Robert (Bob) Weitzner Email & Phone Number

Seeking a challenging position of Executive Director of a not-for-profit organization utilizing my vast experience in the non-profit, government, and financial sectors to manage, fundraise, and create exposure for the organization.Non-Profit ExperienceSaw revenues increase by 40% 2007 and 26% in 2008 while serving as Executive Director/President.Wrote numerous successful grants including the Bank of America Neighborhood Excellence Initiative award of $200,000.Instrumental in more than doubling the number of contributing elected officials contributing from 14 in 2007 to 30 in 2008. In doing so, legislative funding doubled for 2008 ($480,000) vs. 2007.Originated, funded, and monitored various capital projects for non-profit organization including an upgrade of computer system, front yard, backyard play and dining area, and the children’s playroom.Increased media exposure through extensive appearances on TV and radio and through newspaper coverage throughout Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens Counties.Created parks and open space projects and interfaced with State, County, Town, and local governments and agencies as a Board member and Vice President of Fundraising.Government ExperienceCoordinated and/or wrote 11 successful Village grants from six different resources, totaling $3.7 million.Spearheaded and directed land acquisition and development of parks; acquired $3 million of industrial blight waterfront property for the purpose of redeveloping it as active public parkland, and presently negotiating to acquire an additional $11 million of property.Increased volunteers in Village by 50% by creating 8 commissioner positions and various committees.Financial Experience20 years of financial management experience including estate planning, wealth preservation planning, business and wealth transfer planning, asset allocation and management, and business succession planning.Specialties: Successful and varied experience in fundraising, grant writing, and interfacing with elected officials.Proven skills in creating and managing budgets.Personable and persuasive in communicating creatively with staff, boards, volunteers and donors.Demonstrates competence in managing staff, capital campaigns and projects.Success working with media to create increased public and private exposuse.Financial planning expertise including asset management and planned giving programs.

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  Emory University

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