Melanie Shakarian
Philanthropy Consultant | Law Firm & Legal Department Advisor | Nonprofit Strategist | Library Advocate | once/always a Legal Aid attorney
- Role
- President and CEO at Just Action Advisors, Llc
- Location
- Cleveland, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Melanie Shakarian
I am a business owner and experienced nonprofit executive: a servant leader and attorney…
Experience
President and CEO
Jan 2025 — Present
Provide fractional executive services focused on executive C-suite roles, with specialty in advancement, external affairs, law, government relations, marketing/communications.Create capacity building strategies for nonprofits related to public relations, fundraising, and government relations.Provide guidance on justice-focused projects for nonprofits, foundations, and individuals.Coach and train attorneys and support law firms, focused on business development, pro bono, and community service.Connector - helping people to relationship map and build a network to promote social good.
Education
John Carroll University
BA, History, Economics, American Politics
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
JD, Law
2003
Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University
CNM, Nonprofit Management
2003
Skills
- Volunteer Management
- Fundraising
- Event Planning
- Public Policy
- Research
- Westlaw
- Event Management
- Politics
- Immigration Law
- Grants
- Public Speaking
- Legal Writing
- Litigation
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Social Media
- Nonprofits
- Non-Profits
- Grant Writing
- Community Outreach
- Policy Analysis
- Mediation
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