Nonprofit organizations require executives who have vast knowledge of communication skills and a passion to help communities in need. I am an accomplished and transformational operations and strategic development executive who is experienced in elevating nonprofit organizations. I am a persuasive and influential communicator, funding development leader, and partnership builder focused on driving outcomes for positive community impact. I am well versed in strategic planning, organizational frameworks that provide scalable process and procedures, as well as budget development and implementation. I consistently serve as a people leader by guiding and developing executive leaders and building positive rapport across communities, corporate partners, government agencies, and banking institutions. I leverage data internally and externally to create impactful programs to address gaps and opportunities for improvement. Below is a selection of the top accomplishments from my career:● As the Executive Director for Central Community House, spearheaded creation of nationally recognized Tech Access Project for seniors, leveraging research partnership with Cornell University, receiving national recognition as “best use of funds” and securing $300K in ongoing funding.● During my tenure at the Economic & Community Development Institute, drove capital improvements and business modeling efforts, securing $800K for the Food Fort operations expansion and $750K to establish a new Women’s Business Center in Northern Ohio, catering to underserved entrepreneurs.● Demonstrating exceptional organizational capabilities as the registration chair of the IEEE Symposium while acting as the Program Manager for the Ohio State University CAR program, ensuring guest requirements were met and efficiently coordinating and maintaining program's website.I am excited to expand my professional network and see what the future may hold. If you would like to connect, please contact me at tamarforrest@gmail.com.Areas of Expertise:Nonprofit Program Development & LeadershipExecutive Board Relations & MembershipIdentifying & Addressing Process GapsBudget Development & ImplementationCorporate Partnership DevelopmentPersuasive Writing / Grant WritingCommunity Insight & InteractionStrategic Business PlanningPolicy & Structure CreationLeadership Development