Heartie Look
About Heartie Look
Heartie Look is a Community Fundraising Manager at Acumen, with a strong background in stakeholder engagement and community outreach. With experience at various organizations, including Riverkeeper and Conservation International, they have successfully driven over $7 million in revenue through strategic partnerships and initiatives.
Current Role at Acumen
Heartie Look serves as the Community Fundraising Manager at Acumen, a position held since 2021. In this role, Look focuses on enhancing community fundraising efforts through advanced skills in stakeholder engagement and partnerships. Look's work is centered in New York, NY, where they leverage expertise in multi-sector relationship management to support social and environmental impact initiatives.
Previous Experience in Community Outreach
Prior to joining Acumen, Heartie Look held several positions that contributed to their expertise in community outreach and program management. Look worked at Riverkeeper as the Community Outreach and Volunteer Program Manager from 2008 to 2010. They also served as the Community Program Manager at Central Park Conservancy from 2012 to 2014, and as the Programming Manager at NationSwell from 2019 to 2020. These roles involved engaging with communities and managing programs aimed at fostering environmental awareness and volunteerism.
Educational Background
Heartie Look has a diverse educational background that supports their career in fundraising and development. They earned a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and Sociology from Pitzer College from 2002 to 2006. Look furthered their education by obtaining a Master of Arts in International Affairs and Development from The New School from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, they completed a Certificate in Fundraising and Development at the University of California, Davis.
Achievements in Fundraising
In their career, Heartie Look has successfully engaged thousands of supporters through various forms of content, including live, written, and virtual formats. This engagement has driven over $7 million in revenue, funding, and partnerships. Look's ability to connect people, ideas, and organizations has been instrumental in enhancing community fundraising efforts and achieving significant financial outcomes for the organizations they have worked with.
Skills and Expertise
Heartie Look possesses advanced skills in stakeholder engagement, partnerships, and development. Their expertise includes strategic outreach and multi-sector relationship management, which are crucial for supporting social and environmental impact initiatives. Look's keen understanding of social and global dynamics, developed through both professional experiences and academic studies, enables them to effectively connect challenges with appropriate solutions.