Denise Frey
City Council Member at City of Bremerton- Claim this Profile
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Sarina Samson
Denise has a depth of experience in non-profit operations and development that brings organizations to a whole new level. As the Executive Director of the Kitsap YWCA, her immeasurable skills at fundraising, event building, and engaging the community in shared goals were evident. Denise leads by example, and she has left our community a legacy due to her expertise!
Jennifer Conroy
Denise is the consummate professional. She engages others. She is smart and strategic and has extraordinary nonprofit leadership skills. The nonprofit world is fortunate to have her.
Valen Watson
Denise came to the YWCA Harbor Area and South Bay with a unique skill set based on her many years successfully running YWCA chapters. She quickly focused on managing the financial situation of and fundraising timeline for our chapter, and showed exemplary skills with respect to identifying and targeting fundraising opportunities tied to visionary programming strategies. Her experience with the National YWCA added depth and dimension to her understanding of the organization's mandate, and her connections to the knowledge base and expertise of her peers at the YWCA were an immeasurable asset.
Sarina Samson
Denise has a depth of experience in non-profit operations and development that brings organizations to a whole new level. As the Executive Director of the Kitsap YWCA, her immeasurable skills at fundraising, event building, and engaging the community in shared goals were evident. Denise leads by example, and she has left our community a legacy due to her expertise!
Jennifer Conroy
Denise is the consummate professional. She engages others. She is smart and strategic and has extraordinary nonprofit leadership skills. The nonprofit world is fortunate to have her.
Valen Watson
Denise came to the YWCA Harbor Area and South Bay with a unique skill set based on her many years successfully running YWCA chapters. She quickly focused on managing the financial situation of and fundraising timeline for our chapter, and showed exemplary skills with respect to identifying and targeting fundraising opportunities tied to visionary programming strategies. Her experience with the National YWCA added depth and dimension to her understanding of the organization's mandate, and her connections to the knowledge base and expertise of her peers at the YWCA were an immeasurable asset.
Sarina Samson
Denise has a depth of experience in non-profit operations and development that brings organizations to a whole new level. As the Executive Director of the Kitsap YWCA, her immeasurable skills at fundraising, event building, and engaging the community in shared goals were evident. Denise leads by example, and she has left our community a legacy due to her expertise!
Jennifer Conroy
Denise is the consummate professional. She engages others. She is smart and strategic and has extraordinary nonprofit leadership skills. The nonprofit world is fortunate to have her.
Valen Watson
Denise came to the YWCA Harbor Area and South Bay with a unique skill set based on her many years successfully running YWCA chapters. She quickly focused on managing the financial situation of and fundraising timeline for our chapter, and showed exemplary skills with respect to identifying and targeting fundraising opportunities tied to visionary programming strategies. Her experience with the National YWCA added depth and dimension to her understanding of the organization's mandate, and her connections to the knowledge base and expertise of her peers at the YWCA were an immeasurable asset.
Sarina Samson
Denise has a depth of experience in non-profit operations and development that brings organizations to a whole new level. As the Executive Director of the Kitsap YWCA, her immeasurable skills at fundraising, event building, and engaging the community in shared goals were evident. Denise leads by example, and she has left our community a legacy due to her expertise!
Jennifer Conroy
Denise is the consummate professional. She engages others. She is smart and strategic and has extraordinary nonprofit leadership skills. The nonprofit world is fortunate to have her.
Valen Watson
Denise came to the YWCA Harbor Area and South Bay with a unique skill set based on her many years successfully running YWCA chapters. She quickly focused on managing the financial situation of and fundraising timeline for our chapter, and showed exemplary skills with respect to identifying and targeting fundraising opportunities tied to visionary programming strategies. Her experience with the National YWCA added depth and dimension to her understanding of the organization's mandate, and her connections to the knowledge base and expertise of her peers at the YWCA were an immeasurable asset.
Experience
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City of Bremerton
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United States
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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City Council Member
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Mar 2022 - Present
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City Council Member
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Mar 2022 - Present
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Bremerton Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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President and CEO
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Sep 2018 - Jul 2021
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Non-profit Consultant
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Oct 2017 - Oct 2018
Consulting services for local non-profits in the areas of capacity building, strategic planning and fund development. Consulting services for local non-profits in the areas of capacity building, strategic planning and fund development.
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Executive Director
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Jan 2015 - Sep 2017
The YWCA of Kitsap County is dedicated to ensuring the personal safety, rights, welfare, and dignity of those experiencing domestic violence while building partnerships and increasing community awareness to create positive social change. The YWCA of Kitsap County is dedicated to ensuring the personal safety, rights, welfare, and dignity of those experiencing domestic violence while building partnerships and increasing community awareness to create positive social change.
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Free Arts for Abused Children
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Aug 2013 - Jan 2015
Responsible for the transition to innovation and sustainability of a 37 yr. old non-profit organization inspiring hope in the lives of children who have experienced abuse, neglect, poverty and homelessness through creative arts programs and positive interactions with caring adult volunteers. Free Arts serves over 25,000 children each year throughout the Greater Los Angeles Area. Responsible for the transition to innovation and sustainability of a 37 yr. old non-profit organization inspiring hope in the lives of children who have experienced abuse, neglect, poverty and homelessness through creative arts programs and positive interactions with caring adult volunteers. Free Arts serves over 25,000 children each year throughout the Greater Los Angeles Area.
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Self-Employed
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Non-Profit Consultant
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Mar 2012 - Jan 2015
Assist non-profit organizations in strategic planning, organizational development, program development and fund development planning. Assist non-profit organizations in strategic planning, organizational development, program development and fund development planning.
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YWCA USA
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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YWCA USA Strong Foundation Fearless Future Task Force
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Apr 2011 - Oct 2012
Part of national task force responsible for the restructuring of a national organization to build collective power and harness that power to achieve social change for women and girls. Part of national task force responsible for the restructuring of a national organization to build collective power and harness that power to achieve social change for women and girls.
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YWCA Sonoma County
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director and CEO
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Jul 2006 - Mar 2012
Responsible for the leadership of a $1.5M non-profit organization with 30 staff and over 100 volunteers, developing an effective board of directors and overseeing a domestic violence shelter, therapeutic preschool and counseling program for women and families, community outreach and education programs. Directed Annual Domestic Violence Conference. Responsible for the leadership of a $1.5M non-profit organization with 30 staff and over 100 volunteers, developing an effective board of directors and overseeing a domestic violence shelter, therapeutic preschool and counseling program for women and families, community outreach and education programs. Directed Annual Domestic Violence Conference.
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Becoming Independent
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Development
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Jan 2005 - Jun 2006
Directed the fund development efforts of an $11M non-profit organization serving developmentally disabled people and their families. Focus areas included major donors, planned giving, foundation and corporate giving, marketing and direct mail, public relations and donor database utilization and management. Directed the fund development efforts of an $11M non-profit organization serving developmentally disabled people and their families. Focus areas included major donors, planned giving, foundation and corporate giving, marketing and direct mail, public relations and donor database utilization and management.
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Canine Companions for Independence
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United States
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National Director of Development
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Apr 2003 - Jun 2005
Directed the national fund development efforts of a $10M national non-profit organization serving adults and children with disabilities. Worked with regional centers around the country to build local support and awareness. Focus areas included major donors, planned giving, foundation and corporate giving, e-marketing and solicitation, direct mail, public relations and donor database management. Directed the national fund development efforts of a $10M national non-profit organization serving adults and children with disabilities. Worked with regional centers around the country to build local support and awareness. Focus areas included major donors, planned giving, foundation and corporate giving, e-marketing and solicitation, direct mail, public relations and donor database management.
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Anti-Defamation League
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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400 - 500 Employee
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Associate Director
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Apr 2000 - Apr 2003
Directed the ADL's A World of Difference Institute, providing anti-bias and hate crime prevention and intervention programs in workplaces, schools and other organizations. Directed Annual Student Human Relations Conference. Directed the ADL's A World of Difference Institute, providing anti-bias and hate crime prevention and intervention programs in workplaces, schools and other organizations. Directed Annual Student Human Relations Conference.
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Director of Program Services, Domestic Violence Institute
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1996 - 2000
Directed all non-residential domestic violence programs including counseling, legal services and community outreach. Supervised staff of 30, 120 volunteers and an annual budget of $4M. Co-directed International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment. Directed all non-residential domestic violence programs including counseling, legal services and community outreach. Supervised staff of 30, 120 volunteers and an annual budget of $4M. Co-directed International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment.
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Women's Resource Center
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Relations
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1986 - 1996
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