Derwin Dubose
is a public affairs strategist who connects people to policy.
Click the arrows to select examples and news clips of my work helping social-sector organizations navigate the intersection of press, policy, advocacy, and fundraising.
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Policy
Derwin has led successful public policy efforts.
2009 | Launched Future of Retirement Study Commission to recommend legislative changes to 820,000-member pension fund. The Commission’s work led to the N.C. General Assembly providing $250 million to fully fund the pension.
News Clip: Bloomberg Businessweek | Download: Commission Report (pdf)
Media outreach
Derwin has leveraged earned media to reach millions of residents.
2009 | Launched campaign to help North Carolinians weather the financial crisis. Through 14 events and 131 press hits, reached 11.4-million print and television audience with information on foreclosure prevention, asset-building and retirement security.
View: Campaign Overview | News Clips: “Money Man” Carolina Alumni Review (jpg), News 14, WNCT-TV
Social media
Derwin has leveraged social media to deliver proof points.
2010-11 | Conducted social media strategic plan for two state government agencies. Produced short web documentaries to highlight the early college movement in North Carolina, which creates unique educational experiences for underrepresented students.
View: Social media strategic plan, Wake STEM Early College (Vimeo), Cumberland Int’l Early College (Vimeo)
Non-profit fundraising
Derwin has raised over $2 million for non-profit groups.
2007 | Raised $1.6M to support critically ill children and their families by launching the Ronald McDonald House of Durham’s first comprehensive fundraising program. Utilized major giving, direct mail, events, and surrogate fundraising.
News Clip: New York Times, (Raleigh) News and Observer | View: 2009 Fundraising Plan
Political campaigns
Derwin has managed field and fundraising for political committees.
2006 | Raised $250,000 to add 5 seats to the Democratic majority in the North Carolina House, increased voter turnout by 154% in target races, elected two young candidates to Congress and State House, and volunteered for the Obama campaign.
News Clip: “Youth Movement” Carolina Alumni Review (pdf)
Advocacy
Derwin has influenced policy through advocacy campaigns.
2007 | Staffed Young Democrats’ successful lobbying efforts for same-day voter registration in North Carolina, which added over 180,000 new voters during the 2008 elections. One-third of the new voters were African American.
Dēmos Policy Analysis: White Paper (pdf)
Non-profit outreach
Derwin has connected non-profits to non-traditional communities.
2011 | Launched Diversity Committee for the Conservation Trust for North Carolina‘s board to link young people, urban residents, and people of color to land protection and environmental efforts. Honored by the Institute for Conservation Leadership.
Leadership Profile: Reconnecting with land, heritage health | News Clip: ICL Award | Link: Diversity Project
Political outreach
Derwin has connected committees to targeted voter communities.
2006 | Staffed Devout Democrats, a faith-based political committee that showed why religious Americans vote for Democrats. The committee developed several ads, including one featuring UNC basketball coach Dean Smith.
Download: Dean Smith ad (jpg) | News Clip: Independent Weekly
