About Adam
Adam Eisendrath has a passion for community work and eye for the big picture. He is a San Francisco native with a nonprofit development and marketing background, focusing on the use of technology as a way for organizations to improve their sustainability and effectiveness. His Master's research explored membership acquisition strategies in Bay Area Reform synagogues, with a focus on Interfaith and LGBT constituencies. Adam is also fluent in French and has experience working in multilingual and international environments.
His positive attitude, team-player approach, combined with a down-to-earth personality, makes him accessible to everyone. A graduate of University of Wisconsin- Madison, Adam received his Masters in Nonprofit Administration from the University of San Francisco. He serves on the Board of San Francisco Hillel, and helped draft their 2009-2014 Strategic Plan. He is also an active member of the Development Executives Roundtable, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Non Profits & Personal Time
Adam has helped nonprofit organizations redesign their websites and web presence, using SEO, Web 2.0 strategies, and web analytics, in addition to working with webmasters to create multi-layered integrated calendars and membership databases. He has experience with community organizations as well as working with grassroots campaigns.
When not working, Adam enjoys volunteering with local nonprofits and meeting with professionals in the sector – keeping his finger on the pulse of relevant issues affecting today’s society and economic climate.
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Key Skills
- Interpersonal Communications
- Donor Relations
- Fundraising
- Marketing Strategies
- Membership Acquisition/Retention
- Program Management
- Advertising & Branding
Development Professional
Nonprofit professional with 8+ years' experience in developing community outreach programs, devising effective marketing strategies and budgets, and organizing large-scale fundraising events.
Experience
- Director of Programming and Membership
Congregation Kol Shofar, 2008 - Developed Marketing Outreach Strategies for Kol Shofar synagogue.
- Development and Research Manager
California Housing Consortium, 2007 - Generated major gifts in corporate sponsorships.
- Resource Development Associate
Nonprofit Housing Association of Northern CA, 2006-20007 - Generated $100K in grant revenue through effective grant management.
Education
- MA, Nonprofit Administration,
University of San Francisco, August 2007
Contact Me
To learn more about Adam, and how he can work with your organization to create more dynamic fundraising, communication, and outreach plans, please contact him by email, phone, at the information below. He will gladly meet with you at your convenience.
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