Sara Kilpatrick

About Sara Kilpatrick

As an accomplished Nonprofit Executive Leader with 15+ years of experience, I specialize…

Experience

1. Executive Director

   Ohio Pharmacists Association

   Feb 2011 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   As Executive Director of a nonprofit, I lead all facets of strategic, operational, andadvocacy work to champion the interests of higher education professionals across Ohio.I collaborate closely with the board of trustees to shape and execute mission-aligned initiatives, manage a lean and effective team, and represent the organization at high-profile statewide and national events. My leadership has advanced the organization’s impact, visibility, and long-term financial stability. Key Achievements, included: Grew memberships by 40% through strategic advocacy initiatives, targeted outreach campaigns, and member engagement programs. Optimized financial health by managing a annual budget, overseeing fund investments,enforcing expense controls, and diversifying revenue streams. Led member representation by advocating at legislative sessions, leading public relations efforts, and building coalition partnerships. Boosted stakeholder engagement by crafting persuasive legislative testimonies, dynamic newsletters, impactful op-eds, and high-traffic web and social media content. Advanced professional development by creating and delivering workshops focused on organizational growth, advocacy training, and effective government relations.