Provide consulting services to established and new nonprofit organizations, emphasizing Start Up Practices/Processes, Strategic Planning, Fundraising and Board Governance.

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Buiding One Community- Formerly Neighbors Link Stamford- Rebranding January 2017• Founder Executive Director. Coordinated the launching of NLS/B1C as its first Executive Director. • Raised funds, and worked with community members to create a concept and execute a 2-year plan that resulted in the successful opening of NLS/B1C in 2011• Led with the Board of Directors and key staff members a rebranding campaign- choosing the new name Building One Community, logo, marketing materials… Show more Buiding One Community- Formerly Neighbors Link Stamford- Rebranding January 2017• Founder Executive Director. Coordinated the launching of NLS/B1C as its first Executive Director. • Raised funds, and worked with community members to create a concept and execute a 2-year plan that resulted in the successful opening of NLS/B1C in 2011• Led with the Board of Directors and key staff members a rebranding campaign- choosing the new name Building One Community, logo, marketing materials and managed the successful transition (2017)• Actively involved in grant research and grant writing, as well as financial management. • Worked closely with Board, staff, and program partners across sectors in developing an effective and sustainable organization recognized across the state; currently, it has 30 employees and a $2.75M operating budget.• Responded to the immediate needs of local immigrants disproportionally impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, developing a new Emergency Assistance program and raising over $500K in a 3 month period. Show less

The organization unaffiliated from Neighbors Link Network in July of 2016 and rebranded as Building One Community in January of 2017.

• Part Time Deputy Executive Director- Supported ED of Neighbors Link Mt Kisco and CEO of Neighbors Link Network in the formation of the first Neighbors Link affiliate• Researched and compiled materials to create the first Neighbors Link Affiliate Manual

• Part-Time Executive Director. Designed and implemented strategy and fundraising plan to support early childhood program in Cali, Colombia.• Worked with a group of Colombian philanthropists based in the USA to facilitate capacity-building efforts in nonprofit management and fundraising with groups in Colombia.

Provided consulting services to established and new nonprofit organizations in Colombia, emphasizing Strategic Planning, Fundraising and Board Governance.

•Created a new Colombian diaspora philanthropy organization based in NYC, channeling talent and resources to NGO sector in Colombia.• Initiated cooperative efforts with existing international diaspora philanthropy organizations in NYC (Brazil Foundation, American-India Foundation).• Developed a Major Donors Cultivation fundraising seminar for 25 small and medium-size nonprofit organizations in Colombia, working in partnership with a Colombian based foundation, and with the support of… Show more •Created a new Colombian diaspora philanthropy organization based in NYC, channeling talent and resources to NGO sector in Colombia.• Initiated cooperative efforts with existing international diaspora philanthropy organizations in NYC (Brazil Foundation, American-India Foundation).• Developed a Major Donors Cultivation fundraising seminar for 25 small and medium-size nonprofit organizations in Colombia, working in partnership with a Colombian based foundation, and with the support of the New School’s Non-profit management program, CUNY’s Center for the Studies of Civil Society, and The Synergos Institute in NYC. Show less