Chief Executive Officer

• Aug 2021 - Present

President CEO | Operations

• Jul 2015 - Sep 2021

Lead organizational and operational goals and initiatives for 7 million dollar, 9-site, private nonprofit employing 100+ employees, providing residential, day, vocational, advocacy, outreach, social and recreational services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Key Achievements:  Collaborate with Board of Directors to successfully govern and operate the organization.  Successfully implement and monitor budgets and variance owing to rescissions and ongoing… Show more Lead organizational and operational goals and initiatives for 7 million dollar, 9-site, private nonprofit employing 100+ employees, providing residential, day, vocational, advocacy, outreach, social and recreational services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Key Achievements:  Collaborate with Board of Directors to successfully govern and operate the organization.  Successfully implement and monitor budgets and variance owing to rescissions and ongoing budget cuts from state contracts without having to close programs and ended FY 2017 with a surplus.  Develop and nurture corporate and community partnerships necessary for successful fundraising events i.e. the first successful Over the Edge rappelling event for our county; increasing unrestricted funds by 33%.  Guide implementation of electronic documentation system essential for accurate Department of Developmental Services and Medicaid billing saving extrapolated Department of Social Services audit fees in the millions.  Implement newly created strategic plan executing goals and objectives focusing scarce resources on efficient operations and future trends of industry.  Anticipate and resolve operational weaknesses i.e. supported employment programs eliminating audit citations, saving more than $125,000 in non-reimbursable state contract expense while preventing Department of Labor fines.  Utilize creative methods to improve efficiency i.e. LEAN training and tactics to analyze transportation efficiency, building capacity and eliminate waste.  Community outreach and legislative advocacy successfully impacting 6 house bills and 3 senate bills in the 2017 legislative session. Show less Lead organizational and operational goals and initiatives for 7 million dollar, 9-site, private nonprofit employing 100+ employees, providing residential, day, vocational, advocacy, outreach, social and recreational services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Key Achievements:  Collaborate with Board of Directors to successfully govern and operate the organization.  Successfully implement and monitor budgets and variance owing to rescissions and ongoing… Show more Lead organizational and operational goals and initiatives for 7 million dollar, 9-site, private nonprofit employing 100+ employees, providing residential, day, vocational, advocacy, outreach, social and recreational services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Key Achievements:  Collaborate with Board of Directors to successfully govern and operate the organization.  Successfully implement and monitor budgets and variance owing to rescissions and ongoing budget cuts from state contracts without having to close programs and ended FY 2017 with a surplus.  Develop and nurture corporate and community partnerships necessary for successful fundraising events i.e. the first successful Over the Edge rappelling event for our county; increasing unrestricted funds by 33%.  Guide implementation of electronic documentation system essential for accurate Department of Developmental Services and Medicaid billing saving extrapolated Department of Social Services audit fees in the millions.  Implement newly created strategic plan executing goals and objectives focusing scarce resources on efficient operations and future trends of industry.  Anticipate and resolve operational weaknesses i.e. supported employment programs eliminating audit citations, saving more than $125,000 in non-reimbursable state contract expense while preventing Department of Labor fines.  Utilize creative methods to improve efficiency i.e. LEAN training and tactics to analyze transportation efficiency, building capacity and eliminate waste.  Community outreach and legislative advocacy successfully impacting 6 house bills and 3 senate bills in the 2017 legislative session. Show less

Director Development | HR | Operations | Special Projects

• Jul 2005 - Jul 2015

Linda directed all development, fundraising, donor relations, and promotional initiatives while retaining HR and employee relations responsibilities; organizational policies, project development, team management and new funding programs. She collaborated with the Board of Directors and Executive Director to create a fund development plan which increases revenues to support the strategic direction of the organization. She was responsible for the human resources and personnel management… Show more Linda directed all development, fundraising, donor relations, and promotional initiatives while retaining HR and employee relations responsibilities; organizational policies, project development, team management and new funding programs. She collaborated with the Board of Directors and Executive Director to create a fund development plan which increases revenues to support the strategic direction of the organization. She was responsible for the human resources and personnel management duties for the organization. She also developed policies and procedures for the development department which reflect ethical fundraising practices. She was responsible for the successful creation of grant writing function – financing numerous capital improvements including 725,000 in energy efficiency, 200,000 in sidewalk paving, and 50,000 in lighting improvements. She identified a critical fundraising need and raised more than $340,000 in grant revenues in year one. She implemented a new development program that resulted in more than 400 new voting members. Raised funds over 1 million dollars and cultivated over 250 new members Show less Linda directed all development, fundraising, donor relations, and promotional initiatives while retaining HR and employee relations responsibilities; organizational policies, project development, team management and new funding programs. She collaborated with the Board of Directors and Executive Director to create a fund development plan which increases revenues to support the strategic direction of the organization. She was responsible for the human resources and personnel management… Show more Linda directed all development, fundraising, donor relations, and promotional initiatives while retaining HR and employee relations responsibilities; organizational policies, project development, team management and new funding programs. She collaborated with the Board of Directors and Executive Director to create a fund development plan which increases revenues to support the strategic direction of the organization. She was responsible for the human resources and personnel management duties for the organization. She also developed policies and procedures for the development department which reflect ethical fundraising practices. She was responsible for the successful creation of grant writing function – financing numerous capital improvements including 725,000 in energy efficiency, 200,000 in sidewalk paving, and 50,000 in lighting improvements. She identified a critical fundraising need and raised more than $340,000 in grant revenues in year one. She implemented a new development program that resulted in more than 400 new voting members. Raised funds over 1 million dollars and cultivated over 250 new members Show less