Deborah Daughtry Email & Phone Number

➥ As a highly collaborative and confident leader, I bring both operational acumen and experience, specializing in implementing internal solutions across organizations, with 22+ years in the non-profit space. I have a talent for approaching organizational responsibilities with rigor, precision, and a strong connection to politic and movement purpose. I care deeply about the impact of systems and processes on people and capabilities and have been recognized for lending gravitas to the day-to-day of “back-office,” with a deep understanding of how workflows can impact the successful pursuit of an organization’s mission, vision, and goals. I also consistently make strategic decisions that inspire respect and confidence from others. ➥ In my most recent role as Director of Operations for a non-profit foundation “working to advance peace, a healthy environment, reproductive justice, and a flourishing democracy”, I managed office operations, reporting directly to the Executive Director with oversight for the Foundation’s internal and external communications, governance, and administration. I also oversaw facilities, general human resources, and board activities. The organization is now shutting its doors, and I am currently leading the wind down, including spending down grants.➥ A few examples of my capabilities:-Spearheaded a project to automate the proposal process, presenting a proposal for grantees to apply for a grant directly from the organization’s website, reducing costs while increasing efficiency.-Oversaw a rebranding project that included a new website, CMS, logo, and collaboration with trademark attorneys to trademark the new logo and name of the organization.-Coached, mentored, trained, and developed countless students.I’m always looking to grow my network and make new connections. To connect, message me here or email: fleurdeb@gmail.com☛ Key Skills ☚ Non-profit Operations Management | Designing Systems & Processes | Risk Management | Financial Management Reporting | Supervising Managers of Managers | Collaborative Leadership | Project Management | Attention to Details | Mission, Vision & Goals | Integrity & trustworthiness | Creating Inspiring Environments | Holding Others’ Accountable | Communication

Listed skills include Philanthropy, Grants, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, and 9 others.

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  Director Of Operations

  Compton Foundation

  Dec 2000 - May 2023 - San Francisco Bay Area

  Description: I reported directly to the Executive Director with oversight for the Foundation’s internal and external communications, governance, and administration. I managed operations of the office, partnering with the Director of Finance on the Operations budget. I also served as the liaison with office building management and managed benefits and human resources for the Foundation. I oversaw the Foundation’s website and public communication activities, including all necessary technology systems, computer network, data backup, equipment, and software. I functioned as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors, with oversight for all governance processes, including board minutes, board member orientation and training, and maintaining official corporate records and logistics related to board meetings.Highlights:-Spearheaded a project to automate the proposal process, presenting a proposal for grantees to apply for a grant directly from the organization’s website, reducing costs while increasing efficiency.-Improved transparency and accountability in the organization by recommending for approval a records retention policy, travel policy, creating an employee handbook, working with a consultant to create the organization’s plan document, designing and implementing a filing system on a shared file, and creating a password restricted file on the server for all HR and sensitive files accessible by the ED and DOO only. -Coached, mentored, trained, and developed countless students.-Planned and moved the office from Redwood Shores, CA to an office suite in the financial district of San Francisco in 2011.-Collaborated with the executive director in negotiating a 6-year lease. Worked with building engineers and construction team on deliverables, punch list, and oversight of the project and budget. -Oversaw a rebranding project that included a new website, CMS, logo, and collaboration with trademark attorneys to trademark the new logo and name of the organization.