Brooke Marston
Associate Director of Development, School of Film + Television
Loyola Marymount University
Culver City, CA USA
“One of my biggest challenges was coming into myself and trusting that I have what it takes...I just had to believe it.”
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By Roadtrip NationBrooke Marston
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Attended Loyola Marymount University (LMU) where I received my bachelor’s degree in screenwriting.
While still in college, I started interning very early and built up some valuable connections, which led to my first job at the William Morris Endeavor talent agency.
I then went to work for the Gersh Agency as an agent trainee, but eventually realized that working at talent agencies wasn’t for me.
Transitioned into working in television development for CBS, where I worked with screenwriters and executives to help bring their scripts to life.
In 2012, I got laid off—this allowed me to do some soul-searching, and helped me discover that I wanted to do more and that my true passion was in social impact.
Began working in donor relations and community outreach, analyzing and reporting market research and trends around millennial donation habits, and encouraging them to give back at their level.
In 2014, I started Charity Girl Problems, a website designed to empower people to find their philanthropic style by sharing the stories behind popular brands, organizations, and social movements.
I now work as the associate director of development for the School of Film + Television at me alma mater, Loyola Marymount University.
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Education
High School
Career
Associate Director of Development, School of Film + Television
I develop unique cause marketing opportunities for Fortune 500 companies, startups, and non-profits.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Non-Profit Organizations
Business
Upholding a Cause and Belief
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for everyone
Find the people in your life that challenge you to do more and do better. Listening to them can be really helpful and motivating. Lean into your network and offer them support as well. Focus on the impact and the goal, don't get bogged down by the shallow social media and numbers side of this work.
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"You can't do this!"
Challenges I Overcame
Job Loss
Self-Esteem Issues
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Loyola Marymount University students and alumni
