Terry Witherell

About Terry Witherell

Experienced leader in mission-driven organizations, including higher education…

Experience

1. Executive Director

   First Literacy

   Jul 2019 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Reporting to, and with the assistance of, the Board of Directors, the Executive Director has overall strategic and operational responsibility for First Literacy, comprising its staff, programs, finance, fundraising, expansion, communications, and execution of its mission.Responsible for all programmatic, personnel, financial, operational, administrative, fundraising, marketing, and compliance aspects of the daily organizational management of First Literacy.Liaise with local organizations and coordinate the monetary and non-monetary contributions of diverse groups including the Board, Community Advisory Council, donors, staff, volunteers, and community groupsBuild and develop strategic and mutually beneficial partnerships between First Literacy and the Adult Basic Education providers that First Literacy supports through its programsImplement the Board’s Strategic Plan while ensuring First Literacy’s viability and fiscal accountabilityImplement effective processes to track program progress and outcomes, and regularly evaluate program components to measure outcomes that can be effectively communicated to the Board, funders, and other constituentsOversee all aspects of First Literacy’s fundraising efforts including special events, grant-writing, major donor cultivation, and individual solicitation effortsProvide leadership in developing, executing, and monitoring fundraising plansDeepen and refine all aspects of communications and marketingEnsure appropriate representation, as a spokesperson, of First Literacy’s goals and objectives to community and corporate groups and other stakeholdersIdentify and develop new partnerships with business and community leaders with the goal of creating new fundraising opportunitiesDevelop and manage an external marketing plan to foster and spread First Literacy’s message, outreach, and donor expansion

Education

• Boston College

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

  1982 — 1986

• Boston College

  Master's degree

  2010 — 2016

• Boston College

  Master of Arts - MA

  1990 — 1993

Skills

• Student Affairs
• Program Development
• Workshop Facilitation
• Retreats
• Community Outreach
• Fundraising
• Event Planning
• Career Counseling
• Youth Development
• Volunteer Management
• Staff Development
• Program Evaluation
• Youth Ministry
• Nonprofits
• Grants
• Media Relations
• Social Media
• Strategy
• Higher Education
• Alumni Relations