James B. Tresner Email & Phone Number

Framingham, Massachusetts, United States

• Bethany Hill Place is a 30 year-old nonprofit organization that combines housing with learning opportunities to help those with the greatest need develop skills, strengthen their lives, and build financially stable.
• Exceeding budgetary expectations by 8%, achieved a 13% budget surplus in the first year of leadership, primarily driven by operational optimizations and revenue growth. Excludes non-recurring capital improvements.
• Secured a $315,000 state grant to modernize the heating system, enhancing energy efficiency and improving building comfort.
• Expanded the Board's diversity and expertise by collaborating with the Governance Committee to recruit 7 new members with diverse professional backgrounds and lived experiences.
• Led the organization through a comprehensive strategic planning process, partnering with Board leadership to develop a roadmap for achieving increased sustainability and mid-term objectives.

Meredith, NH

• Led 28-person team to manage youth summer camp and retreat center, including sales/fundraising, finance, personnel, communications, program, and facilities functions. Increased staff retention from 35% to 92%.
• Increased average annual fundraising 1,400% to $200,000+ per year from 2020 to 2022, up from an average of $13,520 from 2013 to 2015.
• Earned distinction as one of "America's 500 Best Summer Camps" (according to Newsweek)
• Secured three largest individual gifts in Wanakee history.
• Led Wanakee to finish first overall (out of 300-590 participating organizations) in funds raised during NH Gives 2019 and 2020, a 24-hour day of giving for New Hampshire non-profits.
• Developed and maintained new relationships with funding organizations, resulting in receipt of 4 annual grants and additional one-time funding, up from 0 in 2015.

Meredith, NH

Greater Boston Area

• Year Up's mission is to close the Opportunity Divide by ensuring that young adults gain the skills, experiences, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through careers and higher education.
• Led Year Up Boston’s foundations fundraising from inception to completion, with a goal of securing $900,000-$2,000,000 in gifts annually.
• Raised over $40,000 from a portfolio of 90 individual donors during first 2 months as a fulltime fundraiser.
• Piloted and implemented new systems to ensure effective grant-writing processes.
• Managed Grants Management Coordinator to ensure accurate reporting required for federal funding through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

Greater Boston

• Managed Year Up Boston's social media presence, adding an average of 50+ new Instagram followers per month by implementing innovative storytelling tools.
• Worked closely with the National Marketing team to support and administer marketing vision, strategy and tactics at a local level.
• Acted on PR and media opportunities, including acting as primary internal contact for the MA Governor and successfully recruiting a Boston City Councilor to serve as a graduation speaker.
• Managed local marketing vendors for site projects and supported all local teams with their marketing needs.
• Selected for this cross-functional responsibility based on ability to carry out national marketing vision and strategy through external relationship-building and effective internal resourcing.

Greater Boston Area

• Admissions Specialist:
• Designed, implemented, and coordinated admissions processes, ensuring replicability and efficiency.
• Developed and managed a cross-platform digital marketing strategy resulting in 200+ applications for intensive, full time 12-month education and internship program.
• Interviewed 80+ applicants per year and facilitated Group Interviews and Learning Assessments for 900+ candidates per year, ensuring academic and interpersonal readiness.
• Ensured 75% of applicants attending Learning Assessment attend interview
• Designed and implemented new onboarding process to ensure compliance with ADA.Learning Community Member:

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

• Co-taught 6th grade English and Geography to 75 Arab students.
• Analyzed MAP, DRA, and other assessment data to drive instruction and gauge progress towards SMART goal.

Watertown, MA

• Oversaw 16-person team to lead after school program with 96 students, including program design, staff recruitment/ hiring/supervision, implementation of state QRIS/SACERS standards, safety, and record-keeping.
• Earned EEC grant by achieving level 2 in quality standards. Fewer than 5 districts in MA reached level 2.
• Managed relationships with parents, staff, district administrators, custodial staff, and other stakeholders.
• Implemented cutting-edge project-based learning curriculum, including co-leading district-wide training.
• Grew program more than 70% in 18 months (from 55 to 96 participants).

Brookline, MA

• Led residential life staff of 12 to counsel and support 145 diverse first-year students.
• Initiated, organized, and/or managed receptions, trips, concerts, workshops, and charity events.
• Responded to emergencies involving students affected by anxiety, depression, bereavement, sexual assault, alcohol poisoning, and suicidal tendencies.