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Lindalisa Severo

@lindalisasevero

Nonprofit and civic leader at Reynoldstown Civic Improvement League, producing the Handball Futures Festival and building community partnerships.

United States

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At Reynoldstown Civic Improvement League, I provide strategic leadership for board governance, advocacy, fundraising, and community initiatives. I helped raise funds for neighborhood programs and supported a multi-stakeholder agreement that expanded Lang Carson Park through a land donation.

At Brandshake Creative, I led branding, website, and digital transformation projects for nonprofit and civic clients. As Founding Communications Director at Handball Futures, Inc., I led communications and media strategy for the inaugural Handball Futures Festival and helped raise funds for programming and athlete development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founding Communications Director

Current

Handball Futures, Inc.

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Launched and oversee all organizational communications, including messaging, website, and email strategy. Coordinate camp communications and registration logistics in partnership with USA Team Handball.

Communications Strategy Website Management Email Marketing Event Promotion Media Relations Fundraising Partnership Development

Current

Chair

Current

Reynoldstown Civic Improvement League

Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 8 months)

Provide strategic leadership for board governance, communications, fundraising, advocacy, and community initiatives. Represent Reynoldstown in the City's NPU system and oversee 12+ committees.

Community Engagement Government Relations Fundraising Strategic Communications Volunteer Management Event Planning Digital Outreach Branding

Senior Project Manager

Brandshake Creative

Jan 2009 - Jan 2025 (16 years)

Led end-to-end branding, website, and digital transformation projects for nonprofit and civic clients. Managed cross-functional teams and served as primary client advisor.

Project Management Web Development SEO Analytics Client Relations Digital Strategy WordPress Google Analytics

Program Director

USA Team Handball

Jan 1998 - Jan 2004 (6 years)

Led national program strategy, partnerships, fundraising, and digital growth initiatives to expand Olympic Team Handball programs. Secured significant funding and introduced the sport to thousands of students.

Program Management Fundraising Partnership Development Digital growth Strategic Planning

Olympic Sport Coordinator

Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta

Jan 1995 - Jan 1997 (2 years)

Led SMART MOVES youth development program and directed the Olympic Community Partner Program. Expanded programming to 25+ clubs serving 17,000 youth and raised significant funds.

Youth Development Program Management Fundraising Event Coordination Community Outreach