Y. Elaine Rasmussen

STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES WITH INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR EQUITY & SOCIAL IMPACT

We provide:
-- Social impact advising, training, convenings for individual, organizations, investment teams, wealth advisors, etc. (philanthropy or investment portfolios).
-- Advising, trainings, convenings on business planning and development for entrepreneurs, social enterprises & nonprofits with a revenue-generating model
--Holding events that bring these universes together (ConnectUP! - www.connectupmn.com)

Our multidisciplinary teams co-create new social impact investing solutions and evolve critical solutions from concept to pilot and beyond. We focus on strengthening linkages between sectors, quantifying and communicating impact—to ultimately move investments, community and economic development from aspiration to tangible community-driven social impact.

• 2018 Cordes Fellow
• RSF Social Finance Integrated Capital Fellow
• Experienced senior executive. Recognized for innovation in driving revenue, impact & organizational effectiveness. Published researcher/writer, a strategist in large-scale integrations, capital management, development and consulting.
• Extensive experience in leading innovative operations strategies in diverse sectors (healthcare, publishing, education). Proven success with results across key performance metrics. Equally effective in identifying opportunities, developing focus and providing creative, tactical solutions to achieve goals in fractured environments.
• Proven track record of strategic positioning with an innate ability to develop strong relationships internally and with community donor/partners for win-win outcomes, as well as unite fractured groups for a shared sense of purpose.

Areas of Expertise:
-Impact Investing -Business and Program Development -Strategic Planning
-High Profile Event Management -Public Relations & Communications -Leadership & Training