass Communication and Film Expertise

Experience

1. Chief Operations Officer

   Social Insights Research, Llc

   Sep 2021 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Thought partner with the Chief Executive Officer on all business, financial, and human resource priorities and processes, increasing staff growth by 200% and supporting 7 staff members in professional growth and satisfaction. • Leads strategic development and implementation across the firm for all client projects, personnel, and financial functions• Curating and leading special projects in new areas such as knowledge management, skill exchange, and public engagement for the organization, engaging all levels of the firm, enhancing client satisfaction, and increasing client and staff retention. • Manages all aspects of business development, including client engagement, contract development, and project proposals for national foundations, grassroots organizations, and nonprofits - leading to a 150% increase in revenue generation• Developing and launching new internal operations, processes, and policies for project management, employee hiring and onboarding, and client management• Refining and streamlining the company strategy and the execution of the company vision, while representing the organization and the CEO with prospective clients, Boards, and public events and functions

Education

• Mercer University

  Bachelor of Arts, English / Media Communication

  2002 — 2006

• The New School for Public Engagement

  MA, Media Studies and Media Management

  2012 — 2015

Skills

• Non-Profits
• Community Organizing
• Program Development
• International Relations
• Strategic Communications
• Microsoft Office
• Youth Development
• Social Networking
• Nonprofits
• Office Administration
• Volunteer Management
• Newsletters
• Customer Service
• Public Speaking
• Blackbaud
• Event Planning
• Editing
• International Communication
• Social Media Marketing
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Media
• Press Releases
• Salesforce.com
• Public Relations
• Blogging
• Research
• Media Relations
• Fundraising
• Cultural Competency
• Marketing
• Leadership Development
• Intercultural Communication
• Proposal Writing
• Etapestry
• Workshop Facilitation
• Event Management