Jeff Harris Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

As a member of the Board of Directors at the Golden Globe Foundation (the successor organization of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association), I have taken a leading role in the formation of GGF’s first strategic plan, grants program and member engagement activities.- Furthering Reform Plan: In a landscape of heightened scrutiny and evolving stakeholder expectations, I am contributing to ongoing reform efforts to restructure the organization, bolster accountability, and enhance ethics compliance of the HFPA.- Committee Management: In my role, I serve on the Grants, Investments and Audit Committees, ensuring that their respective functions align with the association's strategic objectives and uphold high ethical standards.- Stakeholder Engagement: I leverage my position and networks to facilitate constructive dialogue between appropriate organizations, including fund recipients and legal representatives.

As the Founder and President of JB Harris Consulting, I provide expert consultancy services tailored to nonprofit organizations. My specialty lies in strategic planning and organizational development to ensure the organizations make a meaningful impact on their intended communities. I also take pride in my deep involvement in the growth and advancement of underrepresented BIPOC youth organizations, helping to create a better future for the next generation.- New Business Establishment: Successfully launched and established a new consulting business specialized in providing targeted support to nonprofit organizations, allowing them to unlock their full potential in making a positive impact.- Strategic Planning Expertise: Specialized in strategic planning and organizational development, where helped numerous nonprofits revamp their mission and vision statements, allowing them to embrace more impactful strategies.- BIPOC Community Support: Extensive involvement in advancing organizations focused on underrepresented BIPOC Youth, ensuring that these critical organizations have the support and resources needed to thrive and flourish.

As the Director of School and Community Partnerships at Compton Unified School District, I led the development and management of strategic partnerships to support educational initiatives and student success within the district. By leveraging key corporate relationships, overseeing fundraising efforts, and driving the implementation of enriching programs, I played a pivotal role in enhancing educational experiences and opportunities for Compton USD students and educators.- Partnership Initiation and Management: Spearheaded the establishment and oversight of strategic partnerships between Compton USD and corporate entities, non-profit organizations, and individual donors, facilitating the acquisition of valuable resources, mentorship opportunities, and educational programs for students and school sites.Resource Acquisition and Distribution: Led efforts to secure essential resources and support for students and educators via strategic partnerships, ensuring the availability of funding, technology, and academic opportunities to enhance the learning environment and promote educational equity within the district.- STEM and Arts Education Advocacy: Championed the advancement of student success in STEM and arts education by fostering partnerships with organizations dedicated to these fields, enabling the integration of enriching curriculum, mentorship programs, and real-world learning experiences for students across various grade levels.

Oakland, California, Us

Program Management and Leadership - Directed the staff and all activities of interested in government, politics, and debate. Handle the overall administration and management of The Junior Statesmen Foundation and for the guidance of the student-run JSA programs. Strategic Planning - Led two strategic planning processes and successfully implemented mission critical tactics while engaging stakeholder groups and turning vision and strategy into measurable objectives and concrete plans.Marketing and Communications – Responsible for all external relations working with public officials, the education community, civic education organizations and the media to ensure appropriate messaging. Oversaw re-branding project and successful roll-out of new brand, website and marketing collateral.Finance and Operations - Responsible for developing and managing $5.5 million budget including budgeting and finances for all school year and summer programs. Additionally, oversaw major technological improvements including migrating to new CRM, launching organization’s use of social media platforms and acquiring new accounting systems.

Oakland, California, Us

Handled day to day operations, managed teams including recruiting, hiring, training, determining overall staffing needs. Oversaw planning and execution of over 30 annual JSA conventions and 10 summer programs as well as the support and growth of nearly 500 high school-based JSA chapters. Piloted partnerships with urban school districts to increase the accessibility of our programs to underserved low-income students. Created JSA’s successful “model Congress” format, JSA’s fastest growing conventions. Curriculum Design projects included redesigning debate workshop and several educational simulations to better prepare students for real world advocacy. Created outcomes based planning and evaluation template for Institute programs.• Designed social and digital media communications strategies; managed staff and student contributors

Oakland, California, Us

• Managed team of 4 - 6 regional Program Directors• Assisted individual high school chapters to develop local political awareness programs, coordinated day-long and weekend long conventions for 200 - 1,200 high school students• Served as chief administrator and educational director for annual Junior Statesmen Summer School Program at Georgetown University (1998 - 2003) and Stanford University (1992 - 1997); directed faculty and staff, coordinate admissions and scholarships• Served as chief administrator and educational director for an annual week-long programs on Los Angeles government and politics and on California State government and politics

Ba, Political Science

Certificate, Executive Program For Non-Profit Leaders