Cardumen Consulting
Goal Worked closely with Executive Director on optimizing and creating efficient systems for administration, compliance, growth, and fundraising that position the organization to grow internationally. Role: Executive ManagerClient: Community Development nonprofitDates: May 2019 – Oct 2022 Content Optimize organizational finance systems, including administration, fundraising, reporting, and maintenance Conduct research and provide recommendations for transition to global organizational […]
Goal In close collaboration with the Executive Director, Benji designed and created all core organizational systems and content. Role: AssociateClient: Executive DirectorDate: November 2018 – December 2021 Content Create all organizational identity documents, media, and online presence Review and edit Executive Director publications, including research reports, articles, and books Deep-dive data research projects
Role: Executive ManagerClient: Startup social justice nonprofit organizationDates: February 2020 – Present Goal This role focuses on creating and implementing the systems, processes, and management tools necessary to professionalize the organization, galvanize productivity, and catalyze growth. Content Create project management infrastructure and processes Develop and manage organization-wide work plan Manage meetings, monitor progress on deliverables, and provide […]
Event: 4-hour gatheringRole: Presenter and FacilitatorClient: Small Christian humanitarian NGO, New Hampshire, USAAudience: 3 key staff of organization Dates: 2018 Consultation content Presentation about participatory development: What is the theory and research supporting a participatory development approach for community development? Facilitation of discussion: Does leadership believe the NGO should adopt a more participatory approach to […]
Event: 3-hour personal visioning and goal-settingRole: Workshop creator and facilitator, “Visioning Day”Client/Audience: Young professionals, Cambridge, MA, USADates: March 2018 (4 participants)December 2017 (2 participants)April 2017 (2 participants) Goal The “”Visioning Day”” is a time for young professionals to tell their personal story to each other in a fun, safe, relaxed home environment. In the process […]
Event: 3-week project-based intensive course about entrepreneurshipRole: Lead teacher, “STEM Entrepreneurship”Client: Boston Leadership Institute, Boston, MA, USAAudience: High school studentsDates: July 2019 (15 participants)July 2018 (9 participants)July 2016 (19 participants) Goal The goal of this summer course was to get high school students excited and equipped to start a company in the sectors of science, […]
Event: 2-hour interactive discussion about corruption and the churchRole: Workshop designer and facilitator, “Justice and the Church”Client: The Faith and Public Integrity NetworkAudience: 60 nonprofit practitioners at the Micah Global Consultation, Manila, PhilippinesDate: September 2018 Goal The goal was for participants to 1) reconsider corruption as a complex phenomenon, encompassing many forms of misuse of […]
Event: 1-hour hands-on introduction to solar technology (4x)Role: Workshop creator and Lead trainer, “Solar tech workshop”Clients: Resonant Energy, Codman Academy, Epiphany School, and Second Church, all located in Dorchester, MA, USAAudience: 8-20 high school students per sessionDates: Four sessions spread throughout spring 2018 Goal These short after-school sessions were hands-on introductions to how solar technology […]