Douglas Root
Vice President of Communications and External Affairs, The Pittsburgh Foundation
- Role
- Vice President, Communications and External Affairs at The Pittsburgh Foundation
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Douglas Root
A career marked by effective leadership in the use of strategic communication to make people and organizations better at what they do. Known for a creative sensibility, especially in the development of compelling storytelling and sharp messaging that can be adapted across a range of platforms. A management reputation for getting work done on time and on budget. A leadership reputation for guiding by example, showing passion for the work and respecting others\' ideas. A record of strength and agility managing crisis communications. A history of developing productive relationships with key stakeholders.
Experience
Vice President, Communications and External Affairs
Sep 2014 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US
Responsible for all internal and external communications, marketing and branding of initiatives and key grantee programs at $1 billion community foundation.Leader of a three-member team supporting sections of the Foundation in external work. The team also develops proactive communications strategies to meet the Foundation\'s goals in public initiatives. Advise president, board and section vice presidents on media, public policy and political issues. Support president and board members for speechwriting, OpEd columns, essays and presentations.Develop communications strategies for regional initiatives, serve as primary contact for media and as chief spokesperson for the Foundation.Oversee production of all foundation publications, including an annual report to the community and a quarterly news publication.
Education
The Pennsylvania State University, State College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
1974 — 1978
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