Bil Browning

Current

• Publisher at The Bilerico Project
• Managing Partner at Bilerico Media LLC

Past

• Campaign Manager at Keller for Council Committee (Sole Proprietorship)
• Managing Editor at The Bilerico Project
• Special Communications Coordinator at Lambda Consulting

• Operations Manager at Staff Management

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Education

• University of Evansville

Recommended

17 people have recommended Bil

Connections

275 connections

Industry

Internet

Websites

• My Blog

Bil Browning’s Summary

I have experience in leading communications strategies for both non-profit organizations and businesses. I have developed several award-winning blog sites as well as designed and maintained professional marketing, communications and organizational management plans.

Bil Browning’s Specialties:

branding and identity, organizational management, communications, fundraising, management, public relations, content management, Movable Type, HTML, political organizing, social networking strategies,

Bil Browning’s Experience

• Publisher

  The Bilerico Project

  (Partnership; 11-50 employees; Writing and Editing industry)

  August 2007 — Present (2 years 4 months)

  Managing partner for America's largest LGBT group blog. Responsible for advertising, promotions, content planning and team management as well as providing daily content.

• Managing Partner

  Bilerico Media LLC

  (Internet industry)

  August 2007 — Present (2 years 4 months)

  Own and operate a consulting firm dedicated to assisting not-for-profits and political campaigns improve their online presence. Specialties include social networking, PR campaigns, fundraising, and website creation.

• Campaign Manager

  Keller for Council Committee (Sole Proprietorship)

  (Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Political Organization industry)

  August 2007 — November 2007 (4 months)

  Campaign manager for Indianapolis City-County Council race
  Developed multiple campaign strategies and communications
  Progressive candidate

• Managing Editor

  The Bilerico Project

  (Partnership; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)

  October 1998 — August 2007 (8 years 11 months)

  Managing Editor and co-owner of The Bilerico Project - the award winning LGBTQ group blog and website.
  Responsible for contributor recruitment and development
  Provided quality written communication about LGBT issues in Indiana
  Under my leadership we were rated Indiana's Most Politically Influential blog.

• Special Communications Coordinator

  Lambda Consulting

  (Partnership; 1-10 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

  August 2005 — March 2007 (1 year 8 months)

  Supported lobbying team in all aspects of their work with statewide civil rights non-profit organization
  Enhanced organizational outreach through community meetings and contacts
  Maintained records in a world class donation management system (GetActive)
  Wrote standard and electronic communications copy
  Organized and planned fundraisers
  Provided clerical support

• Operations Manager

  Staff Management

  (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

  July 2003 — August 2004 (1 year 2 months)

  Managed a diverse manufacturing workforce of over 2000 for a major computer company
  Expanded written and verbal client relations skills
  Maintained a quality staff in a high turnover environment
  Wrote reports for billing and internal staff considerations
  Directly responsible for a staff consisting of floor supervisors and assistants, general office staff, payroll department, and recruiting department

Bil Browning’s Education

• University of Evansville

  1991 — 1992

Additional Information

Bil Browning’s Websites:

• My Blog

Bil Browning’s Interests:

LGBT community, gay rights, politics, blogging, internet consulting, transgender, gay, lesbian, queer, bisexual, campaign consulting

Bil Browning’s Groups:

The Bilerico Project, Columbus Gay/Straight Alliance, LGBT activism, Indiana Equality, Indiana Fairness Network, American Values Alliance,, Northminster Presbyterian Church, Indiana Progressives, Indiana politics

•    LGBT Professional Network - Global

Bil Browning’s Honors:

2007: Advocate magazine - Top Ten Blogs of 2007
2007: BlogNet News - Most Politically Influential Indiana Blog
2007: Verve Blog Awards Best New Blog nominee
2007: Verve Blog Awards Best Political Blog nominee
2007: BlogAwards Best LGBT Blog - 2nd place
2006: BlogNet News - Most Politically Influential Indiana Blog
2006: Stonewall Democrats Chuck Avery Award for Outstanding Organizational Leadership

Bil Browning’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• consulting offers
• new ventures
• expertise requests
• business deals
• reference requests
• getting back in touch