Maureen Ferguson Lewis

About Maureen Ferguson Lewis

Leader with a passion for cause marketing, event management, e-commerce, fundraising, grant writing, sponsorship management and process innovation. Works easily in both start-up and corporate environments. Successfully guides direct team while collaborating with cross functional groups to achieve the company mission and exceed financial goals. If you want to increase your organization\'s visibility and/or revenue generated, I can get you to your goal. Recognized as 2017 Hermosa Beach Woman of the Year for the ability to motivate, effectively network, communicate and build relationships across all levels, teams and functions for local non-profit organizations. Named 2020 Wilma Woman to Watch in the Art sector for starting a non-profit organization that fundraises and supports Public Art in Carolina Beach. Since 2020, my organization has raised over $175K and commissioned 16 North Carolina Artists to install murals in Carolina Beach.

Experience

1. Founder President

   Carolina Beach Mural Project

   Feb 2020 — Present · Carolina Beach, NC

   Organized a group of 11 volunteers to begin a public art project in Carolina Beach. I work with landlords to negotiate walls for mural installation. I work with North Carolina artists, negotiating commissions and working with them to deliver concepts that celebrate Carolina Beach\'s culture and history. I plan and execute fundraising events that help fund our non-profit. I manage our donor base and work hard to continue to grow our valuable sponsors. I write all the grants and to date, we have installed 16 murals and raised over $150K that supports our mission. I lead the social media for our organization and run the website.

Education

• Cape Fear Community College

  Accreditation, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

  2018 — 2018

• Cape Fear Community College

  Grant Writing

• Baylor University

  Bachelor of Arts, English and German