Eleanor Blake

Profile

Nonprofit administrator and artist dedicated to improved wellbeing through community-driven and creative endeavorsa

Education

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Master of Public Administration, May 2011
Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership, May 2011
BS in Biology, Minor in Medical Anthropology, May 2003

Dispute Settlement Center, Carrboro NC
21 hours training in conflict resolution and mediation skills, 10/2010 – 02/2011

Dismantling Racism DR Works, Durham NC
15 hours training in recognizing and addressing racism, 10/2010

Experience

Interim Executive Director
The General Federation of Women's Clubs of North Carolina
  • Managed office headquarters, activities and communication with over 150 statewide clubs and over 5,000 clubwomen
  • Managed the move of the office to a new location
  • Ensured sound financial health through accounting and review procedures
  • Maintained office supplies, leases and contracts
  • Managed a database and physical records dating back to 1902
  • Designed and edited the spring 2012 edition of NCClubwoman magazine. Wrote and designed newsletters and press releases
  • Planned for two large fundraising and conference events in which over 200 participants attended

Artist and Co-coordinator: Abbey Court Community Art Project
Grant award from the Chapel Hill Public Arts Office, NC, 11/2010 – 06/2011
  • Co-wrote and received a $10,000 grant for a community art project in collaboration with the Abbey Court Apartments neighborhood
  • Built relationships with youth and adult community members through co-creation of art with the goal of sharing residents voices with the wider community
  • Facilitated classes, activities and events; maintained records and finances
  • Organized and moderated panel discussion of community leaders, 06/22/11
  • Constructed and exhibited resulting art installation, 06 – 07/2011

Artist Leadership Circle
Hidden Voices, NC, 06/2012 - present
  • Artistic and logistical support for community-based performance and art projects

Board of Directors Member
Chapel Hill & Carrboro Human Rights Center, NC, 08/2011 – present
  • Support the organization’s continued growth and commitment to all communities in Carrboro and Chapel Hill
  • Assist with after-school programs for youth, special events planning and fundraising

Board of Directors Secretary
The Peoples Channel-Durham Community Media, Chapel Hill NC, 01/2010 – present
  • Assist with fundraising, planning and development for the long-term sustainability of the community media center and public access TV station

Citizen Advisory Board Member
Town of Carrboro Human Services Advisory Board, Carrboro NC, 01/2010 – present
  • Reviewed 52 grant proposals, interviewed applicants and recommended nonprofits to receive $145,000 in town grants, 03/2010 – 05/2010 and 03/2011 – 05/2011

Grant Writer
Carrboro NC 07/2011 - present
  • Proposal consultation and grant writing for a community art project and a documentary project
  • Grant search for citizen journalism grant opportunities

Operations Director
Sustain Foundation, Carrboro NC, 05/2010 – 04/2011
  • Maintained internal and external operations, including finances, public relations, staff supervision, fundraising and grant writing
  • Collaborated with area organizations, including UNC student groups, the Chamber of Commerce and the Human Rights Center
  • Supervised up to 15 volunteer staff

Artist: “Highlife” Exhibition
Artspace, Raleigh NC, First Friday 06/04/2010
  • Co-created an interactive art event that encouraged dancing, conversation and alternative interaction with art spaces 
  • Co-designed and built a multi-channel video projection and mixed media installation

Consultant
Micro-Consulting for North Carolina, Durham NC, 01/2010 – 03/2011
  • Assisted nonprofits with project management, including grant research, grant writing and strategic planning

Administrative Assistant
Wake County SmartStart, Raleigh NC, 09/2008 – 08/2009
  • Conducted advocacy and outreach efforts in support of quality pre-K education in collaboration with area agencies and families
  • Assisted English and Spanish-speaking families with the application process
  • Edited and designed newsletters, reports and online content

Instructor and Course Coordinator
Monterrey Institute of Higher Education, Mexico City, 10/2005 – 01/2008
  • Designed, instructed, and coordinated 3 levels of high school United States history coursework aimed at developing students’ English communication skills
  • Managed workflow and performance records for two instructors and 120+ students 
  • Trained in youth counseling and communication

Finance Assistant
MEASURE Evaluation, Chapel Hill NC, 10/2003 – 08/2005
  • Maintained contract, overhead, and trust accounts for the USAID-funded global health research organization
  • Worked remotely with three partner organizations
  • Coordinated global travel and workshops for researchers working in Africa, Central and South America and East Asia

Skills

  • Proficient in Mac, PC, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, iContact, Prezi, Photoshop, InDesign, iMovie, SPSS and Qualtrics
  • Project management
  • Website management
  • Grant writing
  • Research methods
  • Advanced written and spoken Spanish

Press

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