This organization supported Bethesda Outreach in South Africa. Our focus was the compassionate care of African Orphans - in a country where 1-in-5 citizens have contracted HIV/AIDS. Corporate information: http://www.bethesdaoutreach.org/ ☑ Launched and led this 501c3, which supported humanitarian - educational projects in South Africa. Created synergy among initially disparate American and African stakeholders. ☑ Worked closely with U.S. and Africa-based foundations - government groups. ☑ Led fund-raising, recruited and managed staff.

Moved to South Africa and lived there for 15 years. We built a village of orphan homes, and a school, which now serves 150 students. Hired, trained and managed staff. ☑ Established and managed $500,000 operational budget. ☑ Transitioned funding: from 100% US-generated to 60%+ now being Africa-generated.☑ Led strategic plan and planning with BOD.☑ Designed and developed the infrastructure; roads, sewer, and water system.☑ Manage the construction project of the orphan homes and school buildings; providing leadership to contractors, sub-contractors, and venders.☑ Recruited and hired managers who managed their staff.☑ Developed and facilitated a training program for South African and American staff.☑ Coached staff and other organizations with similar vision.☑ Developed and nurtured positive partnerships.☑ Practiced prudent financial leadership leading to our $50,000 investment now valued at $3,000,000.