
Program Manager at Grassroots.org
Greater New York City Area

Program Manager at Grassroots.org
Greater New York City Area
Upcoming nonprofit executive focused on using technology to promote innovative ways to effect change in the world. Particularly interested in making technology & tools accessible to grassroots organizations and inspired individuals. Always interested in news about new projects and programs, as well as opportunities for collaboration.
Technology, Online Tools, Web 2.0, Volunteer Management, Program Management, Event Management, Marketing, Presentations, Workshops, Nonprofit Technology
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
January 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)
-Manage all online programs at Grassroots.org
-Manage relationships with our international network of volunteers and nonprofit organizations
-Provide client tech support
-Draft content for marketing and communications materials, including website, electronic newsletter and printed collateral
-Update and maintain member, volunteer and donor databases
-Build and maintain partnerships with for- and non-profit partners and community groups
-Assist executive staff in design and implementation of strategic outreach initiatives and new programs
-Lead or participate in special projects as needed
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)
October 2007 — December 2007 (3 months)
• Events setup and administration.
• Created advanced and subsequent deliverables.
• Volunteer management.
• Updated donor and prospect pipelines.
• Executed donor acknowledgment processes.
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Financial Services industry)
November 2006 — October 2007 (1 year)
-Loan Monitoring
-Financial Analysis
-Client Outreach
-Office Management
(Political Organization industry)
August 2006 — November 2006 (4 months)
-Fundraising
-Public Relations
-Event Management
2002 — 2007
Sura is a recent graduate of the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She was born and raised in a suburb of L.A. and is now living in Brooklyn, New York. During her years of higher education she had a couple internships including one for a non-profit finance company and a few others in campaigning. Since all of that ended, life has taken her to New York. She started as the Outreach Coordinator for Grassroots.org and is now excited to be Program Manager. When not on the job Sura enjoys a good existential author, French film, or night on the town...not to mention an excellent bike ride or walk through the park. She is still learning what snow is really all about.
Greenpeace, Amnesty International, NTEN, MoveOn.org
2008 United Way Junior Fellow