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Elizabeth Clawson
Seattle
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Nonprofit
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Groups (7)

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About Me

Proven Communications and Fundraising Professional

Team-oriented nonprofit fundraiser with proven track record of successfully securing private foundation grants for general operating and program support. Detail-sensitive communications leader with experience in media relations and quality control. Outstanding ability to communicate value of mission and programs to grantmakers and other supporters. Dedication to the vision and impact of nonprofit organizations.

Work History

  • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
  • Prospect Researcher
  • October 2009 to Present
  • National Council of Nonprofits
  • Coordinator of Communications & Development
  • May 2008 to August 2009
  • National Council of Nonprofits
  • Outreach Intern
  • September 2007 to May 2008
  • Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin
  • Medical Secretary
  • Febuary 2007 to May 2007
  • Israel Policy Forum
  • Research Assistant
  • September 2005 to May 2006
  • King County Dispute Resolution Center
  • Intern/Phone Conciliator
  • June 2004 to August 2004
  • American Red Cross Headquarters
  • Tracing Intern
  • September 2003 to December 2003
  • Washington Policy Center
  • Policy Intern
  • May 2003 to August 2003

Education

  • George Mason University
  • Master of Science, Conflict Analysis and Resolution
  • 2005 - 2008
  • University of Oxford
  • Ethical analyses of violence, International relations
  • 2007 - 2007
  • Whitman College
  • Bachelor of Arts, Politics, Spanish
  • 2001 - 2005
Interests
Reading, journaling, running, music, musicianship (cello), salsa dancing, vegetarian cooking, road trips, animal welfare, jumping in piles of dead leaves, being a grammar nerd, cake, Bananagrams.
Goals
  1. Raise funds for an animal welfare organization
  2. Coordinate media relations for a nonprofit organization (again)
  3. Master all 36 Bach cello suite movements
  4. Publish another article or chapter
Favorite Quote
"It's supposed to be a challenge; that's why they call it a shortcut. If it was easy it would just be 'the way.'" - Rubin, _Road Trip_
Specialties
Copyediting, writing, win-win solutions, media relations, meeting deadlines, foundation grantseeking, positive framing of stories, untying knots.

Groups (7)

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Fans (31)

J. Kumm
Jess Lundie
Dan Hutson
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Elisa M. Ortiz
Lindsey Rosenthal
Katie Van Over
Doug
JR Moreau
Kim Schneider

Following (47)

Mazarine
Kevin B. Gilnack
Lauren Hall-Stigerts
Shane Mac
Jess Lundie
Allison Urban
Dan Hutson