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- Develop and provide opportunities to put 300 volunteers on the front lines- Mentor, manage, lead, and inspire program managers- Develop and mentor next-generation youth leaders, provide domestic and international service and leadership experiences- Identify programs that lead to a measurable difference in the lives of our volunteers and those we serve- Develop partnerships with local organizations and business: Convergys, ToysRUs, Two Men and a Truck, Cincinnati Church of Christ, Cincinnati Police, among others- Presenting to educate and spark inspiration, provide proactive accountability- Develop stakeholder communication plans - donors, volunteers, recipients- Align stakeholder agendas and outcomes for effectiveness- Develop agendas, plan, and present for US Chapter directors on chapter organization and development- Work with US executive leadership to develop chapter models for communication and fundraising including the integration of social media to reach the individualSKILLS- Presenting- Advising and Mentoring- Strategic Planning- Building Collaborative Organizational RelationshipsTAKEAWAYSEarned 2010 & 2014 HOPE worldwide Volunteer Director of the YearDirecting an effective non-profit hinges on communication with stakeholders. Communication is saying what the listener wants and needs to hear through the vehicle of their choice in terms that they will understand. The role is not simply one of helping those in need but motivating others to do the work while removing all obstacles and excuses that might stand in their way. Getting to YES requires direct, well-thought-out and articulated stories that show as much as possible in the shortest amount of time possible. Volunteers who give of their time and resources deserve well-though-out leadership and a great example.