Roger Read Email & Phone Number

I bring experience in providing astute advice to leadership teams, analyzing complex problems and leading development of programs, with a strong background as a non-profit tax lawyer (Ropes & Gray) and many years as in-house counsel at a leading investment management firm (MFS). I have handled a diverse array of technical legal and management issues, serving as a trusted adviser to senior management in for-profit and not-for-profit organizations on long-term planning, fund-raising, membership affairs, legal and governance matters.Crisis and Risk Management – Recognized as a go-to person to resolve thorny organizational, analytical and people management issues, as well as drive execution of complex projects. I find ways to achieve consensus among diverse positions and people to produce better overall results. Program Execution – Led and managed $500K annual fundraising drives for three years. Implemented and improved governance structures at non-profit organizations (church, music school).Strengths:• Clear and Transparent Communication • Conflict Management• Problem Solving• Cross Functional Team Work• LeadershipSeeking opportunities in a non-profit or for-profit organization on a full or part-time basis:• Right-hand person to Executive Director troubleshooting and improving organizational and program issues.• General management role in a non-profit setting advising on legal, compliance, tax, people-management.