Kiff Gallagher
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
4K followers
500+ connections
About
Kiff Gallagher is an entrepreneur, executive and corporate advisor with deep experience…
Services
Experience
Education
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Wesleyan University
Activities and Societies: Soccer, Ebony Singers, West African Drumming and Dance, "Beezly Reece" (rock band)
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Volunteer Experience
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Investment Advisor
Immoderata Tech Fund
- Present 2 years
https://immoderata.com/
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Advisor to Founder/ CEO
Blue & Yellow
- Present 3 years 10 months
https://blueandyellowproject.com/
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Co-Founder / Advisor
Greg Steltenpohl Pragmatic Visionary Award
- Present 3 years 9 months
Environment
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Co-Founder, Former CEO, Board Chair
MusicianCorps, Music National Service
- 7 years 9 months
Arts and Culture
www.musicnationalservice.org
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJFeSeTD-Ok
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMp9s6y_-y4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyD6If6PZfw
http://www.musicmlk.org
The Music National Service Initiative (MNSi) was created to advance music as a strategy for public benefit in education, health and community resilience. In 2008, MNSi was named a “Top-10 Policy Innovation” by the Aspen Institute to strengthen U.S. communities, and successfully worked with…www.musicnationalservice.org
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJFeSeTD-Ok
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMp9s6y_-y4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyD6If6PZfw
http://www.musicmlk.org
The Music National Service Initiative (MNSi) was created to advance music as a strategy for public benefit in education, health and community resilience. In 2008, MNSi was named a “Top-10 Policy Innovation” by the Aspen Institute to strengthen U.S. communities, and successfully worked with Congress to write and pass legislation to make musicians and artists eligible for AmeriCorps funds. See archived History and Timeline: http://archive.musicnationalservice.org/history
Soon thereafter, we launched MusicianCorps – a national pilot project in five American cities that employed skilled musicians to serve full-time as teachers, mentors and care workers in public schools, children’s and veterans hospitals and other settings where music can reach, teach and heal. See national media and video about MusicianCorps above. -
President, Chair Of The Board Of Directors
The Beanstock Initiative
- 2 years 9 months
Economic Empowerment
https://andthebeanstalk.com/
Social enterprise start up that leverages in-school and extracurricular activities with an ongoing platform to develop and sustain financial capacity among youth. Working in partnership with existing organizations, our goal is to reduce the gap between the top and bottom socio-economic groups. The platform is a safe space for youth to practice both budgeting and wealth creation, combining basic education, gamification, and group competition to build skills for…https://andthebeanstalk.com/
Social enterprise start up that leverages in-school and extracurricular activities with an ongoing platform to develop and sustain financial capacity among youth. Working in partnership with existing organizations, our goal is to reduce the gap between the top and bottom socio-economic groups. The platform is a safe space for youth to practice both budgeting and wealth creation, combining basic education, gamification, and group competition to build skills for managing both sides of the financial equation. Ultimately, we hope to instill the habits and behaviors of
financial fluency that empower youth to be active agents in their full financial profile starting at an early age. -
Business Advising
Wazawazi Co LTD Kenya
- 2 years 1 month
Economic Empowerment
https://www.wazawazi.co.ke/
▪ The Wazawazi Brand is 360 lifestyle company focusing on design driven, Africa
inspired products ranging from leather goods and accessories, apparel as well as
cultural hosting and safari travel services.
▪ Established in 2012 out of a need a luxury lifestyle brand for Africans and by
Africans to the world and consequently, to create sustainable jobs for talented
otherwise unemployed youth.
▪ Our mission is to be a leading global…https://www.wazawazi.co.ke/
▪ The Wazawazi Brand is 360 lifestyle company focusing on design driven, Africa
inspired products ranging from leather goods and accessories, apparel as well as
cultural hosting and safari travel services.
▪ Established in 2012 out of a need a luxury lifestyle brand for Africans and by
Africans to the world and consequently, to create sustainable jobs for talented
otherwise unemployed youth.
▪ Our mission is to be a leading global lifestyle brand with a global foot print in
luxury leather accessories, apparel, accessories, home goods and travel while also
being socially responsible and impact driven brand.
▪ Wazawazi is a luxury lifestyle leather goods brand and believe the need for
expression, creation and fashion doesn’t have to clash with living an ethical life.
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Volunteer
Horton's Kids
- 3 years 2 months
Children
https://www.hortonskids.org/
Horton’s Kids empowers children growing up in one of Washington, DC’s most under-resourced communities so that they graduate from high school ready for success in college, career, and life. Our research-based programming combines rigorous academic supports with social-emotional development opportunities and health and basic needs services that work together to help children reach their full potential.
Publications
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POLITICO: The Link Between Art and Innovation
POLITICO
The core skills that drive innovation and entrepreneurship are developed and honed through creative practice.
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Talk: "Pursuing your Passion - MusicianCorps"
TEDx Golden Gate Park
Music is a powerful, yet underutilized, tool for public good. Drawing lessons from his own story, Kiff Gallagher tells how music is helping people tap their emotions, pursue their passions and meet critical needs in their communities. Domestically and abroad, there is a civic music movement in the making.
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Innovation Strategy: Music Service Corps
Huffington Post
"How do we ingrain our future workforce with the of our most successful innovators and entrepreneurs? Music."
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Music - Press, Albums, iTunes
Peacelabs Music
Wrote, produced and independently released two critically praised albums.
Press and iTunes at https://www.kiffgallagher.com/press
“A MINOR MASTERPIECE” – Haight Ashbury Beat
“IT’S PRETTY STUNNING” – SF Weekly
“KIFF IS ON THE VERGE OF THE BIG TIME” – SF Chronicle
“A RISING STAR W/ VIBRANT SONGS” - Manhattan Users Guide
“IMPRESSIVE TALENT W/ ECHOES OF MAROON 5 AND STEVIE WONDER”
– Music Connection
“A KILLER VOICE AND SOME SERIOUS SKILLS ON THE…Wrote, produced and independently released two critically praised albums.
Press and iTunes at https://www.kiffgallagher.com/press
“A MINOR MASTERPIECE” – Haight Ashbury Beat
“IT’S PRETTY STUNNING” – SF Weekly
“KIFF IS ON THE VERGE OF THE BIG TIME” – SF Chronicle
“A RISING STAR W/ VIBRANT SONGS” - Manhattan Users Guide
“IMPRESSIVE TALENT W/ ECHOES OF MAROON 5 AND STEVIE WONDER”
– Music Connection
“A KILLER VOICE AND SOME SERIOUS SKILLS ON THE PIANO, KIFF
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Seattle Times Op-Ed: Odwalla Was Responsive In Wake Of E. Coli Tragedy
Seattle Times
My Op-Ed, as Director of Strategic Communications, to the Seattle Times editorial about Odwalla: "Rotten fruit, black crud and the end of Odwalla," Jan. 16)
Projects
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Concordia Summit - Winrock International: Campaign Against Labor Trafficking
From Bloomberg Business Week (http://bloom.bg/2daCSJZ) "Concordia isn’t just talk-talk-talk, Swift and Logothetis say. They have a research arm and aim to nurture partnerships between the public and private sectors. On Sept. 20 they announced a joint initiative with Winrock International, an NGO founded by the late Winthrop Rockefeller, to end slave labor in the fishing industry, starting in Thailand. The plan is to exert influence through the supply chain. In a news release, Logothetis said he…
From Bloomberg Business Week (http://bloom.bg/2daCSJZ) "Concordia isn’t just talk-talk-talk, Swift and Logothetis say. They have a research arm and aim to nurture partnerships between the public and private sectors. On Sept. 20 they announced a joint initiative with Winrock International, an NGO founded by the late Winthrop Rockefeller, to end slave labor in the fishing industry, starting in Thailand. The plan is to exert influence through the supply chain. In a news release, Logothetis said he was “thrilled” by the effort: “While convening and research are important, our ultimate objective is on-the-ground impact.”
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Asia Regional Agricultural Innovation Summit
Designed concept and content for, and actively participated in, a groundbreaking event for agricultural development for ASEAN nations. Held in Bangkok, Thailand, the two-day Summit featured tech entrepreneurs, multi-nationals, USAID missions from 10+ countries and DC, and "innovation developers" from the fields of 'design thinking," behavioral economics and the maker movement.
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Brand, Logo, Website Redesign - Corporate Strategic Repositioning
Complete redesign, rebuild and launch of Winrock International's website - including projects in 45+ countries, mapping technologies, photography, video, copy, graphic design, multiple languages, several brands, and more. Part of a full brand refresh, including logo, and strategic repositioning. Dave Anderson led with help from our team, Paul Singh built, Raven&Crow designed.
Old Logo: http://web.archive.org/web/20150317040120/http://www.winrock.org/
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#musicMLK - a civic music movement that infuses Dr. MLK Jr's National Day of Service, with music
http://www.musicmlk.org/#musicmlk
#musicMLK happens each January on the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend.
Music has a unique power to unite people from all walks of life.
Each year, #musicMLK encourages musicians and music lovers to co-create participatory events in their communities, with a special emphasis on engagement with isolated populations like hospitalized children, veterans, the elderly, the homeless, and others who are in need.
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Clinton Global Initiative, Commitment to Expand MusicianCorps
Made and kept a public commitment at CGI to expand MusicianCorps domestically. Learn more here:
http://www.musicnationalservice.org/musiciancorps-makes-commitment-expand-cgi-america
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You Can't Keep It Down - Indie Acclaimed "Soulful Pop Rock" Album (11 songs)
Wrote, produced and performed award-winning, indie, "soulful pop rock" album:
"You Can't Keep It Down:"
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/you-cant-keep-it-down/id114376633
Reviews: http://www.kiffgallagher.com/music-reviews/ -
Will and Surrender - Demo Album "A cross between John Mayer and Stevie Wonder" - SF Examiner
Wrote, performed and produced a full-length debut "groove pop" album:
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/will-and-surrender/id5947168
Reviews: http://www.kiffgallagher.com/music-reviews/
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Thich Naht Hanh "On-Success" set to music
Met with master teacher and deep inspiration, Thich Nhat Hanh. TNH introduced mindfulness to the Western world, was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King, and created a national service program for Vietnamese youth after WW II. Before I began my role as president of Social Venture Network, I asked TNH about the meaning of "business success." I asked the super talented Gary Malkin to put his answer to music: http://www.kiffgallagher.com/2007/10/26/thich-naht-hanh-on-success/
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Fourth Sector Concept Paper
Served in the original working group that developed the “Fourth Sector” concept paper to frame and accelerate the emergence of new “hybrid” or "blended value" business models and B-Corps.
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AmeriCorps Pledge
Was given an amazing opportunity to have a modest editing hand in the development of the AmeriCorps Pledge. See drafts, from my White House days above. Fellow staffer, Jodi Kantor was the lead author. I'm sure Robert Gordon helped too.
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Public Speaking: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Social Impact, Public Policy
Keynoted, guest lectured and spoken on panels at the following venues and events: Aspen Institute, Stanford Center for Social Innovation (GSB), Clinton Global Initiative, Center for American Progress, Green Business Association, National Governors Association, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, UCLA Anderson School of Management, Independent Sector, Kenan Institute, Michigan Ross School of Business, Net Impact, Business for Social Responsibility, National Council of State Legislatures…
Keynoted, guest lectured and spoken on panels at the following venues and events: Aspen Institute, Stanford Center for Social Innovation (GSB), Clinton Global Initiative, Center for American Progress, Green Business Association, National Governors Association, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, UCLA Anderson School of Management, Independent Sector, Kenan Institute, Michigan Ross School of Business, Net Impact, Business for Social Responsibility, National Council of State Legislatures, University of Washington Foster School, Berkeley Law, Clinton School for Public Service, Arts and Education Partnership (AEP), TEDx - Golden Gate Park, ISKME - Big Ideas Festival
Speaking topics include creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship; corporate citizenship and social responsibility; brand strategy; crisis communications; natural foods and healthy lifestyle; national service, arts and social policy.
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Develop Portfolio of Services and Solutions to demonstrate Winrock's Impact
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Winrock really had no clear or consistent articulation of what it does or how it does it. I took the lead in corporate wide process to fill the vaccum. Personally co-wrote, edited and in some cases invented new frameworks and language (including concepts for graphics) for the firm's impact communications. It was a 3 month, somewhat messy and broadly inclusive project (programs, creative, execs, consultants) that delivered portfolio of products that were put to work immediately by program teams,…
Winrock really had no clear or consistent articulation of what it does or how it does it. I took the lead in corporate wide process to fill the vaccum. Personally co-wrote, edited and in some cases invented new frameworks and language (including concepts for graphics) for the firm's impact communications. It was a 3 month, somewhat messy and broadly inclusive project (programs, creative, execs, consultants) that delivered portfolio of products that were put to work immediately by program teams, partners and executives in 50 countries. Alexander Knapp (AKC Global) was my external co-lead, and thought and action partner, along with internal teams.
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Fundraising and Development
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Raised funds throughout my career from individuals and family foundations including Gates, Hewlett, Kellogg, Irvine, Surdna, Kenan and the Walter & Elise Haas Fund. Generated public investments from federal, state and local sources. Recruited corporate sponsors and investments from Charles Schwab, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Levi Strauss, PG&E, TPG and other major companies. Developed business and earned-income strategies with public schools, universities, hospitals, and human service…
Raised funds throughout my career from individuals and family foundations including Gates, Hewlett, Kellogg, Irvine, Surdna, Kenan and the Walter & Elise Haas Fund. Generated public investments from federal, state and local sources. Recruited corporate sponsors and investments from Charles Schwab, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Levi Strauss, PG&E, TPG and other major companies. Developed business and earned-income strategies with public schools, universities, hospitals, and human service organizations.
Honors & Awards
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St Paul's School Alumni Association Award
St. Paul's School
The Alumni Association Award is the highest distinction that can be bestowed on an alumna or alumnus by the Association. Its recipients are those living alumni who, through outstanding service, have improved the quality of life in a community on a local, national, or global level.
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The James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award Finalist
The James Irvine Foundation
The Awards recognize exceptional leadership, characterized by:
SIGNIFICANCE The leader's work addresses an issue that is critical to California's future, and the issue is anticipated to affect the quality of life of a substantial number of Californians into the future.
EFFECTIVENESS The leader has been highly effective in achieving positive change. His or her work has a measurable record of accomplishment.
INNOVATION The leader is advancing an innovative strategy that…The Awards recognize exceptional leadership, characterized by:
SIGNIFICANCE The leader's work addresses an issue that is critical to California's future, and the issue is anticipated to affect the quality of life of a substantial number of Californians into the future.
EFFECTIVENESS The leader has been highly effective in achieving positive change. His or her work has a measurable record of accomplishment.
INNOVATION The leader is advancing an innovative strategy that directly improves people's lives. The work represents a leap in creativity or a fundamental departure from usual practice.
INCLUSIVENESS The leader helps build bridges among people with differing viewpoints or different backgrounds.
TIMING OF RECOGNITION The leader's project is at a stage at which this recognition could substantially enhance its probability to inspire replication, and/or the relevant policy environment is conducive to progress at this time.
FIELD LEADERSHIP The leader has demonstrated an interest in sharing his or her model within the field and informing policymaking on related issues. -
GQ Magazine "Better Man, Better World" Search Finalist
GQ Magazine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6lYcf282Eo
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/11/gq-better-men-better-worl_n_678651.html
GQ 'Better Men Better World Search' Honors Ordinary Men Making A Difference
08/11/2010 01:32 pm ET | Updated May 25, 2011
GQ Magazine's Better Men Better World Search is honoring men who have taken action to make a difference in their communities and the world around them. The magazine called for submissions from readers and whittled the nominees down…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6lYcf282Eo
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/11/gq-better-men-better-worl_n_678651.html
GQ 'Better Men Better World Search' Honors Ordinary Men Making A Difference
08/11/2010 01:32 pm ET | Updated May 25, 2011
GQ Magazine's Better Men Better World Search is honoring men who have taken action to make a difference in their communities and the world around them. The magazine called for submissions from readers and whittled the nominees down to five finalists. Now, it's up to popular vote to determine the winner.
Each of the nominees has founded or co-founded a nonprofit organization, through which they work toward positive change. Nominees include Jimmie Briggs, who co-founded The Man Up Campaign, inspiring young people to put an end to violence against women and girls, and Kiff Gallagher, who started the MusicianCorps, encouraging musicians to dedicate one or two years of service to working at schools where arts budgets have been cut.
Ken Frantz, the founder of Bridges to Prosperity, an organization that improves lives in the developing world by connecting communities with reliable bridges, and Tad Skylar Agoglia, the founder of the nationwide emergency relief organization First Response Team of America, are also in the running for the prize.
The fifth finalist is John Prendergast, co-founder of The Enough Project, who co-wrote "Not On Our Watch" with actor Don Cheadle, and is an activist for human rights in Africa. -
Most Promising Start-Up
Philanthropedia
Philanthropedia, a national group working in partnership with local foundations to help donors give more strategically, reviews and evaluates non-profits. "Start-ups can hold the potential to offer innovative or new solutions to existing problems in a field. Therefore, we asked our experts to recommend the most promising start-up social enterprises in 2010…"
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The Aspen Institute - Top-10 Policy Innovations to Strengthen U.S. Communities
Aspen Institute
The Aspen Institute is pleased to present ten policy innovations for the nonprofit or social sector. This report puts together in one place the proposals of leading thinkers in the field who are working to address social problems and improve the lives of those in need through improved nonprofit-government policies. We believe these ideas, if implemented, would go a long way towards strengthening communities throughout the United…
The Aspen Institute is pleased to present ten policy innovations for the nonprofit or social sector. This report puts together in one place the proposals of leading thinkers in the field who are working to address social problems and improve the lives of those in need through improved nonprofit-government policies. We believe these ideas, if implemented, would go a long way towards strengthening communities throughout the United States.
http://www.aspeninstitute.org/sites/default/files/content/docs/NSPPmoblzchng(print).pdf
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