Katherine Theodore Email & Phone Number

Providing pro bono guidance in strategic and resource-development planning for nonprofits.

Saco, Me

Portland, Maine Area

Biddeford, Me

Developed volunteer field structure for newly merged eight-state affiliate, with operating budget of $80 million, serving New England, New York and New Jersey. Created model, operating guidelines and transition plan for 20 regional boards and coached volunteer and staff leadership in implementation, ensuring that new model was formally adopted by all boards within nine months. Collaborated with volunteer leadership in board and event leadership recruitment and committee development, on both… Show more Developed volunteer field structure for newly merged eight-state affiliate, with operating budget of $80 million, serving New England, New York and New Jersey. Created model, operating guidelines and transition plan for 20 regional boards and coached volunteer and staff leadership in implementation, ensuring that new model was formally adopted by all boards within nine months. Collaborated with volunteer leadership in board and event leadership recruitment and committee development, on both affiliate and local levels. Show less

Developed 3-year strategic fundraising plan for $75 million child welfare agency. Managed individual giving (Annual Campaign, Major and Planned Gifts), including marketing and communications plan to support development efforts. Worked closely with Board, Fund Development Committee and other leadership volunteers to successfully implement plan.

Oversaw operations of chapter raising $9 million annually for research and patient services, primarily through major donor development and special events. Managed planning and budgeting for all major fundraising programs and operations. Provided day-to-day direction, training and management of chapter staff and volunteers in the implementation of plans. Supervised staff in support departments, including volunteer resources, IT, accounting and office-support services. Worked with Board and… Show more Oversaw operations of chapter raising $9 million annually for research and patient services, primarily through major donor development and special events. Managed planning and budgeting for all major fundraising programs and operations. Provided day-to-day direction, training and management of chapter staff and volunteers in the implementation of plans. Supervised staff in support departments, including volunteer resources, IT, accounting and office-support services. Worked with Board and other leadership volunteers and served as Acting Executive Director for 3 months. Show less

Developed and managed strategic planning process for largest Red Cross chapter in US, with $60 million operating budget. Coordinated relations between management and Board of Trustees, Executive and Nominating committees, other boards and committees – locally and statewide. Worked closely with volunteer leadership and consultants, and coordinated volunteer activities throughout the organization, both locally and statewide. Managed activities of New York State field service consortium,… Show more Developed and managed strategic planning process for largest Red Cross chapter in US, with $60 million operating budget. Coordinated relations between management and Board of Trustees, Executive and Nominating committees, other boards and committees – locally and statewide. Worked closely with volunteer leadership and consultants, and coordinated volunteer activities throughout the organization, both locally and statewide. Managed activities of New York State field service consortium, including $1.5 million annual budget for capacity building. Supervised staff of five field specialists. Show less

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