Elizabeth Morrell

DoSomething.orgJanuary to June 2015

New York City, NYC

Global organization of 3.8 million young people for social change. Provides a platform to inspire and motivate young people to engage in national and global campaigns that create social change in their schools and communities.

Consultant

· Performed exploratory research to determine if DoSomething.org should create a 501(c)(4) affiliate to use lobbying and political activity to augment its current efforts to push for systemic change.

o Interviewed ~30 representatives and attorneys from other nonprofits; gathered information and anecdotal experience about 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations, and PACs.

o Researched tax and campaign finance law, the IRS, and the FEC related to 501(c)(4) organizations.

o Formulated a SWOT analysis and cost estimates, and recommended a high-level action plan for DoSomething.org to engage in politics on behalf of its members.

o Presented findings and analysis to DoSomething.org staff; fielded questions and led discussion.

o Deliverable: 35-page report and 3-page executive summary for COO and CEO to present to Board of Directors for final decision on next steps.

FairWinds Partners, LLCSeptember 2007 to June 2014 Washington, DC

Internet-strategy consulting firm. Engages global corporations in developing strategies to protect and promote their brands online.

Vice President, Policy and External Relations December 2012 to December 2013

· Responsible for all external relationships including with technology, policy, and regulatory bodies.

· Represented Fortune 500 clients in international technology policy development & Internet governance.

· Developed policy positions on behalf of FairWinds and its clients.

· Coordinated brand management and produced external outreach.

· Planned, executed industry and client events (similar to above).

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