Randy Klinger Email & Phone Number

Sarasota, Fl, Us

Sarasota, Fl

Southwest Region

Represents Special Olympics Florida in fundraising efforts that include corporate sponsorships, individual giving, (major & annual gifts), grants, and managing all aspects of operations and logistics for special event fundraising.Charismatic stewardship of existing supporters and working with the regional team to create and engage new business opportunities in a ten county area in Southwest Florida.

Southwest Region

Oversight and support of all competitive and non-competitive program development, creating and implementing strategies to build and develop community partnerships and organizational visibility in a five-county area in southwest Florida. New business development, strategic partnerships and individual donor stewardship, athlete and volunteer recruitment, family engagement, and strategic relationship building.

Venice, Florida

Director for growing Sarasota County program serving nearly 500 athletes at no cost to their families. Accountable for all operations, program development, fundraising, athlete and volunteer recruitment, and community outreach for Sarasota County. Led the growth of volunteerism and athlete participation, added sports including the school-based Young Athletes Program (YAP) and Unified Sports program in Venice High School which pairs athletes with and without intellectual disabilities on the same… Show more Director for growing Sarasota County program serving nearly 500 athletes at no cost to their families. Accountable for all operations, program development, fundraising, athlete and volunteer recruitment, and community outreach for Sarasota County. Led the growth of volunteerism and athlete participation, added sports including the school-based Young Athletes Program (YAP) and Unified Sports program in Venice High School which pairs athletes with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team and promotes social inclusion, launched a Fitness Center to foster lifelong athlete wellness, and successfully took over management of the Shark’s Tooth Festival as a premier annual fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics athletes in Sarasota County. Show less

Brainerd, Minnesota, United States

Provided high quality operational and program management, financial oversight, revenue generation, and community outreach / partnership building. Promoted mission advocacy and program development, expansion, and quality control. Expanded membership sales and donations needed to drive program impacts and sustainability. Recruited, trained, and motivated 12 managers accountable for up to 128 staff and 120 volunteers. • Leveraged outstanding sales and business development… Show more Provided high quality operational and program management, financial oversight, revenue generation, and community outreach / partnership building. Promoted mission advocacy and program development, expansion, and quality control. Expanded membership sales and donations needed to drive program impacts and sustainability. Recruited, trained, and motivated 12 managers accountable for up to 128 staff and 120 volunteers. • Leveraged outstanding sales and business development expertise to design programming that providing solutions to needs of targeted customer base.• Enhanced licensed day care facility’s infrastructure / service offerings. Initiated new programs, such as home school network and access to indoor / outdoor recreational activities, After-school Kid’s Club, and “Learn to Swim” educational intervention for 1,000+ low income children. • Cultivated range of partnerships with government agencies, school districts, and community stakeholders, to promote YMCA’s programming and values. • Grew donations by 125% and membership sales 3-fold during tenure. Spearheaded increased funding for range of program, capital improvement, and special event projects by raising approximately $6.2 million.• Achieved balanced annual budget for organization with clean audit record. • Introduced numerous technology improvements to streamline operations, improve data management processes, and strengthen safety.• Earned YMCA CEO Excellence award in Minnesota in 2004; also recognized as “longest tenured CEO in Minnesota.”CAREER NOTE:Worked in earlier position as Senior Director – Facility Administrator for ST. CLOUD AREA FAMILY YMCA. Achieved start-up / growth of gymnastics club team, including ballet. Served as Physical Education / Health Teacher for ARCHBISHOP BRADY HIGH SCHOOL, as well as Head Boys & Girls Track Coach, and Head JV and Assistant Varsity Football Coach. Served as Assistant Coach / Spotter for Augsburg College’s Women’s Gymnastics Team. Show less

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Physical Education & Health

Diploma