Kory Swanson

About Kory Swanson

As an accomplished nonprofit executive I am passionate about influencing public policy to improve quality of life in our communities. I have gained invaluable insight and experience with the John Locke Foundation, a leading nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank dedicated to human flourishing.I work with elected officials at all levels of local and state government, business and community leaders, and public policy professionals. I have expertise in leading a nonprofit’s total operation, fund development and investor relations. I am also known for creating a work environment where people grow and achieve success. Mission Stewardship: Led development and execution of five-year strategic plan to position the Foundation as the most influential and trusted source of information and analysis among legislators and business and community leaders. Education/Public Engagement: Designed and executed integrated print, radio, and digital media campaigns to provide stakeholders with meaningful information, data and opportunity for interaction. Nonprofit Operations: Enhanced operations, ethical guidelines and fiduciary requirements. COMPETENCIES THAT DRIVE ORGANIZATIONAL Nonprofit Business Planning | Fund Development | Nonprofit Vision | Mission Stewardship | Board Relations | Governance | Program Management | Policy Analysis | Financial Management | Marketing | Public Relations | Journalism | Public Speaking | Partnership Development | Public Engagement | External Affairs | Public Speaking | Issue Leadership |Media Relations | Public Policy | Brand Management | Staff Development To make a new professional contact or discuss how I can help your nonprofit organization succeed, contact me at - s••••••••@icloud.com

Experience

1. Adjunct Instructor in Philosophy

   Durham Technical Community College

   Jul 2020 — Present · Durham, NC, US

Education

• The University of Toledo College of Law

  J.D., Constitutional Law

  1990 — 1993

• Bowling Green State University

  M.A., Applied Philosophy

• Bowling Green State University

  M.A., Philosophy

• The University of Toledo College of Law

  J.D., Nonprofit Law/Constitutional Law

• Morningside University

  Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy

Skills

• Event Planning
• Moves Management
• Writing
• Blogging
• Government
• Special Events
• Public Policy
• Economics
• Data Analysis
• Policy Analysis
• Coalitions
• Fundraising
• Foreign Policy
• Public Relations
• Analysis
• Administration
• Event Management
• Crisis Communications
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Public Speaking
• Copy Editing