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Non-Profit executive with over two decades experience in conceptualizing and developing innovative programs, consulting, training, and conducting research projects. I am skilled in managing staff and leading organizational growth. Key strengths include:Designing and managing creative, proven effective programs, with special emphasis on creating layers of support to congregations over an extended time period and connecting congregation goals to broader community interests.Creating and adapting a variety of methods to engage congregation members and community leaders to develop new mission driven partnerships that benefit of all stakeholders. Coaching congregations and non-profit groups to develop plans to make best use of their space and people assets, develop better board, staff and volunteer structures, and produce more income to better live out their missions.Advising congregations on successfully raising funds from members and from the broader public for major capital projects. Providing strategic campaign consulting services and developing original research and case studies on community-wide fundraising.Developing groundbreaking new research to document the economic and social impact of congregations.Collaborating with Executive staff and Board to set organizational direction and ensure growth.Leading teams of program and administrative staff and consultants to carry out organizational mission.

Listed skills include Nonprofit Organizations, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Faith Organizations, and 12 others.