Rachel Kimber, MPA, MS

Rachel Kimber, MPA, MS

New York, New York, United States
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With over two decades in philanthropy, I specialize in incisive analysis and strategic…

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Education

  • Northwestern University Graphic

    Northwestern University

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    Activities and Societies: Student Fundraiser, Northwestern Alumni Fundraising Campaign

    Presenter at the Undergraduate International Research Conference on Global Public Health.

    Overseas Study with SIT (Students for International Training): 1 semester in Kenya.

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    The program teaches leadership, decision-making, communication, finance and entrepreneurial skills needed to become an ethical business leader in both the private and nonprofit sectors. The curriculum's focus is on business specializations that develop transferable skills sought in today's global organizations.

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    Activities and Societies: Member of Pi Alpha Alpha, the National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration.

    Capstone titled “Labor Relations and Nonprofit Organizations: A review of the National Labor Relations Board’s social media rulings and their impact on nonprofit organizations, ” 2013.

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    Intensive language study, home stay families, in-situ research project and study on the Kenyan coast.

Volunteer Experience

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    Membership Commitee Member

    Technology Association of Grantmakers

    - Present 5 years 2 months

    Science and Technology

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    Emerging Leaders Initiatve -Mentor

    Technology Association of Grantmakers

    - 1 year 1 month

    Science and Technology

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    Chair, NY Region

    PEAK Grantmaking

    - 2 years

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    Audit Commitee Member

    Philanthropy New York

    - 2 years

    Civil Rights and Social Action

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    Membership Committee, NY Region

    PEAK Grantmaking

    - 2 years 6 months

  • Board Member

    Peekskill Education Foundation

    - 4 years 11 months

    Education

    PEF’s mission is to encourage all of the city’s children to excel and to act as a catalyst for positive change by raising funds, developing enrichment programs and linking the community with its schools.

  • Board Member

    The Peekskill Museum

    - 5 years

    Education

    Supporting public relations, news writing, and general communications.

  • Board Member

    Peekskill Historic Preservation Advisory Board

    - 7 years

    Arts and Culture

    The Board sponsors historic-preservation-oriented fund-raising activities through conducting special events such as walking tours, open houses, and sales of booklets which the Commission had produced, applys for funding through grants in order to conduct these activities, and works with state, county, and local historic preservation agencies towards the goal of promoting and preserving the City's and region's rich cultural heritage.

  • Communications Executive Committee

    Van Cortlandt Track Club

    - 7 years 3 months

    Health

    Bringing running opportunities to people new to the sport and keeping members informed of current events has been a most rewarding experience.

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    Couch to 5k Coach

    Weight Watchers

    - 1 year 9 months

    Health

    Coached a group of Weight Watchers members to begin walking and jogging for better health and weight loss.

  • Volunteer

    LIVE Foundation

    - 1 year 11 months

    Social Services

    Participated in the annual AIDS Walk in Central Park.
    Assisted with mailings and event planning.

  • Volunteer Coordinator

    Muse Film and Television

    - 1 year 1 month

    Arts and Culture

    Participated as General Volunteer Coordinator at the 2006 Annual Gala.
    Assisted with mailings, fundraising, and programming.

  • Board Member

    Northwestern Multicultural Center Advisory Board

    - 1 year 6 months

    Education

    Secretarial responsibilities for the Board.
    Assisted student groups with programming; planned and scheduled events.

  • Student Advisor

    Northwestern Center for Writing Arts

    - 2 years 6 months

    Education

    Met with the board to provide feedback on improving programming and services.

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    Advisory Commitee Member

    PEAK Grantmaking

    - Present 1 year 11 months

    Social Services

    Floating support for Northeast region

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    Racial Equity Work Group

    Philanthropy New York

    - Present 3 years

    Social Services

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    Learning Facilitator

    PEAK Grantmaking

    - Present 4 years 2 months

    Social Services

    Working group, formed from a CONNECT thread, on oral and alternate grant report options. This community of practice explores mechanics, lessons learned, and plans for engaging in this work together. The two sessions each attracted 100+ attendees and included share-outs from funders that currently accept alternative methods for reporting.

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    Committee Member

    Philanthropy New York

    - Present 3 years

    Social Services

    The Committee on Members serves as a critical thought partner to Philanthropy New York staff to ensure the association maintains high member value and effectively engages the full PNY community. The committee advises PNY staff on strengthening and articulating the value of PNY membership. Members also work with staff on the structure and strategy of both membership engagement and recruitment activities. Committee members extend the reach of PNY staff by networking and building relationships…

    The Committee on Members serves as a critical thought partner to Philanthropy New York staff to ensure the association maintains high member value and effectively engages the full PNY community. The committee advises PNY staff on strengthening and articulating the value of PNY membership. Members also work with staff on the structure and strategy of both membership engagement and recruitment activities. Committee members extend the reach of PNY staff by networking and building relationships with fellow and prospective PNY members.

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    Communications Committee Member

    PEAK Grantmaking

    - Present 5 years 9 months

    Social Services

    The committee is responsible for promoting regional chapter events, increasing attendance at regional meetings, and enhancing participation of members in online group activities.

Projects

  • Oral and Alternate Reporting Work Group

    Join this working group, formed from a CONNECT thread, on oral and alternate grant report options. This community of practice will share mechanics, lessons learned, and plans for engaging in this work together. This session will include share-outs from funders that currently accept alternative methods for reporting.

    Session Dates: August 3, 2021 and October 27, 2021

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  • Developing Effective and Implementable Governance Practices at Nonprofit Organizations

    An exploration of best practice governance policies and possible approaches to address governance obstacles at nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits face a constant struggle to implement policies for effective governance given capacity obstacles. I explore how small nonprofit boards can implement good governance practices without overburdening the capacity of the organization.

  • The Role of Gender in Building a Resilient City: presented at "Resilience, Change and the Third Sector" Conference

    As it recovers from one of the most destructive earthquakes to hit this part of the world, Christchurch and its community organisations have certainly learnt a lot about change and resilience. But it is not just natural disasters that threaten and present opportunities for the 'Third Sector' today. The changing policy environment, increasingly complex regulatory demands, shifting funding opportunities, diverse stakeholder expectations, new technologies, emerging population and social trends…

    As it recovers from one of the most destructive earthquakes to hit this part of the world, Christchurch and its community organisations have certainly learnt a lot about change and resilience. But it is not just natural disasters that threaten and present opportunities for the 'Third Sector' today. The changing policy environment, increasingly complex regulatory demands, shifting funding opportunities, diverse stakeholder expectations, new technologies, emerging population and social trends, can all buffet the sector around. And how can the sector maintain its integrity and be a force for positive change?

    This is the premier Australasian conference for bringing together researchers, academics, practitioners, activists, and policymakers with a shared interest in non-profit organisations and local communities.

    www.thirdsectorresearch2014.com

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  • Labor Relations and Nonprofit Organizations

    A review of the National Labor Relations Board’s social media rulings and their impact on nonprofit organizations.

  • Year End Wrap Up Webinar with Fluxx

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    Action plan to tie up 2021 and set up 2022 for success. Shared my wisdom and approach with the many processes associated with closing out the year. Let's all learn from each other! Please chime in with any tips from your own practices that you employ to help ensure your team is ready to close out the year and dialed in for the next!

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  • Technology Affinity Group, ReConnect New York City: Philanthropy Tech Trends to Watch

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    TAGreconnect was a series of local micro-conferences held in 4 cities across the continental U.S including: Washington, D.C., Chicago, San Francisco, and NYC.
    In NYC we explored: How will 2022 deliver on the promise of Philanthropy 2.0? Join leading thinkers in philanthropy tech for a vibrant discussion about the horizon for the social sector. Topics include:
    Advanced Data & AI
    Grantee Experience / Grantee Enablement
    Urgency for Interoperability

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Honors & Awards

  • Member of Pi Alpha Alpha

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    Pi Alpha Alpha is the National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration.

  • Clark Foundation Graduate Scholarship

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    The Clark Foundation Scholarship is merit-based and assists graduate students of the Baruch School of Public Affairs to continue their studies in preparation for careers in public affairs.

  • National Security Education Program Scholarship

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    The National Security Education Program awards David L. Boren Scholarships in order to provide financial support for U.S. undergraduate students to add an international component to their studies or research.

  • Cognitive Science Undergraduate Research Scholarship

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    The scholarship is merit-based and is awarded to Cognitive Science majors in order to undertake independent research.

  • Undergraduate Summer Research Scholarship

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    The merit-based scholarship is awarded to promising undergraduate researchers.

Organizations

  • PEAK Grantmaking

    New York Regional Chair

    - Present

    New York, Chair - 2017-present National Conference Session Designer and Presenter 1. 2017 - Knowledge Management and Creation 2. 2017 - Working with Intermediaries 3. 2016 - International Grantmaking Series New York, Membership Committee Member - 2014-2016

  • Philanthropy New York

    Audit Committee Member

    - Present

    Review and approval of annual financial audit and PF990 tax document

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