Provides inspired leadership to ensure the mission of United Partners for Human Services (UPHS) is carried out, works with the Board of Directors on setting the strategic direction and internal organizational policies, and is the organization's chief external spokesperson. United Partners for Human Services is a coalition of human service providers and supporting partners working together to improve the delivery of human services in the Big Bend. Membership driven, UPHS is committed to providing a unified voice for human service agencies in our community. Overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of UPHS, supervises staff and/or volunteers and oversees the advocacy, programmatic, financial and management operations of the organization specific to:• Oversee the development of creative and innovative approaches to accomplishing the goals and carrying out the mission of UPHS.• Ensure all activities of the organization are aligned with the UPHS core values of collaboration, community and achievement.• Represent UPHS activities and point of view to local elected officials, organizations and public.• Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends that could affect UPHS members and the human services sector.• Implemented first awareness campaign for UPHS: Faces of Human Services (launched May 2019).• Establish sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups and organizations.• Publicize the activities of the organization and its members.• Grown membership by 10% in first year.• Increased overall revenue by 20% in first year.• Work with the board of directors to set strategic direction, priorities and internal policies of the organization.• Identify, assess and inform the board of directors of internal and external issues that affect the organization.

• Evaluated community resources to maximize mission effectiveness.• Advocated on behalf of first generation college students having access to higher education.• Led effective and aggressive advancement program to fund organization by 5% growth each year.• Developed and maintained relationships with civic groups, businesses, Foundations, alumni and other key stakeholders.• Collaborated on short/long term strategic priorities for Development activities in consultation with Board of Directors.• Served as Development Committee Liaison, facilitating meetings and preparing all related board materials.• Managed the annual operating budget in congruence with annual fund development plan.• Developed business development processes and business development management. • Spoke on behalf of Foundation to increase awareness, support while advancing its mission and vision. • Assisted with investment of Foundation funds in accordance with Bylaws.• Managed staff and Development interns – 3 over time at Foundation.• Facilitated training and orientation for new staff and volunteers.• Successfully increased overall unrestricted contributed support by 28% during time at SSF.• Increased overall grant awards by 30%..• Increased overall endowment by 8%.• Implemented Young Philanthropist Giving Society, to capture young alumni in the philanthropic activities.

Personal Achievements:• Successfully increased overall fundraising by 7% each year.• Established new outreach efforts to offset loss in federal funding due to sequestration.• Increased local media coverage of agency by 50%, including National News (Fox and Friends).• Increased grant awards by 10%.• Increased individual donor base by 37%.• Increased endowment by 14%.• Implemented planned giving program.• Implemented comprehensive fund development and communication plan to increase exposure and awareness.• Working on state-wide level to increase awareness of aging issues.• Conceptualized and designed all marketing and collateral materials.• Managed website and social media.

The Southeastern Credit Union Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to progressive professional development of credit union staff and volunteers, financial education programs for youth and adults, and creating valuable resources for our member credit unions and the communities they serve. Our mission is to promote economic development and prosperity in the communities our credit union's serve.Personal Acheivements:• Consolidated three existing charitable foundations into one $5M charitable foundation focused on Education, CMN fundraising, Disaster Relief and CIF fundraising for both Alabama and Florida.• Developed and implemented bylaws and articles of incorporation.• Managed Foundation communications daily on local, state and national level.• Established Strategic Branding and Visibility Plan, including logo, website and collateral materials.• Oversight of yearly budget and prudently managed Foundation resources.• Developed Governance and Fundraising Manuals, Guides, Policies and Procedures.• Developed and sustained a diverse funding base, working to increase funding support from LSCU affiliates, vendors and credit union partners.• Ranked among Top 3 nationally for CMN fundraising in credit union industry.• Increased member affiliation and satisfaction among all credit unions in Alabama and Florida.• Developed toolkit for small asset sized credit unions.• Implemented resources for credit unions and community partners to use Financial Literacy and Education resources within their communities and among their credit union membership.• Conducted 52 strategic planning sessions with credit unions from $50M - $500M in assets with 100% resulting in increased assets, profitability and membership growth.

Responsible for identifying potential customers by cold calling, product demonstrations, and hands on training on all aspects of CBC’s products and tools. Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective customers by working within trade associations and community service organizations to build relationships and referrals. Organize and plan events with complementary vendors to showcase and educate client base. Our services include customized Fraud and Risk Management Solutions, Credit & ID verification services, AVM's, SSA & IRS transcripts, Flood Zone Determination and Customer Authentication.