Hi, I'm Anisha Robinson Keeys. I help nonprofit organizations identify strategies, structure, people and financial partners
Anisha Robinson Keeys's Bio:
With 19 years of fundraising and marketing experience, Anisha has raised over $80 million dollars in the areas of education, entrepreneurship, community development, youth and women’s empowerment, disaster relief, arts, and health care.
As Founder and President of Best Practice Fundraising Anisha advises corporations and philanthropists on how to make the largest impact with their money. Anisha also helps organizations and thought leaders with corporate fundraising and organizational development. In addition to operating a consulting practice Anisha has held leadership roles with organizations including: The American Heart Association where she developed and introduced the American Heart Walk in the Philadelphia region. She also worked at the American Red Cross, where she significantly increased fundraising, community engagement and ran the the most successful special events program in the history of the organization. In 2006, Anisha was awarded the prestigious American Red Cross’ Spirit of Excellence Award.
Anisha holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Chestnut Hill College. She is a member Woman Donors Network, where she serves as an advisor for the Reflective Democracy Initiative and a Trustee for the Montgomery County Community College. She also serves on the board of directors for the MONTCO foundation, Columbia North YMCA, Anna 1919 Foundation, and the Solomon Principal Group.
A frequent speaker at conferences and leadership retreats , Anisha speaks passionately about a variety of issues including: corporate sponsorship, diversity, building your personal brand, social media and fundraising. Anisha is the the author of the book and curriculum: Get Corporate Sponsorship: A Step By Step Guide To Securing Funding From Corporations , 72 Retailers That Want To Help You Raise Money and The 5 Habits Of Rockstar Sponsorship Seekers.
For more information on how Anisha can work with your organization, speak at your conference or to get resource articles, visit us at: lance-lee.com , getcorporatesponsorship.com and anisharobinsonkeeys.com or email: [email protected]
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call: 917.830.6317.
Anisha’s Work
Anisha has worked with clients ranging from small to large international non-profit organizations. Current and past clients and employers include:
Arts and Culture 1
+1+1=ONE- Brooklyn, NY
Act 2 Playhouse- Ambler, PA
Klein Art Gallery (of the Science Center)- Philadelphia, PA
Associations
American Lung Association- Seattle, WA
American Society of Echocardiography- Raleigh,
North Carolina Association of Fundraising Professionals, USA
Community Development
Northwest Community Development Corporation- Philadelphia,
PA First Home Alliance- Washington, D.C.
Science Center of University City- Philadelphia, PA
Education
Aupaircare- San Francisco, CA
Network For Teaching Entreprenuership- Philadelphia, PA
Dreams Coalition Inc- Tulsa, OK Kinetic Potential Scholars, Washington
DC Live Life Again- Newark, NJ
Living Battlefield- Columbus, SC
Melinda F. Emerson Foundation for Small Business Success-Drexel Hill, PA
Solomon Principal Group, Philadelphia, PA
Sustainable Business Plan Competition- Philadelphia PA
Teach For America- USA
Health
American Heart Association- Conshohocken, PA
Genesis II Inc. – Philadelphia, PA
Manhattan Staten Island AHEC- New York, NY
Maternity Care Coalition- Philadelphia, PA
Nursebuilders Inc.- Philadelphia, PA
Humanitarian/Relief
American Red Cross- Philadelphia, PA
BuildABridge International- Philadelphia, PA
Darfur Alert Coalition- Philadelphia, PA
Delaware for Wounded US Soldiers- Wilmington, DE
Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger- Philadelphia, PA
Prisoner Visitation and Support- USA
Rosebug 1919 Foundation, Philadelphia PA
Other
HelmsBriscoe Scottsdale, AZ
MFE Consulting, Drexel Hill, PA
Womens Empowerment
Everywoman Enterprises, USA
Girl Talk Unplugged, USA
Youth
Camp Possibilities- Wilmington, DE
City Wide Improvement and Planning Agency- Philadelphia, PA
Digital Network Community Development Corporation- Prince George, MD
East Germantown Recreation Center- Philadelphia, PA
Contact Me:[email protected]
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917.830.6317
Twitter: @anisharkeeys
Anisha Robinson Keeys's Experience:
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Chief Executive Officer at Lance+Lee Planning
2004 - Present | Greater Philadelphia region
Lance+Lee Planning Independent consulting agency that helps non profit and social venture organizations increase capacity and sustainability. Key accomplishments, additional information and body of work can be found at www.lance-lee.com
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Director Talent Recruitment at Teach for America
2009 - 2013 | across the US
Director of Talent Recruitment
Deployed an ambitious and entrepreneurial approach to solving problems, coupled with strong project management skills, and the ability to influence and motivate others to action. Led a portfolio of five regional teams to recruit highly qualified and diverse individuals for staff roles at Teach For America. Recruited and cultivated partnerships with national and local organizations with exceptional and diverse talent, networking with current staff members for referrals, created targeted recruitment events, and developed innovative methods for social talent recruitment.
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Director of Special Events at American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter
2003 - 2007
Led and directed the Philadelphia American Red Cross' special events program, including: corporate solicitations, marketing, event and budget management and recruitment and retention of high level executive volunteers for a goal driven portfolio of seven special events that raised a combined $ 1.3 million dollars of the chapters annual budget.
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Director of Corporate Relations/ Walk Director at American Heart Association
1998 - 2003
Director and implementer of American Heart Association's premier fundraising event, American Heart Walk. Coordinated business development, donor cultivation, and marketing strategies to acquire new donors and retain existing donors. Set individual and company-wide recruitment goals, while promoting employee camaraderie and team building. Identified opportunities for strategic alliances and partnerships that further business and marketing goals. Managed and designed event collateral material and presentations. Created presentations that effectively promoted organizational and project growth.
Anisha Robinson Keeys's Education:
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Chestnut Hill College
1998 – 2002
Business Communications
Anisha Robinson Keeys's Interests & Activities:
matchmaking (people+places+human and monetary capital), reading, blogging, playing chess, watching documentaries.