Jonathan Phillips

About Jonathan Phillips

Building relationships with all members of a diverse community has led to both environmental and better lives for the Elizabeth and Union County community. I\'ve been fortunate to gain experience for this work through career paths as diverse as retail, corporate wholesale, and work in our non profit. Attracting funders, telling stories and rising to meet challenges have prepared me for a wide berth of opportunities.

Experience

1. Executive Director

   Groundwork Elizabeth

   Jan 2003 — Present · US

   Groundwork Elizabeth is a locally based 501c3 non-profit, part of a National Network of environmental non-profits, situated in the USA since 1996. We work to build sustainable, healthy, and more equitable communities. Imported from England by National Park Service, Groundwork Elizabeth works primarily in Elizabeth, N.J, but also reaches out into parts of Union County, N.J.

Education

• Muhlenberg College

  BA

  1971 — 1975

Skills

• Fundraising
• Community Engagement
• Sustainable Development
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Program Management
• Board Development
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Environmental Awareness
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Proposal Writing
• Organizational Development
• Public Policy
• Event Management
• Non-Profit Administration
• Nonprofits
• Research
• Grants
• Leadership Development
• Social Services
• Non-Profits
• Economic Development
• Strategic Planning
• Youth Development
• Teaching
• Event Planning
• Marketing
• Environmental Policy
• Volunteer Management
• Policy Analysis
• Program Development
• Grant Writing
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Environmental Education
• Sustainability
• Public Speaking