Nonprofit Bridge

Norman Reiss

An effective online strategy involves the collaborative effort of multiple departments within a nonprofit organization.  As a result, our focus is Bridging Technology, Communications & Development to Implement ePhilanthropy Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations.

During 2010, Norman Reiss worked at Senior Consultant at Common Knowledge, a consulting firm which helps nonprofit organizations to leverage the Internet for fundraising, marketing, communications and advocacy.

As Manager, Online Services at the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Norman raised over $15 million in online revenues through rollout of special events, online donations / memberships, registrations, memorial / tributes and ecommerce initiatives, Previously, he implemented an online educational program at the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship and directed technology and online strategies at Cross-Cultural Solutions, an organization promoting international volunteerism.

Active in the nonprofit sector since 2000, Norman has led or participated in conference panels / webinars on content management / constituent relationship systems, ePhilanthropy strategies, and project management for nonprofits, including events at the NYC Foundation Center.

Core specialties include:

• Technology Project Management
• Online Communications / Fundraising / Strategy
• Training / Presentations
• Customer Service / Support
• Liaison between Technical and Non-Technical Stakeholders
• Managing relationships with Consultants / Developers / Vendors
• Writing / Editing / Blogging
• Usability

Norman is also active in professional organizations such as Nten, Project Management Institute and the Internet Strategy Forum.

updated 8/13/10