Experience

WorkingNation

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board Member

  • Dec 2019 - Present

  Los Angeles, California, United States WorkingNation is a nonprofit media company founded in 2016 by Venture Capitalist Art Bilger to expose hard truths about the looming unemployment crisis and bring the country together to create and amply solutions for a changing economy. Staffed by award winning journalists, WorkingNation provides solution orientated programming and articles on the complexities of our labor economy with insights on how we can best position our workforce for the jobs of the future.



CWI Labs

• United States
• Think Tanks

• Founder and CEO

  • Nov 2017 - Present

  Washington DC CWI Labs advances bold, creative solutions that tackle the labor force obstacles confronting underserved, low-income communities. This is accomplished through original cutting edge research, articles and blogs on a myriad of issues ranging from the Future of Work and the U.S. workforce, Economic and Labor market analysis, diversity and inclusion in the U.S. workforce, Race and the U.S. workforce, Older Americans and the future of work and, a special focus on the role of cities and rural America… Show more CWI Labs advances bold, creative solutions that tackle the labor force obstacles confronting underserved, low-income communities. This is accomplished through original cutting edge research, articles and blogs on a myriad of issues ranging from the Future of Work and the U.S. workforce, Economic and Labor market analysis, diversity and inclusion in the U.S. workforce, Race and the U.S. workforce, Older Americans and the future of work and, a special focus on the role of cities and rural America in addressing the future workforce needs of the U.S. economy. Show less



Center for Workforce Inclusion

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President and CEO

  • Jun 2017 - Present

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Provide executive leadership to the nation's premier workforce development non-profit serving the needs of our older workers. With an operating budget of $60 million and an employee headcount of 45 professionals, SSAI provides funding to a national network of local partner agencies to extend workforce development services to low-income individuals throughout the United States.



Concordia

• Senior Advisor

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  New York, New York, United States Provide advise and counsel to the Co-Founder and CEO on the direction, development, and growth of the organization.



The Newseum/Freedom Forum

• Senior Vice President

  • Dec 2015 - May 2017

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Served as the lead fundraising executive for an organization in the midst of a major transition. Successfully established Individual Leadership and Corporate Membership Council to better engage key donor audiences. Developed and executed fundraising strategies to better engage legacy donors; Developed and executed strategies to better engage the Silicon Valley technology community as partners and potential donors. Developed framework and structure to support a major capital campaign.



The Wilson Center

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Vice President for Global Engagement and Chief Development Officer

  • Dec 2013 - Nov 2015

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Provided executive leadership on the principal revenue generating activities at a leading US-based global foreign policy think tank. Overall responsibilities included, but were not limited to: providing center-wide philanthropic advisory services to fourteen semi-autonomous programs and 4 cross cutting institutes covering the full spectrum of the most important foreign policy and development issues; provide guidance on key messaging for leading programs and the development of donor activation… Show more Provided executive leadership on the principal revenue generating activities at a leading US-based global foreign policy think tank. Overall responsibilities included, but were not limited to: providing center-wide philanthropic advisory services to fourteen semi-autonomous programs and 4 cross cutting institutes covering the full spectrum of the most important foreign policy and development issues; provide guidance on key messaging for leading programs and the development of donor activation strategies for individuals, corporation and foundations; Served as the principal executive leader on the development of a corporate framework to support a global fundraising campaign by engaging important corporate and institutional partners within the diplomatic and business communities. Represented The Wilson Center before key audiences within the diplomatic, philanthropic and business communities. ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Reprogramed and provided leadership to a Global Advisory Council with the goal of driving engagement among a network of global business leaders, philanthropists and members of the diplomatic community. • Conceived and provided leadership to a Corporate Leadership Council with the goal of building institutional and donor relationships with CEOs from our nation’s largest corporations. • Successfully achieved a 300% year-over-year increase in corporate support for the Wilson Center. • Created institutional synergies between The Wilson Center and the nation’s largest Foundations for the mobilization of resources to support sustainable development at the global level. • Inculcated a vibrant culture of philanthropic engagement across all platforms at the Wilson Center. Show less



Rebuilding Together

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• President and CEO

  • Aug 2006 - Nov 2013

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Provided executive leadership to one of our nation’s largest non-profit housing organizations and its national network of 200 affiliates in 44 states. Oversaw a national staff of 44 employees and an operating budget of $23 million: ACCOMPLISHMENTS  Achieved seven-fold growth in revenue over a six year period by increasing total operating income from $3.5 million to $23 million.  Completed over 60,000 home rehabilitation projects during tenure by securing and placing over… Show more Provided executive leadership to one of our nation’s largest non-profit housing organizations and its national network of 200 affiliates in 44 states. Oversaw a national staff of 44 employees and an operating budget of $23 million: ACCOMPLISHMENTS  Achieved seven-fold growth in revenue over a six year period by increasing total operating income from $3.5 million to $23 million.  Completed over 60,000 home rehabilitation projects during tenure by securing and placing over $80 million in private capital into the Rebuilding Together affiliate network and securing an additional $250 million in local support.  Successfully conceived and staffed industry leading marketing and communications division generating over $30 million in equivalent advertising value via strategic media partnerships.  Successfully launched and staffed industry leading affiliate relations division designed to improve member services.  Successfully launched and staffed political Advocacy division to inform national housing policy and to identify sources of federal support for the mission of Rebuilding Together. Secured over $15 million in federal funding for a variety of mission related programs during tenure.  Successfully achieved bi-partisan congressional support for a first of its kind Veterans Housing Bill – S3614 and HR6361 - that will provide rehab assistance for national housing intermediaries to assist injured and disabled veterans.  Successfully completed over 1,350 rebuilds on the homes of injured veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.  Successfully completed over 1500 rebuilds on homes devastated by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in Louisiana and Mississippi.  Successfully launched Hurricane Sandy rebuild initiative for New York and New Jersey by securing $2 million in initial seed funding.  Successfully relocated national headquarters to a state of the art LEED certified building in downtown Washington, D.C. Show less



Associated Black Charities (ABC)

• President and CEO

  • Sep 2004 - Aug 2006

  Baltimore Provided executive leadership to the nation’s largest African American Philanthropic organization. Responsibilities included oversight of annual grant making budget of $23 million. Oversaw 3 statewide offices, an operational budget of $25 million and a staff of 35 full-time employees. ACCOMPLISHMENTS  Successfully re-positioned balance sheet to ensure long-term sustainability.  Successfully completed five year strategic plan to provide greater clarity around the… Show more Provided executive leadership to the nation’s largest African American Philanthropic organization. Responsibilities included oversight of annual grant making budget of $23 million. Oversaw 3 statewide offices, an operational budget of $25 million and a staff of 35 full-time employees. ACCOMPLISHMENTS  Successfully re-positioned balance sheet to ensure long-term sustainability.  Successfully completed five year strategic plan to provide greater clarity around the organization’s key long term goals.  Successfully launched Legacy Fund to facilitate corporate support for the organization via this innovative social investment instrument.  Successfully conceived and hosted the 2006 Maryland Candidates Forum for the United States Senate, United States House of Representatives and Gubernatorial campaign races in partnership with Maryland Public Television and the Maryland Association of Black Journalist Show less



National Credit Union Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Sep 2001 - Aug 2004

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Provided executive leadership to a private foundation representing our nation’s 9,000 federal and state regulated Credit Unions. Oversaw the strategic deployment of grants to support domestic and international grant making for non profits, financial cooperatives, and NGO’s engaged in innovative programs designed to assist low- and moderate-income households achieve greater financial independence. Oversaw offices in Washington, DC, and Madison, Wisconsin, in addition to a national network of 22… Show more Provided executive leadership to a private foundation representing our nation’s 9,000 federal and state regulated Credit Unions. Oversaw the strategic deployment of grants to support domestic and international grant making for non profits, financial cooperatives, and NGO’s engaged in innovative programs designed to assist low- and moderate-income households achieve greater financial independence. Oversaw offices in Washington, DC, and Madison, Wisconsin, in addition to a national network of 22 state credit union foundations. Served as national spokesperson for innovative credit union programs and initiatives. ACCOMPLISHMENTS  Successfully grew a Community Investment Fund (CIF) from $30 million to $375 million in three years to support mission related grant making activities.  Secured a $75 million New Markets Tax Credit allocation to support small business development in underserved communities in partnership with the National Community Investment Fund.  Successfully launched a $5 million homeownership counseling program in partnership with the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development.  Successfully launched a $1.5 million first accounts program in partnership with the U.S Department of Treasury. Show less



Metro Housing|Boston

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Oct 1997 - Sep 2001

  Greater Boston Area Provided executive leadership to a Public/Private Partnership that brings together community organizations, business and government to create a wide array of housing programs throughout the Metropolitan Boston area. Administered a 7,000-unit Section 8 Rental Assistance Program; homeownership counseling and purchase and rehabilitation programs that served 300 families annually; provided asset management training for Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and investor servicing and oversight… Show more Provided executive leadership to a Public/Private Partnership that brings together community organizations, business and government to create a wide array of housing programs throughout the Metropolitan Boston area. Administered a 7,000-unit Section 8 Rental Assistance Program; homeownership counseling and purchase and rehabilitation programs that served 300 families annually; provided asset management training for Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and investor servicing and oversight for 2,000 units of CDC-owned multi-family housing sponsored by MBHP's development initiatives. Oversaw an emergency shelter and transitional housing program for 150 homeless families under contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Provided leadership to a diverse, team-based organization of 100 employees with strong outcomes and customer focus. Oversaw an operating budget of $8 million, and an agency-wide budget (including housing assistance payments) of $100 million.

• Director of Housing

  • Jun 1996 - Dec 1997

  Greater Boston Area Directed a department that oversaw the Partnership's 6,000-unit Section 8 Rental Assistance Program in addition to providing asset management and investor servicing oversight for 2,000 units of CDC-owned multi-family housing sponsored by MBHP's development initiatives. Handled short- and long-term planning for the division and provided critical leadership on the senior management team on operational, planning, and strategic issues. Developed strategic relationships and policy initiatives with… Show more Directed a department that oversaw the Partnership's 6,000-unit Section 8 Rental Assistance Program in addition to providing asset management and investor servicing oversight for 2,000 units of CDC-owned multi-family housing sponsored by MBHP's development initiatives. Handled short- and long-term planning for the division and provided critical leadership on the senior management team on operational, planning, and strategic issues. Developed strategic relationships and policy initiatives with Federal, State and local government, for purposes of developing innovative programs in affordable housing.



Lakefront Supportive Housing, Chicago

• Director of Asset Management

  • Aug 1992 - Jul 1996

  Greater Chicago Area Responsible for housing program administration for the Corporation. Acted as liaison for Limited Partnerships with the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Home Loan Bank, the National Equity Fund (NEF) and the City of Chicago, on financial and compliance matters. Administered the McKinney Mod Rehab and Mod Rehab SRO Section 8 Program, and a HUD Supportive Housing Program. Developed and directed internal audit functions to ensure partnership compliance with all… Show more Responsible for housing program administration for the Corporation. Acted as liaison for Limited Partnerships with the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Home Loan Bank, the National Equity Fund (NEF) and the City of Chicago, on financial and compliance matters. Administered the McKinney Mod Rehab and Mod Rehab SRO Section 8 Program, and a HUD Supportive Housing Program. Developed and directed internal audit functions to ensure partnership compliance with all regulations mandated by funders and lenders. Developed operating budgets for all Limited Partnerships. Show less