Chris Oien - Resume

Experience:

Minnesota Council on Foundations - August 2011 to present

Create digital communications that position MCF as the premier source of information on Minnesota grantmaking and philanthropy
Plan and produce two bi-weekly e-newsletters that inform and engage leaders in Minnesota's philanthropic and nonprofit communities
Work with web developers to assess and enhance user experience on MCF websites
Collaborate with management in introducing new technologies to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness

Lake Street Council - June 2006 to July 2011

Publish weekly e-mail and yearly print newsletters that reach local business and government leaders
Maintain and create content for two websites: www.visitlakestreet.com, www. lakestreetcouncil.org
Launched and manage the award winning “Visit Lake Street” social media campaign on Facebook and Twitter
Use services like Google Analytics, Facebook Insights, bit.ly, and MailChimp to regularly track and evaluate communications outcomes
Work with Development Committee to implement an individual giving campaign
Supervised a Marketing & Communications Intern in the creation and dissemination of originally-produced video tours, interviews, food reviews, and other content

Young Nonprofit Professionals Network Twin Cities - February 2010 to present

Managed the transition to a new website on a modern content management system
Execute YNPN’s social media strategy on Twitter, Facebook, & LinkedIn
Created and maintain the membership database, tracking the demographics and activities of 500+ members of the organization
Led the organization in defining what it means to be a member of YNPN Twin Cities and in creating a plan to communicate the value of membership to our constituents
Report to board of directors on statistics and trends in membership and communications data

Capital City Education Initiative - 2005 to 2006

Established community partnerships with local colleges & businesses for two Frogtown elementary schools
Recruited 55 volunteers to spend 725 hours tutoring underprivileged students
Managed and coordinated volunteer schedules with teachers and administrators
Prepared and delivered bimonthly updated to St. Paul’s Director of Education
Work with Development Committee to implement an individual giving campaign