Evan Bennett, MBA

Evan Bennett, MBA, has a diverse work experience that spans multiple industries and roles.

Evan currently works at Plative as an Industry Strategist for Community Foundations, where they advise clients and the delivery team in implementing NetSuite and Salesforce solutions. Evan is responsible for uncovering business requirements and architecting effective solutions.

Prior to their current role, Evan served as the Deputy Director (COO) at 501 Commons. In this position, they directed the creation and implementation of an annual budget of $4.5M and led the development of a 3-year pro forma financial strategy. Evan also oversaw donation disbursements and reconciliations, presented financial updates to the Finance Committee, and collaborated with the Controller to develop internal controls and policies. Additionally, Evan administered the organization's compensation strategy and represented them in business relationships with insurance and benefit providers. Evan provided oversight of Financial Services and Data Solutions operations and implemented various improvements for the organization's 401k and HRIS systems.

Evan also has experience in the arts and nonprofit sectors. Evan served as the Executive Director of Evergreen City Ballet, where they led the organization's operations. Evan also worked at Seattle Opera and Springfield Ballet Inc in executive director roles, overseeing various aspects of the organizations' activities.

Furthermore, Evan has experience in audience development and outreach coordination at Springfield Regional Opera and teaching as an English Teaching Assistant for the Fulbright Commission/ Austrian American Educational Commission. Evan taught cultural lessons in Austrian high schools to broaden students' English language experience.

Overall, Evan Bennett, MBA, brings a wealth of experience in finance, operations, leadership, and nonprofit management to their current role at Plative.

Evan Bennett, MBA, has a diverse educational background spanning both music and business.

In 2004, Evan Bennett began their higher education journey at Oberlin College, where they pursued a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance. Evan successfully completed their degree in 2008.

Following their undergraduate studies, Evan Bennett attended the Manhattan School of Music from 2008 to 2010, where they earned a Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance.

In 2013, Evan Bennett furthered their education by enrolling in Drury University, where they pursued a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Business Administration and Management, General. Evan successfully completed this degree in 2015.

Continuing their academic pursuits, Evan Bennett attended the University of Washington from 2018 to 2019. During this period, they obtained a Graduate Certificate in Accounting, further enhancing their knowledge in the field.

In addition to their formal education, Evan Bennett has also obtained certifications in the financial field. In 2022, they acquired the NetSuite Certified Financial User certification from Oracle. Evan also obtained the SuiteFoundations Certification from Oracle in the same year.