Aarika Riddle
Executive Director at Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream
Executive Director at Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream
Experienced leader with a demonstrated history of working in the nonprofit industry. Strong professional skilled in Nonprofit Management, Strategic Planning, Fund Development, Donor Stewardship, Event Management, Communication Strategy, and Volunteer Management.
Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream
https://www.linkedin.com/company/alwaysdream
San Francisco Bay Area
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Executive Director
Reading Partners
https://www.linkedin.com/company/reading-partners
Served as Executive Director of Reading Partners San Francisco Bay Area and supported regional executive leadership in Silicon Valley, Sacramento, and Seattle.
San Francisco Bay Area
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Senior Executive Director
Reading Partners
https://www.linkedin.com/company/reading-partners
Lead and managed the Reading Partners Silicon Valley team toward successful program implementation, volunteer engagement, and fundraising targets. Oversaw growth strategy and regional business operations. Strategized and lead all regional fundraising. Drove external relations to grow and scale region.
Silicon Valley
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Executive Director
Adolescent Counseling Services
https://www.linkedin.com/company/adolescent-counseling-services
Analyzed, researched, coordinated, and facilitated Adolescent Counseling Services' mission in the areas of fund development, donor stewardship, stakeholder relations, marketing, and communications. Restructured department and led an agency wide rebranding effort.
Palo Alto, CA
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Advancement and Marketing Director
Adolescent Counseling Services
https://www.linkedin.com/company/adolescent-counseling-services
Managed and oversaw all agency development and marketing staff and efforts. Created, implemented and evaluated annual Development and Marketing plan for the agency. Directed, managed and executed all agency events, including Spring Sounds, a 6-figure fundraising gala and auction. Served as Annual Campaign Director. Provided stewardship to all donors and stakeholders. Produced copy for marketing collateral and mail appeals. Edited and composed agency press releases and distribution plans, oversaw maintenance and updating of website e-newsletters, expanded use of Internet to market ACS and increased online giving.
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Development and Marketing Director
Adolescent Counseling Services
https://www.linkedin.com/company/adolescent-counseling-services
Maintained donor database, created and produced marketing collateral, helped execute fundraising events, wrote press releases, handled media relations, assisted in putting together Annual Report
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Development and Marketing Associate
WiLine Networks, Inc.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wiline-networks
Sales and consultation for business grade data and voice solutions.  Handled commercial, business accounts. Procured new customers and introduced the WiLine product to potential customers. Assisted at marketing lobby events.
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Commercial Account Executive
California Lutheran University
https://www.linkedin.com/company/california-lutheran-university
Organized and updated database for donations and donor files, receptionist duties.  Used Raiser’s Edge to perform constituent lookups and enter pledge batches.  Tracked inventory and processed all gifts and donations that came into the university
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Development Assistant
Evan White PR
Public relations support for web based clientele.  Wrote press releases and contacted magazines, newspapers, radio, and television stations across the United States to obtain coverage.  Clients included www.CupOJoeOnline.com, www.Hitch50.com, www.OneRedPaperClip.com, and www.ChooseMyName.com.
Public Relations Intern
BA
Communication Departmental Honors, Sociology Departmental Honors, Summa Cum Laude
Communication w/ Emphasis in Public Relations, Sociology
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California Lutheran University
https://www.linkedin.com/school/california-lutheran-university/
Grace Lutheran Church, Palo Alto
Chaired Grace Lutheran Church's first capital campaign in over a decade. Goal was to raise $1.65 Million to re-do parking lot, fix roof/steeple, and remodel the narthex. Coordinated and lead a team of eight; worked closely with capital campaign consultant and church leadership.
Capital Campaign Chair
Thrivent Financial
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrivent
Founding member of the Pacific Sierra region’s Thrivent Member Network Board
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Member, Pacific Sierra Thrivent Member Network Board
https://www.linkedin.com/in/siggi-reavis-6a500868
San Francisco, CA
Siggi Reavis
Senior Manager, Major Accounts at San Francisco Business Times
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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Doug Williams
Account Executive - 3M Traffic Safety Division
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alsmith58
Bowie, MD
Alvin (Al) Smith, CCE
Senior Vice President & Chief Experience Officer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregvonderlinden
United States
Greg von der Linden
Senior Executive Search Leader for HR Leaders at Frederickson Partners
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Los Angeles, CA
Joselyne Loaiza
Family Literacy Book Coach at Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream
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Santa Cruz, CA
Justin Morgan
Senior Manager, Training and Talent Development
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-andrew-duran
San Jose, CA
Robert Duran
Academic Help Center - English Second Language Tutor at Soka University of America
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Knoxville, TN
Jennifer Borkowski
Commercial Paralegal
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Appleton-Oshkosh-Neenah Area
Alex Kowalski
CEO/Owner at Performance Complete Metal Solutions
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Greater Seattle Area
Peter Lee
CEO & Senior Wealth Advisor at Inflection Wealth Management
https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippaul
Orange County, CA
Philip Paul
FinTech | Entrepreneur | Board Member | Advisor
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristopher-bonocore
West Palm Beach, FL
Kristopher Bonocore
President at Gladstone Wealth Partners - Helping More Advisors Take Care of More Clients
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-libengood-176a68103
Minneapolis, MN
Lance Libengood
CEO at CESO
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Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Alan Lennick CFP, CRPC
Senior Vice President and Consultant at think2perform
https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddsimonettemn
Minneapolis, MN
Todd Simonette
President / Talent Advisor at OJL Staffing Solutions, Inc
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingridsanchez
Raleigh, NC
Ingrid Sanchez
Top 40 under 40 Leadership Award winner in the Triangle. 
CEO and Managing Recruiter at iSearchFinance, LLC
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nejones1
Minneapolis, MN
Nancy Jones
Board Director | CMO | Digital Innovation | Customer Experience | Brand | Strategy | Coach
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-evans-80119325
Rolla, MO
Matthew Evans
Executive Director CASA of South Central Missouri
https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-mcconnell-265a9b8
Los Altos, CA
Angela McConnell
Executive Director at Montalvo Arts Center
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Greater Chicago Area
Darrious Hilmon
Executive Director at Chicago State Foundation
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LinkedIn for Nonprofits - Official Group
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California Lutheran University Alumni
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