Description
A highly skilled and passionate non-profit leader with expertise in fund development strategic planning program design program evaluation and collaborative coordination. Possesses comprehensive knowledge implementing and leading effective programs as well as supporting organizations with community engagement to address issues that influence the well-being of the community gained through 25 years work experience. A strong leader with excellent research interpersonal and evaluation capabilities used to great effect in building and maintaining strong relationships with diverse stakeholders communities non-profit organizations and community leaders CAREER SUMMARY Executive Director Capable Communities, Minneapolis, MN 2012 - present * Founder of a small consulting company that specializes in management consulting for nonprofits * Services include fund development, strategic planning, evaluation planning, program design, evaluation planning, community engagement, collaborative coordination * Key contracts include: o Unity Opportunity Collaborative Provided grant management services and coordination of a $4 million contract to develop workforce development strategies that address racial equity concerns o Northside Community Response Team Provided program design, strategic planning and project management to collaborative that addressed long-term poverty and generational welfare dependence in North Minneapolis o St. Paul Area Council of Churches Fund development, evaluation, project reporting Director of Community Engagement 2015 - 2016