Kathleen Buehler
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Jeffrey R. Wilcox, CFRE
Kathy Buehler was named our company's "Interim of the Year" in December 2011 for outstanding achievements in the practice of transitional management for the nonprofit sector. Her work as Interim Director of Development at Blind Children's Learning Center earned her further advancement as their Interim Executive Director. Congratulations to Kathy on behalf of our interim executive peers and the Third Sector Company.
Carina Morris Watson
As an interim Director of Development at the Blind Children’s Learning Center, Kathy quickly assessed the organization’s funding needs and their potential. She provided the leadership and expertise necessary to develop a realistic, effective and sustainable long-term fundraising plan. Her dedication resulted in immediate short-term results as well. Kathy accomplished more on a part-time basis than many professionals can accomplish in a 60-hour work week. It was a genuine pleasure to be a part of her winning team.
Jeffrey R. Wilcox, CFRE
Kathy Buehler was named our company's "Interim of the Year" in December 2011 for outstanding achievements in the practice of transitional management for the nonprofit sector. Her work as Interim Director of Development at Blind Children's Learning Center earned her further advancement as their Interim Executive Director. Congratulations to Kathy on behalf of our interim executive peers and the Third Sector Company.
Carina Morris Watson
As an interim Director of Development at the Blind Children’s Learning Center, Kathy quickly assessed the organization’s funding needs and their potential. She provided the leadership and expertise necessary to develop a realistic, effective and sustainable long-term fundraising plan. Her dedication resulted in immediate short-term results as well. Kathy accomplished more on a part-time basis than many professionals can accomplish in a 60-hour work week. It was a genuine pleasure to be a part of her winning team.
Jeffrey R. Wilcox, CFRE
Kathy Buehler was named our company's "Interim of the Year" in December 2011 for outstanding achievements in the practice of transitional management for the nonprofit sector. Her work as Interim Director of Development at Blind Children's Learning Center earned her further advancement as their Interim Executive Director. Congratulations to Kathy on behalf of our interim executive peers and the Third Sector Company.
Carina Morris Watson
As an interim Director of Development at the Blind Children’s Learning Center, Kathy quickly assessed the organization’s funding needs and their potential. She provided the leadership and expertise necessary to develop a realistic, effective and sustainable long-term fundraising plan. Her dedication resulted in immediate short-term results as well. Kathy accomplished more on a part-time basis than many professionals can accomplish in a 60-hour work week. It was a genuine pleasure to be a part of her winning team.
Jeffrey R. Wilcox, CFRE
Kathy Buehler was named our company's "Interim of the Year" in December 2011 for outstanding achievements in the practice of transitional management for the nonprofit sector. Her work as Interim Director of Development at Blind Children's Learning Center earned her further advancement as their Interim Executive Director. Congratulations to Kathy on behalf of our interim executive peers and the Third Sector Company.
Carina Morris Watson
As an interim Director of Development at the Blind Children’s Learning Center, Kathy quickly assessed the organization’s funding needs and their potential. She provided the leadership and expertise necessary to develop a realistic, effective and sustainable long-term fundraising plan. Her dedication resulted in immediate short-term results as well. Kathy accomplished more on a part-time basis than many professionals can accomplish in a 60-hour work week. It was a genuine pleasure to be a part of her winning team.
Experience
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Beyond Blindness
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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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Retired President and Executive Director
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Jul 2017 - Present
On June 30, 2017, I retired from Blind Children's Learning Center as President and Executive Director. I had the pleasure of serving in this capacity for more than five years, working with my management team, the board of directors and Jeri Konopisos, BOD Chair. I'm very proud of our accomplishments which have benefited the Center and families we serve:• We nearly doubled enrollment of typically developing students by re-branding our Early Childhood Center program as "Bright Visions." This increased annual revenue by nearly $250,000 and allowed children from the community to learn alongside students with visual impairments. • We applied for and received our license from the state of California and accreditation as a non-public school to serve children with visual impairments through second grade, allowing our Kindergarten class to have two additional years at the Center.•We overcame an unhealthy deficit in 2013 and today, thanks to our generous supporters, have a $2.7 million balanced budget with healthy reserves of $1.5 million.Colleen Roach is the incoming President and Executive Director of Blind Children's Learning Center. Colleen was offered the position following an extensive search led by the Board of Directors. My goal in giving 12 months notice of my retirement was to give the search committee enough time to find the best candidate to lead and represent the organization I care for so deeply.Jeff Hipshman has followed Jeri Konopisos as Board Chair of Blind Children's Learning Center. Jeff is a Partner at HMWC CPAs & Business Advisors and has served on the Board since 2009, most recently as Finance Chair.I'm truly grateful to have had the opportunity to lead a devoted staff of 53 who see to the success of excellent programs to benefit these deserving children from birth to age 21. Please join me in continuing to support Blind Children's Learning Center. Show less
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President and Executive Director
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Jan 2012 - Jul 2017
As the Executive Director of Blind Children’s Learning Center, I am responsible for the overall leadership, strategic planning, financial management, program operation, staff management and sustainability of the agency.
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Hope University
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Anaheim, CA
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Fund Development Consultant
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Aug 2011 - Feb 2012
Hope University transforms the lives of adults with developmental disabilities through the arts. Hope University transforms the lives of adults with developmental disabilities through the arts.
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Fund Development Consultant
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Mar 2009 - Jan 2012
More than 300 UOAA support groups across the nation share the same vision--to promote a society where people with ostomies and intestinal or urinary diversions are universally accepted and supported socially, economically, medically and psychologically. More than 300 UOAA support groups across the nation share the same vision--to promote a society where people with ostomies and intestinal or urinary diversions are universally accepted and supported socially, economically, medically and psychologically.
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Third Sector Company
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Long Beach, CA
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Senior Associate
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Apr 2006 - Jan 2012
Placement by the Third Sector Company at Orange County nonprofit organizations as an interim manager for a period of three to nine months. Interim placement is often an immediate need and is the result of a vacancy in the position. Placement by the Third Sector Company at Orange County nonprofit organizations as an interim manager for a period of three to nine months. Interim placement is often an immediate need and is the result of a vacancy in the position.
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Blind Childrens Learning Center
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Tustin/Santa Ana
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Interim Development Director
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Aug 2010 - May 2011
Placed by The Third Sector Company to meet the agency's fund raising budget for the FY 10/11 . Placed by The Third Sector Company to meet the agency's fund raising budget for the FY 10/11 .
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Interim Development Director
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Aug 2007 - Jul 2008
Placed through Third Sector Company to create and implement a fund development plan to raise revenue determined in the agency budget. Placed through Third Sector Company to create and implement a fund development plan to raise revenue determined in the agency budget.
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2-1-1 Orange County
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Costa Mesa, CA
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Interim Development Director
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Mar 2007 - Jun 2007
Placed by The Third Sector Company to focus on grant writing and special event planning to double projected revenue in three months. Placed by The Third Sector Company to focus on grant writing and special event planning to double projected revenue in three months.
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United Ostomy Association
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Irvine, CA
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Director of Development
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May 2003 - Oct 2005
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Cardiac Arrhythmias Research & Education
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Irvine, CA
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Director of Development
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Jan 2002 - May 2003
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Arthritis Foundation Orange County/Long Beach
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Fountain Valley, CA
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Director of Development
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1997 - 1999
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The Volunteer Center Orange County
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Santa Ana, CA
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Director of Development
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1995 - 1997
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Education
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1972 - 1976
University of Southern California
BA, Journalism
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