Think Bigger Group - GoThinkBigger.com since Mar 2011
Idea Curator & Founder
Arkansas Arts Center - Little Rock, Arkansas Area Feb 2008 - Apr 2011
Deputy Director & Director of Development
March of Dimes Apr 2005 - Feb 2008
State Director, Arkansas
Easter Seals, Arkansas Nov 2000 - Mar 2005
Vice President of Development
American Cancer Society 1998 - 2000
Marketing/Communications Director, Arkansas
Education:
University of Louisiana at Monroe 1987 - 1992
Skills:
Fundraising Philanthropy Stewardship Public Speaking Strategic Planning Grants Annual Giving Non Profit Administration Leadership Development Board Development Prospect Research Organizational Development Marketing Strategy Cause Marketing Nonprofits Community Engagement Leadership Grant Writing Public Relations Campaign Strategies Certified Fund Raising Executive Collaborative Leadership Event Planning Crm Strategy Donor Acquisition Critical Thinking Marketing Moves Management Design Thinking Community Outreach Social Media Brand Consulting Organizational Vision Pop Culture Nonprofit Management Volunteer Management Innovation Management Community Development Team Building Strategic Communications Social Media Marketing Research Advertising
Interests:
Innovation Entrepreneurship Technology Vintage Cars Pop Culture
Awards:
40 Under 40 Arkansas Business Publishing Group Each year, Arkansas Business presents its 40 Under 40 list to recognize intriguing business and political leaders under 40 years old. Leadership Greater Little Rock, Class XX Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce Since 1985, Leadership Greater Little Rock has graduated over 1,300 community leaders, including a future secretary of state, president pro tempore of the senate, Adjutant General of the Arkansas National Guard, two university presidents, and three Chamber chairmen.
Each year, around 50 class members are selected from hundreds of applicants to participate in the nine-month program. One day a month, October through June, the class meets at a different Central Arkansas venue to explore topics through expert speakers, panelists, tours and group presentations.
Certifications:
Certified Fundraising Executive (Cfre) Cfre International
Name / Title
Company / Classification
Phones & Addresses
Clay Mercer CEO
CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY Parks & Playgrounds
PO Box 7329, Little Rock, AR 72217 200 W Capitol Ave STE 220, Little Rock, AR 72201 5016039900
Clay Mercer
ARKANSAS CREATIVE ALLIANCE, INC
1000 N Tyler St, Little Rock, AR 72205
Clay Mercer
ARKANSAS FELLOWSHIP
2101 Riverfront Dr, Little Rock, AR 72202 101 Morgan Keegan Dr SUITE A, Little Rock, AR 72202
Mangham, Louisiana Monroe, Louisiana Shreveport, Louisiana Little Rock, Arkansas
Work:
Think Bigger Group - Founder & Chief Idea Officer Arkansas Arts Center - Deputy Director & Director of Development (2008-2011) March of Dimes - State Director, Arkansas (2005-2008) Easter Seals Arkansas - Vice President of Development (2000-2005)
Education:
University of Louisiana at Monroe - Journalism, Public Relations
About:
So, you want better outcomes but you keep doing things the same old way . . . sounds like a bunch of crazy talk to me. Yep, change hurts - probably the inspiration behind "no pain, no gain"....
Tagline:
. . . a thinking cap wearing, pop culture addicted, put your money where your mouth is fix-it guy.
Bragging Rights:
Henry's Dad, Heather's Hunk, Rudy's Chew Toy & Maw Maw's Garbage Guy