University of Louisiana at Monroe

University of Phoenix

Executive Director at Communities In Schools

Los Angeles, California, United States

Communities In Schools – Baytown is an evidence – based dropout prevention program that produces measurable results in empowering students to stay in school and achieve in life.Communities In Schools – Baytown (CISBaytown Area) is a nationally recognized, nonprofit, drop- out prevention organization dedicated to helping at- risk youth in Baytown Texas stay in school and successfully learn in order to become productive future citizens. We believe every child needs and deserves:  A personal one on one relationship with a caring adultA safe place to learn and grow A healthy start and a healthy futureA marketable skill to use upon graduationA chance to give back to peers and the community By bringing resources, services, parents and volunteers into schools, Communities In Schools Baytown, Texas creates a community of caring adults who work hand-in-hand with educators to make sure young people have the tools they need to stay in school and achieve in life. As the nation's largest dropout prevention organization, we serve nearly 1.5 million students in 2,300 schools.

Communities In Schools of Baytown

Executive Director

- Contract-1099) The Director of Development will report directly to the Executive Director and be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing funding to support existing and planned program activities. The Director of Development will oversee relationships with Foundations and Corporate sponsors, as well as expand growing individual donor base. The Director of Development will be responsible for writing grant proposals and reports, as well as donor briefings.In carrying out these duties, the Director of Development works closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors.

A Window Between Worlds

Director Of Development

Not for Profit Strategic Business Consulting:Provide independent advice and support in developing corporate platforms to increase donor relations,  grant administration, sales goals/revenue generation, change management, conduct social media campaigns, strategic grant contract administration, marketing/branding & public relations. Meet organizational fundraising targets, human resources objectives, and aspirations. Trains and motivates people in all aspects of fundraising; creates fundraising plans and helps in implementing and evaluating those plans; researches prospective donors and writes proposals; manages mailing lists and donor information; conducts feasibility studies; studies and recommends structural changes in an organization to improve functioning and fundraising efficiency; and helps in hiring fundraising staff. Prepares and submits funding proposals, grant applications, and reports to funders. Will research and identify government, corporate and foundation grant funding opportunities for the purpose of developing additional funding resources for the clients. ◾Work with agency principal and clients on strategic positioning and planning.◾Guide clients in branding, positioning and marketing implementation.◾Write marketing plans including strategic analysis, competition, positioning, messaging, tactics and budget.◾Research industries and markets to identify growth opportunities for clients.◾Recommend and lead approach for primary and secondary research to support client branding projects.◾Assist principal on responding to new business opportunities including researching companies and industries, writing proposals, preparing presentations and other new business efforts.◾Participate in business development presentations and meetings as appropriate◾Actively presents ideas to expand service offering and enhance positioning of the <a href="http://firm.www.cc3llc.com">firm.www.cc3llc.com</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/zMpLyv1W14s">https://youtu.be/zMpLyv1W14s</a>

CLC, LLC Management Consultants

Founder/President (Nonprofit  Consultant)

- Contract -1099) Develop, implement and monitor progress toward short- and long-term fundraising strategy and goals.

The Mary Campbell Center

Director Of Fund Development

- Contract - 1099) Develop and oversee the annual fundraising programIdentify prospective individual and corporate donors and develop strategies to cultivate those relationshipsMaintain ongoing communications with private and corporate donorsResearch donor relation programs at local, state and federal art institutionsEnsure timely and accurate report deliveries to fundersCollaborate with staff on the management and planning of fundraising events and donor receptions• Project Leadership: Experience in planning, leading, and managing development projects, including coordinating with peers to achieve desired outcomes, and tracking and reporting on progress to senior managers/board of directors• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Takes initiative and actively seeks to deepen current donor relationships and to forge new ones• Communications: Skilled in creating powerful, compelling written and oral communications for fundraising. Ability to convey complex ideas through brief, simple materials. Experience and credibility when presenting materials to external audiences• Influencing: Gets others to accept ideas by using convincing arguments, creates a win-win situation and responds appropriately to key stakeholders• Collaboration: Effective at working with others to reach common goals and objectives• Relationship Building: Skilled at establishing and cultivating strong relationships with peers, across different levels of the organization and externally.

Family Service Association

Director of Development

Support and partner with the Vice President, Executive Director, and board members on all major fundraising initiatives.Collaborate with the Chief  Financial Officer (CFO) to develop and implement the agency financial strategy. Controlled/managed at budget of $4.5 million.Actively work with the Vice President, Executive Director, and senior staff to develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy to include corporate, foundation, government grants, etc.Have primary responsibility for development, human resources,  and execution of all proposals; write and archive all proposals with a long-term relationship-management approval.Oversee research funding sources and trends, with foresight, to help position the agency ahead of major funding changes or trends.Monitor all donor information; provide and present statistical analysis to board and senior leaders.Develop and implement a stewardship program aimed at cultivating deeper ties with donors.Monitor and report regularly on the progress of the development program.Identify, develop, and mentor the development team.

YWCA USA

Development Manager

Develop and execute campus annual fundraising plan (22 schools: elementary, middle, & high school).Secure financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations.Manage the implementation of Raiser's Edge and oversee staff responsible for data entry and gift processing.Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors.Creating and executing a strategy for a large sustained base of annual individual donors.Oversight of all campus special events.Developing and tracking proposals and reports for all foundation and corporate fundraising.Manage all athletic administration, scheduled games, and/or campus facility operations.

Morehouse Parish School Board

Teacher/Athletics/Grant Manager

Facilitated breakthrough performance of sales/marketing and service delivery for South Texas Gulf Coast Regional Territory of Preparedness Health and Safety Services Unit.Managed day to day operations from: Branch Directors, Divisional Sales Representatives, Training Specialist, Logistics Specialist, Volunteer Managers, and Chapter Supervisors totaling more than 20.Performed role of Chairperson of health and safety lines of service team for (15) facilities. Accomplish reaching high level marketing and sales quotas, oversaw all administrative operations, donor/fund-raising development,  managed the human resource aspect by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicated job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures.Ensured delivery of high-quality health and safety services through oversight of administration, recruitment, regional training, purchasing, corporate partnerships, fundraising, grant management, and controlled budget of $8.5 million.

American Red Cross

South Texas Regional Health and Safety Director/Development

Significantly exceeded expectations through managing (7) early childhood facilities (ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age), supervision of support staff, and department managers totaling more than 30.Guided community fitness and wellness programs to include development of program curriculum, and provided oversight of business and financial services, and sales and marketing operations. Delivered high-impact performance in roles of grant writer, donor and partner relations liaison, and public relations spokesperson.Drafted and executed policies and procedures for ethical business behavior, resulting in stabilization of Business Services Department.Established partnership with Houston Community College Southeast and Houston Community College Northeast for free child care services for students.Drafted and submitted 4 RFP’s resulting in award of $300K for various programs within first 6 months of   tenure.

Senior Director Children and Youth Services

Optimized administration output, oversight of multi-facility operations, created/implemented curriculum development for (5) early childhood facilities.Executed agency annual development plan.Increased the sales/marketing, agency grant writer/public relations liaison. Developed agency manuals of business and financial policies, and successfully manage the NAEYC accreditation process for (2) early childhood centers.Supervised teachers, counselors, field supervisors, and city-wide athletic coaches totaling 30 staff.Headed high-impact training programs, trained/directed other staff in winning marketing and fundraising initiatives. Fostered relationships with potential and existing corporate and foundation sponsors, as well as individual donors. Restored management capability for agency’s financial resources. Facilitated generation of annual revenue of $3 million.

Christopher Crease