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Inclusive collaborator who leads teams to execute projects on time and budget using effective communication and proven change management strategies. Passionate presenter of big ideas to boards, donors, elected officials, staff, and volunteers. Praised for enjoyable budget presentations resulting in unanimous approvals. Extensive nonprofit experience leads to quick implementation of best practices and reduced risk to institutions.Quickly Added Value – Within first 6 months at FareStart I stabilized the accounting and HR teams. Executed a $5 million financing instrument. Deployed a time and attendance payroll system. Contributed to the on-time and on budget delivery of 3 retail food service locations, an enhanced catering capacity and a new program track for culinary job training.Grew Funding Streams - Diversified public funding sources beyond Federal government to include state and local sources. Introduced 501(h) election to the Board. Engaged the first-ever lobbyist team to advocate on behalf of the organization. Toured numerous elected officials from City, County, and State levels – resulting in sharply increased public funding for both capital and operating purposes.Developed Staff – Centered leadership approach on coaching staff. Two Directors of Finance supervised have become Chief Financial Officers in other organizations.Improved Governance - Modeled audience-appropriate communications by staffing several board committees and regularly reporting to full board of directors. Incorporated many “best practices” from Seattle Aquarium board to FareStart board. Frequent spokesperson in community in lieu of CEO.I can help your organization with: Interim Leadership, Strategic Planning, Board Governance, Financial Management, Nonprofit Audit & Tax, IT, Government Relations, Philanthropy, Personnel, Retail Operations, Facilities.Contact me on rsdean1@gmail.com or (206) 409 - 0485.