Rachel Hurst

Director of Development

Since 2012, Rachel Hurst has been working in Louisville Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Inc. This expert is a proficient Executive Director with over 28 years of work experience. According to Rachel's CV and work profile, this person has worked at more than 18 companies with numerous backgrounds and gained different skills. Rachel attended school at the Murray State University from 1998 to 2000. Rachel Hurst can be found in Chicago, Illinois – where this professional is currently located. You can search for the person's contacts. We can also provide you additional contact information upon request.
Name variants:
Rachie Hurst, Rae Hurst, Ray Hurst, Rache Hurst
Last updated Jun 13, 2024

Contact Information

Last Update
Jun 30, 2022
Email
ra**@gmail.com, rh**@nspnetwork.org
Location
Chicago, IL

Workplace

Louisville Metro Government
Executive Director

Industry

Government Administration

Work History

Executive Director

Louisville, Kentucky Area
from May 2012

President

Consulting for nonprofits, Democratic and progressive political initiatives. Clients: Louisville Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Directors, Habitat for Humanity, Homeless and Housing ...
from Jul 2004

Strategic Program Specialist

Monitor & ensure federal grant compliance for Commonwealth of Kentucky’s refugee resettlement agency and all sub recipients; provide technical assistance to federal fund recipients. Cho...
Nov 2010 — May 2012

Program Manager and Resource Specialist

Develop Archdiocese-wide Provide Help Create Hope program to serve people and parishes affected by the economic downturn and build capacity of faith communities to respond. Responsibilities...
Apr 2009 — Nov 2010

Campaign Manager

Established permanent revenue source for KY Affordable Housing Trust Fund with $5.5 million in funds each year. Passed legislation creating Louisville Affordable Housing Trust Fund and mai...
2005 — 2010

Finance

Mar 2009 — Mar 2009

Consultant

Jan 2008 — Mar 2009

Founding Director

Business development, market research, public relations, administration, fundraising, volunteer and operations management of startup green organization. Negotiated corporate and city contrac...
2007 — 2008

Field

2007 — 2007

Co-Chair of Task Force

Began as alternate, selected by peers to Chair Finance Committee. Later selected to Co-Chair Task Force.
2006 — 2007

Director of Public Relations, Community Education, and Advocacy

Promoted to Community Education Coordinator, then to newly-created Director position. Achieved record amount of free and earned media with traditional, niche, and online media. Reduced Housi...
2005 — 2007

Kentucky Field Contact

2004 — 2007

Field Director, Statewide

Led state and local grassroots campaigns to pass progressive and defeat more than 25 pieces of unfavorable legislation involving constituent lobbyists in leadership. Fundraising through eve...
Dec 2001 — Feb 2005

Field Director

Supervised eight regional field offices to defeat ballot initiative. Media relations and strategist; developed team of spokespersons in twelve cities and rural areas. Identified and led fund...
2004 — 2004

Program Coordinator

Currently known as Merryman House, or Purchase Area Domestic Violence Center. Supervision of all adult, child, and family counseling and case management. Developed programs to serve needs of...
Jul 2000 — Dec 2001

Residential College Director

Richmond Residential College Director at Murray State University. Student Affairs/Higher Education Administration. Supervised residence hall including full staff. Handled disciplinary hea...
1998 — 2000

Service Coordinator

1994 — 1997

Resident Assistant

1994 — 1996

Education

1998 — 2000
1992 — 1997

Occupations

Executive
Development Director
Chief Executive Officer
Organization Management
Non-Profit
Chairperson
Board Member
Project Manager
HR Manager
Corporate Executive
Chief Executive
Operations Manager
Management Team Executive
Project Managers

Skills

Fundraising
Nonprofits
Grant Writing
Program Development
Community Outreach
Public Speaking
Grants
Leadership
Volunteer Management
Public Relations
Strategic Communications
Event Planning
Proposal Writing
Training
Leadership Development
Program Management
Non Profits
Strategic Planning
Research
Community Development
Public Policy
Event Management
Budgets
Policy
Program Evaluation
Community Organizing
Workshop Facilitation
Strategy
Management
Grassroots Organizing
Politics
Marketing
Policy Analysis
Government
Budgeting
Organizational Development
Non Profit Administration
Analysis
Economic Development
Media Relations
Social Media
Nonprofit Organizations
Nonprofit Management
Budget
Capacity Building
Raiser's Edge
Grassroots Fundraising
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