Ernest Brooks Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As one of the country's premier executive search firms, Isaacson, Miller recruits senior leaders for some of the top visual and performing arts and cultural organizations, academic medical centers, healthcare institutions, foundations, preK-12 education and education improvement organizations, colleges and universities, social justice advocacy groups, conservation and environment organizations, human services providers, and other mission-driven organizations that make a difference in people's lives.

Atlanta, Georgia

Comprehensive leadership, strategy and project management solutions for mission-driven organizations.Primary Practice Areas:Strengthening Organizational CapacityImplementing Innovative Revenue-generation StrategiesDeveloping, Scaling-Up and Sustaining New ProgramsQualitative Research and AnalysisStaffing Realignment/Organizational RedesignPartnership Development and Relationship ManagementVolunteer EngagementTransition and Succession PlanningRepresentative Projects:Prospect Madison, LLCConducted qualitative research for a book project on Triple Strength Leadership under contract with Harvard Business Press. Particular research emphasis on models of moral leadership, managerial ethics, crisis management and career transitions between public/governmental, corporate and nonprofit sectors.Academy of Preachers, Inc.Designed and implemented a national membership and partnership program with a focus on revenue generation, constituent engagement, pipeline development and program support. Advised president and senior staff on organizational strategy and new program development.Morehouse College - Martin Luther King Jr. International ChapelFacilitated an overall organizational assessment and strategic planning process to align current projects, new program development and staffing with departmental mission and institution-wide vision and goals. Developed proposals for new program funding and legacy program sustainability. Developed comprehensive project plans for short-term and long-term initiatives.

Atlanta, Georgia

• Served as a senior advisor to the CEO on organizational strategy and operational effectiveness.• Managed high-level special projects with internal and external stakeholders.• Developed strategic partnerships and relationships that align with organizational mission and goals.• Led the day-to-day operations of the Executive Office of the organization including staffing and engagements with consultants and contractors.

Greater Chicago Area

• Managed the development of a new departmental strategic plan, including: best practices research, focus group facilitation, survey administration, data collection, and communicating with key internal and external stakeholders• Consulted with administrative offices and academic units on matters organizational change, program design, crisis management and communications related to diversity and inclusion

Atlanta, Ga

• Managed multi-million dollar grants portfolio and $xxx,000 annual operating budget• Supervised a staff of 5 full-time professionals in addition to student interns and volunteers• Designed and led programs focused on ethical leadership, interfaith and intercultural competency, spirituality and vocational discernment

Williamston, Nc

• Established community initiatives focused on health, education, civic participation and access to comprehensive social services• Developed a 10-year strategic plan with an emphasis on mission alignment, community impact and financial sustainability• Increased revenues 50%; Improved weekly attendance 70%

Greater Atlanta Area

• Led project planning, best practices research and proposal development for new programmatic initiatives• Managed all aspects of program budgeting, staffing, vendor relations and contract management• Responsible for building relationships with key decision makers and recruiting new program participants

Greater New Orleans Area

• Secured multi-year contracts in excess of $xxx,000 for academic and community support services• Established and managed relationships with corporate, community and philanthropic partners• Developed and implemented community engagement strategies for all programmatic initiatives

Greater Atlanta Area

• Served as chief of staff and senior advisor to the President/CEO• Managed signature events including the organization’s annual fundraising gala and a Chief Diversity Officer Roundtable focused on supplier diversity opportunities for minority-owned businesses.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Religion, Ethics & Cultural Studies

Activities and Societies: Divinity Students Association, Alchemy in Color, Student Diversity Task Force, Theology & Philosophy of Religion.

Graduate Certificate, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Program and Project Management, Strategic Planning, Budgeting and Financial Management, Governance, Fundraising/Development, Academic.

Master Of Divinity, Theology, Social Ethics, Philanthropy

Activities and Societies: President's Council on Black Affairs, Black Graduate and Professional Students Association

Bachelor Of Arts, Religion, Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Martin Luther King Jr. Chapel Assistants, Omicron Delta Kappa, Emerging and Ethical Leaders, Honors Program.