lindsey gray

MassChallenge is a top 10 global, nonprofit startup accelerator with a focus on high-impact, early-stage entrepreneurs. It takes zero equity and accelerates entrepreneurs across all industries. MassChallenge aims to reprioritize impact by putting value creation at the heart of the global economy. Experience: Communicated with the cohort of 30 startups on behalf of the Managing Director, including direct management of the cohort’s needs and responses to questions about resources, etc. in the program's inaugural year Managed scheduling for mentors and speakers within the Rhode Island Program, including 1-2 events per week and 1 major event every month Hosted events with 150+ attendees and provided high-quality service to c-level weekly presenters

* Called alumni and solicited donations, raising over $8000 for McGill individually * Spent significant time communicating with graduates and colleagues about their experience at * McGill, both positive and negative * Acquired strong communication and persuasion skills

* The Center for International Policy (CIP) works to make a peaceful, just and sustainable world the central pursuit of U.S. foreign policy. Through research and advocacy, their programs offer common sense solutions to address the most urgent threats to our planet: war, corruption, inequality and climate change. * Experience: * Researched grants, foundations, funding opportunities, and fundraising strategies * Proof-read and edited reports using Adobe InDesign and Illustrator * Maintained, designed, and updated CIP’s new website * Assisted with fundraising campaigns and communications outreach through direct mail and email * Worked with DC consulting firm to reorient CIP's brand and fundraising strategy * Maintained CIP’s social media presence