Pete La Raus Email & Phone Number

Portland, OR, US

• I led the development of streamlined processes and tools to align project design, budget management, and program execution. I also created and implemented strategies to improve coordination and optimize resources.
• Pioneered globally utilized program design framework.
• Orchestrated establishment of cross-continental technical assistance unit, bolstering project execution in three continents.
• Spearheaded launch and expansion of Trickle Up's digital strategy, culminating in development of digital coaching app for community mentors.
• Established Trickle Up's Latin America regional hub in Mexico City, enhancing operational reach and impact.
• Innovated internal processes and tools, resulting in creation of over six high-quality proposals aligned with new program framework.

Portland, Oregon, United States

• As the COO, I directed operations and strategic planning for a nonprofit tackling complex social challenges, ensuring our initiatives aligned with our mission to foster community resilience and support positive life.
• Instituted annual budgeting framework, directing allocation of $22M across diverse funding streams including billing/Medicaid, grants, donations, and events, informed by meticulous business plans and trend analysis.
• Authored and implemented comprehensive three-year strategic plan, defining clear objectives and accountability metrics to drive organizational success.

• I set up strong operational frameworks and HR standards to improve efficiency and program delivery for a nonprofit focused on child care quality in resource-limited areas. I wrote detailed manuals for grant management.
• Formalized Whole Child's program model, emphasizing scalability, affordability, and impact, gleaned from insightful lessons learned.
• Slashed operating costs by over $200k through implementation of robust HR and operational standards, alongside authorship and implementation of comprehensive manuals covering grant management, operations, and HR.
• Established global board of directors in collaboration with CEO, fostering strategic oversight and governance.
• Secured Whole Child's inaugural grant from US Agency for International Development (USAID), totaling $4.9M over five years, marking significant milestone in funding acquisition.
• Developed standardized program framework to guide organization's program development and implementation efforts systematically.

Kathmandu, Nepal

• I led program development and quality initiatives for an international nonprofit, shaping the vision and strategy for the Nepal office. I created strong measurement tools to track performance against goals, ensuring.
• Oversaw $80M budget across 40 active grants and managed 600 personnel in six locations, restructuring staffing to align with organizational objectives effectively.
• Conceptualized, secured funding for, and executed project aimed at identifying, vetting, and training 20 local partners, augmenting scalability and technical proficiency within organization.
• Successfully secured over $10M from governmental donors for both long-term and humanitarian projects, with grant sizes ranging from $180K to $7M.
• Implemented measures resulting in reduction of operational costs and payroll liabilities by approximately $500k within single year.