Eddie Sherman

About Eddie Sherman

At Against the Current Consulting, the focus is on empowering Indigenous and people of…

Experience

1. Principal

   Against The Current Consulting

   Jan 2013 — Present · Bainbridge Island, WA, US

   Against the Current Consulting is a Native American owned public affairs firm founded upon the Indigenous principles and values of relationships, reciprocity, responsibility, redistribution, and respect. Against the Current Consulting believes in building power, capacity, and influence for indigenous, black, and people of color communities.As a Native consulting firm, Against the Current Consulting has a stake in the future of Indian Country. Our services focus on supporting the growth of clients that have a vested interest in improving the quality of life in Native communities wherever they exist.CAPABILITIES:Strategic Planning + Facilitation + Process Strategy + Fund Development + Marketing + Social Media + Brand Identity + Project Management + Cultural Competency + Campaign Strategy + Board Development + Communications + Leadership Development + Business Development + Tribal Relationship Development + Philanthropic Guidance + Event Development & Management + Sponsorship Development & Management + Community Engagement + Website DesignTARGET CLIENTS:Nonprofit Organizations + Government Entities + American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes and Villages + Native and non-native businesses + Philanthropic InstitutionsCURRENT + PAST CLIENTS:Chief Seattle Club + National Urban Indian Family Coalition + Coalition of Communities of Color + Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians + Tribal Solutions Medical + Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde+ Latino Network + Portland Community College Foundation + Social Venture Partners Portland + Confederated Tribes of the Warms Springs Reservation - Forestry Department + Oregon Native American Chamber + Kalispell Tribe of Indians + Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Oregon + Native Arts & Cultures Foundation

Education

• Colorado College

  B.A.

  1997 — 2002

Skills

• Philanthropy
• Policy Analysis
• Board Development
• Politics
• Public Speaking
• Blogging
• Research
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Sponsorship
• Event Management
• Capacity Building
• Non-Profit Administration
• Fundraising
• Strategic Communications
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Long Range Planning
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Non-Profits
• Economic Development
• Newsletters
• Staff Development
• Marketing Communications
• Event Planning
• Training
• Volunteer Management
• Tribal Fundraising
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Program Management
• Sponsorship Development
• Policy
• Program Development
• Strategy
• Grants
• Entrepreneurship