Foundation Executive Director

• Jun 2017 - Present

The WCF Foundation is dedicated to supporting women’s health and well-being in Central and West Florida communities. Through the generous donations of staff members, patients, other local foundations and community members, we provide financial and operational support to nonprofits impacting the health and well-being of women. In addition to grant-making, we also provide physicians and other volunteers, opportunities for nonprofit collaboration and peer-sharing, specialized training and consultation to increase impact and much more. Our goal is to leverage the collective efficiency and effectiveness of nonprofits serving women, expand available services, and decrease the overall problem of unintentional waste so common in our nonprofit sector. We also assist in marketing these nonprofit programs in an effort to help women recognize the full range of services and support available in the local community. To learn more, go to www.wcf.foundation. Show less

Interim President/CEO

• Nov 2017 - Mar 2019

President/Nonprofit Consultant

• Jan 2013 - Jun 2018

Brock has provided consultation services to a variety of nonprofit organizations (Inheritance of Hope, Our Children's Academy & Rehab, Peace by Piece, etc.). She specializes in interim leadership, board engagement, diversified income and fundraising, operational assessments, capacity building, strategic planning and reorganizing troubled or stagnant nonprofits. Most recently she served as interim CEO of Peace by Piece (a nonprofit covering three counties in South Florida) and as Capital Fundraiser for Our Children's Academy. In addition she has written multiple nonprofit white papers, is a guest writer for multiple nonprofit blogs, and is completing a book, The Plague of Nonprofit Mediocrity: How to Improve Local Nonprofit Sectors. Her blog can be found at www.Philanthropy.Solutions. Show less

President/Publisher

• 2008 - 2013

After her twin sister was diagnosed with cancer, Brock was unable to find information to help ease her sister's pain. Seeing a need, she was moved to fill it. Brock founded JKL Media (publisher of Pain Resource magazine & website) to help and support over 80 million US pain sufferers. Reason for Leaving: Goal of providing content to pain sufferers was achieved, and it is now run by investment partners. Sampling of Achievements: Developed a solid business plan identifying an unrivaled market opportunity with a huge and motivated target audience. Secured relationships that produced $1.5M in investments, partners and led to potential acquisition interests. Acquired 24 pages of ads in the first issue and won a national Bronze Eddie Award for quality content & design. Developed a sister website with new revenue streams, a bounce rate of 18% and traffic increases of 30% per month. Maintained communications, oversight and a 95% retention rate with 80% of the staff virtual (up to 18 people). Show less

President/CEO

• 2004 - 2008

Managed day-to-day functions, including staff management, board governance, financial oversight, strategic planning, major fundraising, PR, marketing, donor relations, relationship building, affiliate oversight, etc. Achievements Include: Quantitative achievements: Raised over $70 million in 3 years as CEO. Grew the organization's investments from $30M to over $73M Elevated annual grant spending from $1.5M to over $11M. Increased the number of major donors from 35 to over 100. Expanded the annual operating budget from $120K to $500K. Grew staff from 2 to 7. Nonprofit endowment funds grew from 3 to 23. Increased grant recipients from 62 to 185. Increased board participation - individual giving from 10% to 100%. Built essential relationships (United Way, CPAs, investment brokers, estate attorneys, etc.) - a major contributor to our growth. Improved community awareness with an "Endow Lakeland" campaign & Annual Legacy Event (600+ attendees). Raised over $350k to buy a permanent building with visibility. Secured the free design/distribution of our annual report to over 100k homes from the local newspaper. Developed an innovative idea to local publisher for a special issue, "Lakeland's Charity Register, Presented by the CFGL". We developed the content & shared in advertising profits. (Currently being replicated by other cities). Worked with the investment committee to re-structure $73M of investments, increasing returns 5.5%. Developed "Impact Lakeland", a magazine-style directory of 200+ programs needing funding. This tool increased funded programs from 10 to over 160. Upgraded the organization's website to provide donors online, real-time access to manage their funds, make donations, etc. Earned "Confirmed in Compliance with National Standards from the U.S. Council on Foundations". Earned unofficial title of the "fastest growing community foundation in the southeast". Show less

National VP of Sales & Marketing

• Dec 1999 - Jun 2004

Brock's primary role when she began at Juice Bowl was re-introducing the brand throughout the US and abroad. Once the label was growing, Brock began managing human relations, day-to-day operations, plant efficiencies & safety, etc. Sampling of Achievements: Launched the company's private label beverage line, including product development, package design, sales plan, etc. Hired and managed a successful sales team (managed 8-12 territories around the US & Bahamas). Used innovative thinking & relationship building to secure niche markets & grow private label sales. Managed all communications, for both internal and external audiences. Worked on product, plant & employee efficiencies to increase profit margins. Oversaw the HR & management of over 250 employees, worked on budgets, healthcare, etc. Started program to sell juice close to expiration to dollar stores, preventing thousands in annual write-offs. Reason for Leaving: In 2004 the company had a profitable acquisition offer & was sold to Whitlock Packaging. Show less

President, Dick Pope/Polk County Chapter

• Jul 2001 - Jun 2003

Served as President of the Polk County Chapter of FPRA, winning three state awards including most improved chapter. Additionally, served as VP of Membership on FPRA's state board and State Accreditation Chair. Served as President of the Polk County Chapter of FPRA, winning three state awards including most improved chapter. Additionally, served as VP of Membership on FPRA's state board and State Accreditation Chair.

Adjunct Instructor, Health & Communications Departments

• Dec 1997 - Jun 2003

Served as adjunct instructor in the communications department, and started new & innovative programs for both the students, local businesses and nonprofits. Sampling of Achievements: Earned exceptional scores in the department on both student & professional evaluations every semester. Developed curriculums & obtained approval for non-profit management & nonprofit communications classes (the first in the area). Started evening classes in communications for small businesses & nonprofits. Partnered with Florida Public Relations Association & Public Relations Society of America to start a student chapter, & built it into one of the largest student chapters in Florida. Started an internship program for students wanting to work in nonprofit. Reason for Leaving: Brock resigned because of time constraints of traveling for business and raising two young girls, but continues to work with the student chapters, interns & college. Show less

Executive Director

• Jan 1998 - Mar 2001

Tasked with re-structuring the struggling organization (which was operating in the red at Brock's hire), Brock handled all day-to-day operations, board management & governance, fundraising & grant writing, program development & oversight, outcomes management, budgets, payroll, employee management, etc. Sampling of Achievements: Tripled the local nonprofit's United Way funding, serving 3 counties and employing 20+ people.i Grew and oversaw a $800k budget, and became the largest prevention provider in Central Florida. Acquired, implemented & managed 3 private grants, 4 state grants (Dept. of Children & Families) & 2 local gov grants. Worked closely with founder to grow "Red Ribbon" activities to reach over 10,000 people with prevention education! Raised $300k to buy a permanent building in a visible location (to build sustainability & better serve the community). Won the 2000 Exceptional Nonprofit Leadership Award presented by Walt Disney World (included $5k Grant). Reason for Leaving: Brock only left because an opportunity arose to work with her mentors, her father & grandfather. Show less

Nonprofit Consultant

• Jan 1995 - Jan 1998

Served as public relations consultant, specializing in nonprofit management and fundraising (events and grant writing), serving organizations including, but not limited to: Children's Advocacy Center, Baptist Children's Home, Department of Children & Families, The Ruthvens, Florida Southern College, etc. Served as public relations consultant, specializing in nonprofit management and fundraising (events and grant writing), serving organizations including, but not limited to: Children's Advocacy Center, Baptist Children's Home, Department of Children & Families, The Ruthvens, Florida Southern College, etc.