Nicole Trimble

About Nicole Trimble

I\'m a visionary leader with over two decades of experience driving social impact innovation, championing organizational effectiveness, and crafting imaginative philanthropic strategies. My passion lies in amplifying social impact and optimizing organization effectiveness so people and communities have the opportunity to reach their full potential. My expertise lies in role employers play in economic mobility. Throughout my career, I\'ve been recognized for creating multi-million-dollar social change initiatives and inspiring approaches to corporate social impact. I\'m known for my ability to forge honest and collaborative relationships with stakeholders, diverse teams, and constituencies, and I pride myself on being a bridge-builder and entrepreneurial solution creator who fosters innovation, collaboration, and accountability.• Influential Thought Leadership: Recognized as an influential and innovative thought leader in the nonprofit, corporate social impact, and philanthropic sectors. I excel in managing community partnerships, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and driving thought leadership.• Visionary Leadership: A visionary and entrepreneurial leader with a passion for co-creating organizational visions and strategic plans, coupled with a nuanced understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.• Strategic Philanthropy: Demonstrated expertise in building sustainable philanthropic networks, influencing policy and practice, and inspiring mission-driven connectivity and culture. I\'m acknowledged for my contributions to financial growth, leadership development, and capacity building.• Workforce Development Expertise: As the Founding Managing Director of Talent Rewire at FSG Social Impact Advisors, I secured over $12 million in funding and partnered with Fortune 500 companies to enhance employment practices and opportunities for individuals facing systemic barriers.• Global Corporate Responsibility Leadership: As an ESG and Sustainability leader, I achieved a 25% reduction in the company\'s carbon footprint and directed donations equivalent to 1% of annual profits. This led to a significant increase in employee perceptions of corporate citizenship and awareness of corporate responsibility.Social Enterprise | Workforce | Shared Value | ESG | Sustainability | Economic Mobility | Instructional Design | Facilitation | Human Resources | Consulting | Systems Thinking | Design Thinking | Coaching | Community Affairs | Public Relations | Philanthropy

Experience

1. Founder and Principal

   Braided Rivers

   Jun 2021 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Established and lead an innovative consultancy, guiding and empowering companies, foundations, governments and non-profit organizations in unlocking their fullest potential through proactive facilitation, strategic planning, consultation and coaching. Facilitate the co-development of impact strategies, roadmaps, KPIs and dashboards at private companies, foundations, non-profits and regional workforce development agencies. Created, The Workplace Wellbeing Compass, a cutting-edge tool for employers to landscape their evidence-based wellbeing practices resulting in measurable business value through talent attraction, retention, and advancement. Support implementation of wellbeing practices emphasizing belonging, professional opportunity, economic mobility, and the just transition to a renewable economy. Initiated and facilitating a collaborative platform of nonprofit, private sector and government organization to receive a $3 million Department of Labor grant focused on improving workplace wellbeing and mental health in Seattle-King County. Develop customized coaching and team development programs empowering leaders and teams to achieve peak performance resulting in improved innovation, collaboration, productivity and culture.Example Clients: Pike Place Market Foundation, MOD Pizza, US Department of Justice, REDF, King County Workforce Development Council, Growing for Good (PCC, Neighborhood Farmers Markets, Harvest Against Hunger)

Education

• Harvard University

  M.Ed., Education Policy

  1996 — 1997

• Miami University

  BS, Business

  1989 — 1993

Skills

• Coaching
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Public Relations
• Leadership Development
• Ngos
• Curriculum Development
• Sustainability
• Strategic Communications
• Grants
• Program Evaluation
• Program Management
• Proposal Writing
• Fundraising
• Community Engagement
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Nonprofits
• Strategy
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Entrepreneurship
• International Development
• Research
• Budgets
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Training
• Volunteer Management
• Public Policy
• Strategic Planning
• Policy Analysis
• Program Development
• Management
• Facilitation
• Non-Profits
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Organizational Development
• Workshop Facilitation
• Philanthropy
• Knowledge Management