Jason Weiner Email & Phone Number

Stockton, California, United States

Reinvent South Stockton Coalition (RSSC) is a place-based, multi-sector, collective impact initiative working to achieve a future where ALL South Stockton residents are empowered to transform their community and address the root causes of intergenerational poverty. As Programs Manager, I manage the work of the RSSC Project Coordinators and oversee the organization’s administrative functions: During 2024, I led a successful spinoff from fiscal sponsorship and the establishment of a new, independent, tax-exempt nonprofit corporation, including setting up fiscal policies and systems; establishing a new Board of Directors and bylaws; drafting employment policies, selecting an employment and HR partner; and gaining approval of a new Employee Handbook; registering with federal, state, and local government agencies; and project managing the Transfer Agreement and fund transfer from the fiscal sponsor. On an ongoing basis, I: * Manage, coach, provide oversight, and supporte a team of 5 project coordinators and support positions, lining up resources and connections to help them succeed in their work * Lead development of organizational and team member goals and strategies * Plan and implement RSSC’s financial and human resources systems, ensuring that all staff and vendors are paid on time, that RSSC’s employee benefits and supports are adequate, and that revenues and expenditures are tracked appropriately for an organization that is responsible to government and private grantors. * Lead RSSC's collaborative Parks Activation initiative to engage residents with their local parks, including project management of a new mural with community participation and launching a new initiative to restore community handball courts * Facilitate new partnerships and collaborative programs engaging community-based organizations and health systems * Administer organizational contracts, accounts & payments, and HR

Stockton, California, United States

Reinvent South Stockton Coalition (RSSC) is a place-based, multi-sector, collective impact initiative working to achieve a future where ALL South Stockton residents are empowered to transform their community and address the root causes of intergenerational poverty. As Interim Executive Director, I: * Coached, provided oversight, and supported a staff of 6 project coordinators and support positions * Led development of organizational and team member goals and strategies * Led long-term sustainability planning and development of new revenue streams * Facilitated new partnerships and collaborative programs engaging community-based organizations and health systems * Administered organizational contracts, accounts & payments, and HR as program lead within our fiscal sponsor systems * Wrote successful grant proposals to national and regional philanthropy to support a $1.1m annual budget * Continued as project lead on parks activation while supporting work in areas including Cradle to Career, Trauma, Youth, Housing Justice

Stockton, California, United States

Reinvent South Stockton Coalition (RSSC) is a place-based, multi-sector, collective impact initiative working to achieve a future where ALL South Stockton residents are empowered to transform their community and address the root causes of intergenerational poverty. As Senior Project Coordinator and a member of RSSC's leadership team, I: * Led long-term sustainability planning and development of new revenue streams * Led exploration of new fee-for-service program models and revenue streams for improving community health * Facilitated new partnerships and collaborative programs engaging community-based organizations and health systems * Led RSSC's collaborative Parks Activation initiative to engage residents with their local parks * Wrote successful grant proposals to national and regional philanthropy to support a $1.1m annual budget

FUSE is a national nonprofit that partners with local government to help urban communities thrive. FUSE Executive Fellows are skilled, experienced professionals who bring their perspectives to yearlong strategic projects focused on racial and economic equity, workforce development, health care, public safety, climate change, education, and other issues. As a key member of the Program Team staff, I: * Coached and provided technical assistance to 20 Executive Fellows and host agency sponsors across multiple cities and counties; and * Planned and implement events, communications, and other tools to build a thriving professional Alumni network.

Sacramento, California Area

I work closely with public service organizations and leaders to collaborate, develop strategic initiatives, support inclusive growth and build trust in communities, implement excellent programs and organizational practices, plan for and obtain sustainable funding, and navigate change. I specialize in the hard but joyful work of facilitating leadership planning, building community assets, and developing workforce and education pathways. Have a coffee with me to talk about how I can help you to achieve your goals with: * Meeting, retreat, and process facilitation * Strategic planning * Resources and fundraising * Board development * Program developmentKey notes and skills:* I am a skilled facilitator with a deep background in collaboration and collective impact, helping groups to navigate through conflicts and develop shared goals and plans* I help you build strong Boards and strong Board members through strategic recruitment, training on roles and leadership, facilitating productive meetings and retreats, and developing clear Board agreements and other materials.* I draft and refine grant applications to funders of every size. I take existing materials from my clients and produce well-structured applications that not only win attention from funders, but also help organizations to better define their cases for support and set them up for success.* Clients have included Jobs for the Future, Reinvent South Stockton Coalition, Office of Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs, the Partnership for 21st Century Learning, and Chicks in Crisis.

Stockton, California Area

Supported the launch, implementation, and management of the Stockton Scholars college promise scholarship program, to ensure every child in Stockton can go to college. Built community relationships with philanthropy by connecting Stockton's collective impact priorities and strategies to private and public funder programs. Planned and implemented a funders' tour of Stockton that introduced more than 80 philanthropic leaders to local collaborations, organizations, and individuals.

Stockton, California Area

A yearlong fellowship serving in local government and executing an impact project. FUSE partners with civic leaders to identify pressing strategic challenges and then recruits entrepreneurial professionals to serve in executive-level fellowships across local government. FUSE Fellows are uniquely positioned to achieve transformational impact across issue areas such as education, health, poverty, public safety, infrastructure, economic development and the environment.

Sacramento, California Area

The Noyce Leadership Institute (NLI) develops and hones the leadership talents of executives in science centers, children’s museums, and related institutions. As part of a team of consultants, I: * implemented leadership development programs for international cohorts of ascending executives, * planned and staged multiple annual retreats, * facilitated communication and team projects across the globe, and * developed new alumni outreach opportunities.

Sacramento, California Area

The California EDGE Campaign is a diverse nonprofit advocacy coalition devoted to protecting the state's economic advantage by promoting sound policy and smart investment in workforce education and skills training. I was the solo staff member (for part of my tenure) and doer of all things. Highlights: * Coordinated and administered (as solo staff) state workforce education and training policy coalition bringing together leaders from business, labor, education, and government. * Drafted grant applications and/or reports resulting in $1.1 million of funding from major national and statewide private foundations. * Planned and implemented briefings, dialogue events, and legislative fact-finding mission.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Executive Director of regional, private, nonprofit, economic development organization serving the Westside of Los Angeles County. WEC's primary mission is to encourage businesses to grow, locate, and thrive in the Westside. I directed the organization's programs and administered its operations. I also organized an annual Economic Summit with hundreds of attendees and many other events.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Wrote, edited, and produced two respected monthly newsletters covering growth, infrastructure, land-use planning, environment, and other issues.

San Francisco Bay Area

- Supported program activities and President at innovative, foundation-funded organization and statewide regional network.- Coordinated several regional dialogue sequences around California.- Authored electronic newsletter exploring wide-ranging topics sent to 5000+ subscribers.- Updated and maintained website, including managing complete site redesign.

Israel

- Lived and worked in communities in Israel as part of 10-month volunteer fellowship while studying Hebrew language and delving into the history and politics of the Middle East.- Taught English to high school students of all skill levels.- Worked as print and radio journalist for international newspaper (The Jerusalem Post).

San Francisco Bay Area

- Improved service to customers through effective communication, customer casework, and special projects.- Served as assistant to elected official.- Wrote communications with constituents, Board of Supervisors, media, and staff.

Master Of Public Administration, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Government, Budgeting

Activities and Societies: Graduate Policy Administration Committee (student government organization)

Ba, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Hillel at Stanford University, Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity (California Beta Chapter), Stanford Marching Band.