Tara Lightner Robbins
Executive Director at American Council of Engineering Companies of NC
- Role
- Executive Director at Midtown Raleigh Alliance
- Location
- Raleigh, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tara Lightner Robbins
With over 24 years of experience in leading organizational operations, policy, and…
Experience
Executive Director
Jan 2013 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US
In this position, I take charge of overseeing all organizational operations. I advocate for the concerns of Midtown Raleigh\'s stakeholders, ensuring their voices are heard and their issues are proactively addressed. I develop and maintain strategic partnerships, utilizing networking opportunities to enhance the community\'s well-being. Additionally, I coordinate various charitable activities to contribute positively to the welfare of the community.Selected Achievements:• Championed mission of Midtown Raleigh Alliance, a 501(c)(6) tax-exempt non-profit advocacy organization, to amplify the interests of residents, businesses, and institutions within the bustling business district.• Revived Alliance in 2013 to bolster economic development and advocate for pressing needs of community.• Led successful initiatives leading to the adoption of a groundbreaking $43M road project, bringing about transformative changes and significant improvements.• Developed a comprehensive framework and identified influential speakers for a thoughtfully curated professional development program tailored specifically for young executives, empowering them with valuable insights and skills.• Launched a highly successful flagship corporate social event three years ago, which has now become a distinguished brand, generating an annual revenue of $30k.• Outperformed all leadership priorities and met overall organizational milestones.
Education
University of Chicago
Certificate Degree, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science and Government
The University of Chicago Graham School
Certificate Degree in Non-Profit Management, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Skills
- Political Consulting
- Strategic Communications
- Legislative Relations
- Coalitions
- Public Affairs
- Government
- Nonprofits
- Appropriations
- Public Policy
- Politics
- Political Campaigns
- Economic Development
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Grassroots Organizing
- Legislative Research
- Legislative Affairs
- Policy Analysis
- Non-Profit Administration
- Governmental Affairs
- Program Development
- State Government
- Fundraising
- Policy
- Grassroots
- Legislation
- Political Communication
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