About Rachel
When she was just 26 years old, Rachel Muir launched Girlstart, a non-profit organization to empower girls in math, science, engineering and technology in the living room of her apartment with $500 and a credit card. She’s raised over 10 million dollars and has been featured on Oprah, CNN, the Today show and in twelve years at the helm of running a million dollar company, she empowered over 18,000 girls, families and teachers.
Featured in CosmoGIRL!, Texas Monthly, Glamour, The Dallas Morning News, Muir was described by the Austin Chronicle as a “bona fide media darling” and named one of Austin Monthly Magazine’s “Most Loved Women.” Her success has not gone unnoticed. A winner of Oprah Winfrey’s Use Your Life award, she is a three time finalist for Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award, was named “Outstanding Fundraising Executive of the Year” by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and one of Fast Company Magazines “Fast 50″ Champions of Innovation.
Rachel Muir is an inspirational entrepreneur and business leader. Most recently Ms. Muir was recruited to lead the Mothers’ Milk Bank at Austin. In less than a year she doubled the budget from $850k to almost 1.7 million, raised more than $500,000 to create a world-class milk bank with a drive-up milk drop for moms, renovated the new facility and secured a 5-year in-kind lease ensuring the agency’s future stability, recruited more donor moms than ever before, and brought in the largest grant in agency history.
Ms. Muir has a proven track record of accomplishments and strong and trusted relationships with nonprofits, philanthropists, and community leaders. She boasts over 15 years of experience as an entrepreneur and business leader raising over 10 million dollars and turning virtually unknown nonprofits into celebrated household names. Her unique approach of integrating leadership skills with social entrepreneurship, business, and personal achievement can help anyone ready to start a business or take their company to the next level. Muir is an expert consultant, advising individuals on fundraising, development, leadership, management, feasibility studies, strategic planning, succession planning, board development, marketing, media planning and an endless host of small business issues. Her formula for success includes creating innovative programs, building meaningful and lasting relationships, and fostering a team environment of respect and integrity where new ideas are welcomed, accomplishments are celebrated, and challenges are overcome.
To reach Ms. Muir for a consultation or interview, please call (512) 970-7983.
You can follow Rachel on Twitter @Rachelmuir or see her profile at LinkedIn.
