Kanesha “Kacey” Venning, M. Div. Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Greater Atlanta Area

Manages programmatic oversight and fundraising for small nonprofit. Effectively recruits, retains and engages board members and community constituents. Serves as primary youth leadership facilitator.•Creates annual operating plans that support strategic direction set by the board and correlate with annual operating budgets; submits annual plans to the board for approval•Develops future leadership within the organization.•Oversees the operations of organization and manages its compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.•Serves as the primary spokesperson and representative for the organization. •Facilitates weekly curriculum with high school students using both a STEM and character development curricula.•Designs and facilitates workshops and forums targeted to graduating high school seniors.•Plans community service projects for middle and high school students as a part of leadership curricula.•Writes and modifies leadership curricula to be implemented in programming and initiatives•Assigns volunteers as needed to programming and initiatives aligned with expertise and interest. •Designs specialized mentoring curricula and initiatives based on needs of youth involved.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

KaCey Venning's mission for creating CarVen Spice Company is simple, she wants to take care of her family and community. She thought for years about a product that she was passionate about but also something that most people would and could use. On a drive back to Atlanta from Virginia Beach, CarVen was born. It was the perfect blend. CarVen was a thank you to her father for his memorable meals and her mother who wanted something simple to use as she began to cook more often after KaCey's father's death in 2000. The three Classic Trio blends are a testaments to the spices that are used most often in KaCey's family's kitchen. Whether it's satisfying a craving for friend chicken, sauteeing shrimp or baking fish, or even just a multi-purpose blend for veggies and beef, KaCey knew she needed to provide something that had everything you needed in one bottle!CarVen's blends are chemical and filler free (so shake well). The seasoning blends do not have a salt base. While the Classic Trio has salt as an ingredient, the blends are do not have a foundation of salt. Salt has been added to enhance flavor. As KaCey is committed to family and community, she is committed to keeping seasoning blends as healthy as she can. Stay tuned for salt-free blends soon! Starting this small business is a labor of love and it is designed to keep life and community spiced with the perfect blend of love, support and passion.

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A purpose driven, and affirming personal development program for those passionate about faith and mental health.KaCey is certified through the National Council on Behavioral Health to facilitate an 8 hour Youth Mental Health First Aid training. She is also available for speaking engagements.

Greater Atlanta Area

Connect K-12 educators and advocates with leaders in the STEM industry

Greater Atlanta Area

Assisting nonprofit with the startup of their first AmeriCorps program.NAMI Signature Programs: Ending the Silence, In Our Own Voice, Peer to Peer

Greater Atlanta Area

• Serves as community liaison to William Boyd Elementary School by providing support and training to parents and community members.• Implements training modules designed specifically for the pilot program, PLUS (Parent Leaders United for Students).• Facilitates workshops and conversations in community and with business leaders and partners.• Encourage and support client participation in activities and events that increase school engagement and social capital in the designated community • Encourage and support client participation in local school governance (ie. PTA, Local School Council, School Board meetings)• Identify, facilitate and support community leadership through the Parent Action Group• Bridge relationships between the community and school leadership that foster partnerships that support community goals

Greater Atlanta Area

Coordinates, facilitates and manages youth serving programs with a team such as the DeKalb County Youth Commission Leadership Program, the DeKalb Alliance on Youth, The CEO's Internship Program, the Young Women's Leadership Program and support the annual Youth Leadership and Entrepreneurship Conference. Develop and execute sound strategies to identify cultivate, solicit and steward major gift prospect/donors by initiating contact, developing appropriate cultivation plans with community partners and corporations.Assist to generate new revenue creation ideas, seek out short and long partnerships with community partners and corporations for the benefit of youth programming for the Office of Youth Services.Developing and executing sound strategies to identify private foundations and federal and non-governmental grants.Coordinate all event details such for conferences, trainings, community events, team recognition, etc.Assist with monitoring program budgets and expenditures.Provides funding research, proposal writing, securing and managing grants.Assists in representing the Office of Youth Services through active participation and representation on various community groups.Conduct active and aggressive outreach to various community and corporate stakeholders. Attend community meetings and networking events.Provide ongoing research on youth and community development issues.Participate in overall agency development and sustainability work closely with Youth Services Manager.

Greater Atlanta Area

Worked closely with President of Programs Division and reported to Vice President of Recognition and Cause Programs to ensure that external partnerships and clients, initiatives and programming were executed fully across cross functional teams.

The Cause Marketing Manager supports the successful execution of the recognition and cause marketing strategy across the enterprise. The manager will be responsible for program management of assigned clients and providing best in class customer service. The position is responsible for programmatic and some administrative processes and will be a primary point of contact within the network for recognition programs.

works closely with President, Programs Division in building partnerships, maintaining ongoing partnerships and projects and ensuring that division wide projects and programs are implemented through a cross functional team.

Managed 120+ AmeriCorps National Direct and AmeriCorps*VISTA members in over 30 host sites across the United States. Effectively served on various cross functional teams for full integration of the National Service Team into organizational goals. Managed a component of a $1.5M+ national grant that is sub-granted to various affiliates across the country. Assisted operating host sites in developing member training, site support plans and proper placement of Corps Members.

With limited supervision, responsible for the direct development, implementation, evaluation, and management of 23 AmeriCorps members in 9 partnering schools. Highly effective in leadership, communication, and inspirational skills which is leading to a 90% retention rate of members assigned.Uses a sales and marketing approach to securing over $2500 in in-kind donations and products, partnerships, and ensuring quality service to our partnering agencies.Supports and coordinates the service of over 175 AmeriCorps members and volunteers directly and indirectly in schools and school communities.Responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of weekly training sessions and workshops on topics such as: National Service, Community Involvement, and a host of other topics and issues that affect community and schools.Coordinates and develops Corporate Projects ranging from 50 volunteers to over 500; among others. Responsible for compiling and analyzing the documentation and data of program groups and teams.Conduct daily and weekly site visits to schools, non-profits, and community based organizations to ensure effectiveness of program and initiatives. Manages AmeriCorps members service hours through OnCorps database and departmental service hours verification.Highly effective in meeting 98% of individual and departmental goals set by Associate Director.Participates in regional and national conference calls for special events and initiatives for department.

Restructured and improved the after school operations of a low performance, low parent-participatory site, to a top-performing, high parent-participatory afterschool program that served as a successful model within the non-profit organization. Following tenure as a Team Leader, offered a full-time staff position managing 20+ AmeriCorps members.

Developed and assisted in training of youth in the following areas: responsibility, respect, communication, appearance, creativity, and conflict resolution.Marketed and advertised various diverse programs and initiatives. Developed and maintained database of records for youth members and volunteers.Developed curriculum for youth seminars, retreats, and weekly classes.Related ExperienceServed as Staff Chairperson for 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 AmeriCorps Graduation Committee (Creative Design and Logistics).Selected by Director to attend the Hands On Network Project Management 2008 Inaugural Training

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd Student, Public Theology And Community Engagement

Master Of Divinity - Mdiv, Public Spaces

Working to identify where faith and mental health meet.

Bachelor Of Arts, Sociology

Participated in course requirements to obtain a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a concentration in Race and Urban Studies.

Early Childhood Education And Teaching

Education record