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Work with non-profits and mission driven organizations to align their actions with their goals. Areas of practice include interim leadership, leading workshops/facilitation, strategic planning, and operational systems analysis (finance, fundraising, human resources, and branding).• Served as interim leadership to multiple non-profits in finance, operations, and ED• Trained over 100 non-profit executives in best practices in non-profit operations• Developed dozens of strategic plans in partnership with organization leadership and stakeholders• Designed restructure plans for dozens of organizations to improve operations

Freelance work as Interim CFO, COO and/or Executive Director.Interim Executive Solutions (IES) strengthens nonprofits by providing experienced leaders who work inside organizations for a limited period of time to assess organizational needs, build internal capacity, execute priorities, provide peace of mind and pave the way for the next permanent leader. We get you to what’s next.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

CEO of the pre-eminent Theater Academy for youth in the DC region with an integrated and nationally renowned professional theater for family audiences. • Kept organization afloat after losing all existing earned revenue streams to Covid-19, while shifting programming on-line and building a 6 month reserve to restart the theatre.• Eliminated over $360,000 in debt, while diversifying programs and performing deferred maintenance on all three facilities• Led recovery from $500,000 electrical fire, limiting performance losses and reopening facility ahead of schedule• Increased individual giving by over 40% and Annual Gala giving by over 80%• Expanded Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity efforts including community organizing, employment recruitment, and board membership

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Serve as the deputy to the Headmaster and work in close collaboration with the staff leadership and the board of directors to identify issues, develop and implement solutions. Provide day-to-day operational and fundraising leadership. Oversee the use of financial, human, facility, and technology resources to effectively and efficiently achieve the YGW’s goals. Oversee and coordinate $3.5 million fundraising efforts. Provide leadership in institutional planning. 5 direct reports. 12 indirect reports.Position was underwritten by a time limited grant which was renewed twice.• Identified 80 areas for improvement in 10 categories and completed/made significant progress in 90% of them• Converted an annual deficit of over $600,000 to a surplus of over $200,000 while raising salaries for lowest 25% of staff • Led Fundraising department in increasing annual giving by 16% (over $500k) in 3 years, including introducing approximately 6 new campaigns that increased unrestricted gifts by about $240k.• Led intergenerational board and staff in various strategic planning processes including creating a clear mission statement, developing an organizational brand, restructuring the staff, and building a business plan for long term financial sustainability• Transitioned a defined benefit retirement program into a defined contribution program, while reducing the existing obligation by over $1.3M (44% of the obligation)

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Develop, implement, and oversee synagogue youth programming for the weekly Jewish Sabbath and holidays. Hire, train, and manage adult facilitators. Hire, train, and mentor Teen group leaders. Oversee monthly payroll. Develop weekly lesson plans. Develop and maintain program budget. Coordinate with the youth committee of the board. Some highlights include:• Established new sustainable youth program with two adult facilitators and 12 teen leaders in a rotation• Facilitated professional development trainings for the teen leaders and adult facilitators• Designed and built youth lounge• Attracted new families to the synagogue• Facilitated relationship building between synagogue youth and Rabbi

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Served as Chief Operating Officer. Assisted Executive Director in oversight of leadership, fundraising, and operations. Oversaw financial management policies, systems, budgets and reports. Provided leadership in institutional planning. Managed board development. Developed new funding opportunities and partnerships. Oversaw HR and resolved HR issues. Oversaw IT and equipment resources. Some highlights include:• Transformed the board from an operational board of 10 to a fundraising and partnership board of 21• Grew organization from $1.4M nine person operation to a $2M 23 person operation• Developed new relationships with city officials and professional sports franchises• Participated in development and implementation of a diverse fundraising plan that doubled the number of core funding sources o Established new Gala Event that raised over $180,000 annually o Expanded donor base from 50 gifts to more than 300 o Raised the average corporate sponsorship from $2,500 to near $10,000, tripling Corporate giving annually.• Closed a dozen new fee for service contracts worth over $260,000 and renewed an $1.5 M contract• Oversaw the finalizing of several multi-year Government and many partner contracts• Defined, and implemented new organizational direction and culture through strategic plan, new handbook, complementary performance evaluation, supervisor training, and staff appreciation program• Established new working groups to facilitate intergenerational communication• Developed intern program from no interns to three full year and eight semester interns per year• Developed volunteer program from no volunteers to a database of over 400

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Oversaw senior staff in the administration and coordination of cross-departmental projects. Streamlined theatre procedures to maximize efficient systems. Oversaw apprentice program. Oversaw facilities management and IT. Managed and administered Studio Theatre personnel policies, benefits, and human resources. Oversaw accounting, payroll, retirement plan, insurance policy, annual audit, and taxes. Assisted Founding Artistic Director and Managing Director in cashflow management, budgetary planning, long-term financial management, and coordination/development of annual operating/capital budgets. Served as staff liaison to the Finance Committee, Investment Committee, and HR Committee of the Board of Trustees. Some highlights include:• Continuously improved business processes and maintained strict budget control contributing to a surplus 8 out of 8 years• Assisted in the purchase and renovation multiple properties, including a $13 million expansion of the primary facility into the 2 adjacent buildings and 2 apartment buildings to create reliable housing options for out-of-town artists• Developed the Apprentice program, which attracted 7 talented college graduates annually• Oversaw the research and implementation of a new central database for patron, fundraising, volunteer, and student data, which prevented duplication in mailings and improved customer service• Played a key role in securing a $2,000,000 grant from DC Government • Supported annual giving campaign including a $350,000 annual gala • Oversaw Telemarketing programs including annual December Telefundraising Campaign

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Assisted in monitoring theatre’s finances and investments. Facilitated payroll and benefits for entire staff. Processed A/R and A/P. Reconciled all accounts with department heads. Oversaw annual audit. Assisted the Artistic Administrator and the Operations Manager with all aspects of company and facilities managementSome highlights include: • Restructured the business office and improved business processes contributing to a small surplus • Assisted with completing the renovation and furnishing of Intern Housing • Assisted in the planning and execution of the annual fundraising gala

Rockville, Md

Ensure there were daily opportunities for enjoyment for residents in order to create a richer experience.Provide Life Enrichments that provide physical, intellectual and social stimulation each day.

Bs, Arts Administration

Certificate In Professional Fundraising

Core Program

International Graduate Center For Hebrew, Jewish And Israeli Studies