Judith (Judy) Porter, Mba Email & Phone Number

Successful grant writer and team builder with decades of experience working with non-profits in the DFW area and throughout Texas. Author of hundreds of published articles. Innovative, dynamic, detail-oriented leader committed to advancing philanthropy through highly strategic and creative public relations and fund raising. An entrepreneurial, versatile non-profit executive with proven leadership skills and a verifiable track record of successfully guiding diverse parties to achieve a common goal. Vast expertise working with volunteers from different socio-economic backgrounds and often remembered for a delightful sense of humor. Certified Spiritual Director.1st recipient of "The Work of Heart" award from The Catholic Foundation at Bishop Lynch HS & later awarded "The Work of Heart" award Dec. 2015, for "your dedicated service" at Bishop Dunne. Voted the "Grass Roots Member," 4/2015 from the Oak Cliff Lions Club, and "Cub/Rookie of the Year"​ in 2012, & "The Heart of Altrusa"​ in 2015 for the 3rd time; Altrusan of the Year in May 2019. Strengths: Public Relations, Marketing, Special Events, Fund Raising, Social Media, Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Recruiting & Mobilizing Volunteers, Personal Branding.Earned a Master's in Theology from the University of Dallas while creating "Quest '88" held in downtown Dallas at the Hilton (now Statler) for hundreds of inner-city youths to experience a convention-style weekend for less than $40 each. Worked a year in pediatric AIDS as the volunteer coordinator for Bryan's House, training volunteers how to safely work with HIV-positive children. Helped fund many local non-profits that benefit women and children in the downtown Dallas area with Altrusa of Downtown Dallas. Published in the Dallas Morning News Viewpoints and Letters to the Editor section. Created "World Youth Day at Six Flags" bringing thousands from both Dallas and FW together to play and worship with the Bishops of each Diocese. Taught students at BL how to write & get published in the "letters"​ section of the DMN while serving others for 12 years, then at "rival" Bishop Dunne in Oak Cliff as Director of Community Outreach and Public Relations, getting the good word out about the students and programs. See: Oak Cliff Bubble Life/Altrusa, Lake Highlands Bubble Life/Porter PeopleConsultant to non-profits & private schools; Dallas County Republican Party Communications Director 2017-2019 and 2023-2024;TCD (Tennis Competitors of Dallas - 8,000 members) Communications Director 2021-2022.

Listed skills include Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Teaching, Community Outreach, and 32 others.