Lindsey Hodel Sowar

Deputy Director at WESTERN CONSERVATION FOUNDATION

Denver, Colorado, United States Contact Info
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Experienced nonprofit leader with a demonstrated history of success in the advocacy, policy, and civic participation fields. Skilled in Grantmaking, Nonprofit Management/Leadership, Fundraising, Donor Cultivation, Grassroots Organizing, Strategic Planning, and Volunteer Management. Experience in and commitment to engagement of low-income communities, communities of color, and other traditionally marginalized communities.

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  • WESTERN CONSERVATION FOUNDATION

    WESTERN CONSERVATION FOUNDATION

    7 years 7 months

  • Nonprofit VOTE Graphic

    National Field Director

    Nonprofit VOTE

    - 3 years 2 months

    Greater Denver Area

    Managed grantmaking process and directed national voter outreach programs. Managed state and national partnerships with funders, social service nonprofits, legislative coalitions, and elected officials. Developed comprehensive training curriculum, planning tools, and evaluation metrics for nonprofit voter engagement programs.

  • Executive Director

    Colorado Participation Project

    - 3 years 9 months

    Denver, Colorado, United States

    Founded a start-up to support human service nonprofits in voter engagement and advocacy efforts. Provided technical assistance and training to increase advocacy and organizing capacity of partners.

  • Civic Engagement Consultant

    PICO National Network

    - 1 year

    Denver, CO

    Advised overall civic engagement strategy for national network and state-based affiliates, developing plans and strategies for nonpartisan civic engagement and policy advocacy. Trained clergy and faith leaders in voter targeting and outreach across 10 states.

  • Organizing Director

    Colorado Progressive Coalition/Colorado Progressive Action

    - 3 years 5 months

    Denver, Colorado, United States

    Directed community organizing and civic engagement programs to advance policy change on economic and racial issues, with a focus on engaging and developing new leadership within traditionally marginalized communities.

  • Sierra Club, San Francisco Bay Chapter Graphic

    Community Organizer

    Sierra Club, San Francisco Bay Chapter

    - 1 year 6 months

    San Francisco Bay Area

    Served as a community organizer on clean energy policy and protection of public lands in the San Francisco Bay area. Managed a set of 30+ volunteers. Supported the development of a new major donor program.

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