Shenise Johnson Thomas

Chief of External Relations and Development & Cpl Foundation President @Cleveland Public Library

Cleveland, OH, US

Leadership-Develops the fundraising and external affairs agenda for library systemFundraising-Manages fundraising team responsible for individual/major gifts, corporate & foundation relations, earned income, and capital campaign planning and execution; manages processes for donor solicitation, recognition, and stewardshipExternal Affairs-Develops and manages comprehensive external affairs strategy for library system including but not limited to oversight of local, state, and federal elected official relationships; monitors library legislation/policies and assesses legislation/policy implications; advocates for library priorities resulting in financial and/or legislative/policy gains Strategic Planning-Leads Foundation strategic planning efforts, establishes clear benchmarks and annual objectives Finance/Budgeting-Develops and manages department and Foundation budgetsGovernance: Works with board, board committees, and volunteers to achieve organizational priorities

The University of Akron

B.A.

National American University, Roueche Graduate Center

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

John Carroll University

M.A.