Karen Lee

About Karen Lee

Oversee portfolio of programs to deliver $10M + in grant impact to National Parks & …

Experience

1. Senior Director, Grants, Programs & Partnerships

   National Park Foundation

   Mar 2016 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Administer and grow a portfolio of grants connecting people to parks for learning, recreation, stewardship and research. Liaise with foundations, corporations, private individuals, Executive Boards, and Advisory Committees to generate philanthropic support for national parks. Cultivate robust relationships, especially among Federal and non-profit and community partners to increase their capacity to support national parks.Demonstrated success developing & funding innovative activities to advance science & humanities research in parks, leading to greater public engagement. Plan and deliver special projects targeting national and local impact including Mellon Humanities, Open Outdoors for Kids, Women in Parks and Science Fellowships programs. Conduct landscape analysis, prioritize and expand the footprint for philanthropic and programmatic impact. Provide donor briefings and reporting in person & in writing. Work with Board and Committee Chairs to ensure alignment of vision and deliver strategic plans. Direct budget processes & assure fiscal responsibility and accountability. Inspire and mentor teams to thrive by tapping into curiosity; create networks of financial, community and research support with, and for, parks & partners.

Education

• Marist College

  Bachelor's degree

• The George Washington University

  Master's degree

Skills

• Nonprofits
• Art
• Museum Collections
• Museums
• Science
• Editing
• Contemporary Art
• Research
• Museum Education
• Art History
• History
• Digitization
• Public Speaking
• Curating
• Grant Writing
• Program Development