Experience

Atlantic City Rescue Mission

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer Program Manager

  • Jan 2006 - Present

  • Manage an active volunteer force of over 570 volunteers who donate over 24,000 hours of service annually. Database: Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge • Assist in developing the resources of ACRM. • Public Relations responsibilities include speaking on behalf of the organization. • Grant Writing



New York City Rescue Mission

• Donor Communications Manager

  • 2004 - 2005

  NY, NY • Restructured & managed data processing department • Database Management of 140,000+ records – PledgeMaker system • Coordinated and supervised direct mail response to seasonal fundraising campaign. Hired and managed seasonal workers processing 40,000 gifts for fall campaign alone. • Prepared analytical reports for Executive Director and Board of Directors



Goodwill Rescue Mission

• Executive Director

  • Oct 2001 - Apr 2004

  Newark, NJ Newark, NJ Responsible for the overall operation of a century-plus old non-profit social service agency which provides emergency services, non-medical residential recovery services and community outreach programs to an inner-city population • PROGRAMS – Administered emergency services, recovery services and community outreach programs. Expanded the capacity of each division. Initiated outcome-based evaluation. Coordinated special events. • GOVERNANCE – Developed strategic planning… Show more Newark, NJ Responsible for the overall operation of a century-plus old non-profit social service agency which provides emergency services, non-medical residential recovery services and community outreach programs to an inner-city population • PROGRAMS – Administered emergency services, recovery services and community outreach programs. Expanded the capacity of each division. Initiated outcome-based evaluation. Coordinated special events. • GOVERNANCE – Developed strategic planning initiatives. Promoted enhanced board governance through the creation of a new board member orientation and training program, by holding board retreats, board self-assessment program and executive director evaluation. Created and monitored the annual operating budget. • MANAGEMENT – Organizational restructuring – revamped program departments and divisions for greater effectiveness and efficiency. Personnel, program, facilities, thrift stores, fiscal and business management. Developed and monitored the budget and annual audit. • DEVELOPMENT – Advancement through fundraising, development, media and public relations. Responsible for marketing plan and budget and all aspects of advancement including: direct mail program; donor, media and church relations; publications; served as chief liaison with the community.

• Assistant Executive Director

  • 1989 - Oct 2001

  Newark, NJ Newark, NJ • PROGRAMS – Responsible for the development and oversight of an after-school and summer program or inner-city youth. Cast vision for and assisted in the establishment of an on-site Learning Center – a computer based adult continuing education program offering reading literacy, computer and financial literacy programs, academic enrichment; GED prep and job search and placement skills to recovering addicts. Caste vision for and created the Bread of Life community outreach… Show more Newark, NJ • PROGRAMS – Responsible for the development and oversight of an after-school and summer program or inner-city youth. Cast vision for and assisted in the establishment of an on-site Learning Center – a computer based adult continuing education program offering reading literacy, computer and financial literacy programs, academic enrichment; GED prep and job search and placement skills to recovering addicts. Caste vision for and created the Bread of Life community outreach program. • BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – Human resources management: assisted in growth management through the creation and maintenance of org charts, policy manuals, procedure manuals, staffing plans, recruitment, hiring, training and evaluating staff as well as benefits administration. Staff grew from 12 to 50. Responsible for legal issues, licensing and inspections, insurance and other matters. Oversight of all accounting, bookkeeping, audit and office functions. • DEVELOPMENT – Fundraising through grant writing, public awareness, donor relations, public relations. Developed a DOVE Department (Department of Volunteer Efforts) and an annual recognition event. Database management (Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge). Website development. Banquet and special event planning. • MANAGEMENT – Strengthened infrastructure by creating an organizational chart, job descriptions, a personnel policy & procedures manuals, event management manuals. Recommended, planned & managed a computer system upgrade / conversion to Blackbaud’s Raisers Edge (database management) & Non-Profit Accounting software. Cast vision, planned and managed relocation to off-site leased space for administrative offices. Oversight of Finance Department with growth in annual operating budget of $600,000 to $2,500,000 (excluding gifts-in-kind). Created a gifts-in-kind management system. Board relations & records management. Served as the host & local coordinator for the AGRM national convention held in the Meadowlands in 1996.



Lighthouse Ministries

• Assistant Executive Director

  • 1982 - 1989

  Lakeland, Florida Lakeland, FL Co-directed and assisted in the development of this non-profit faith based social services organization to the poor and homeless. Expanded in budget, programs and services and facilities. • Accounting and business administration including preparation of IRS Form 990 and 5500R. • Assisted in a small capital campaign and building program. • Development – grant writing, constituents records management, newsletter, and donor correspondence and records… Show more Lakeland, FL Co-directed and assisted in the development of this non-profit faith based social services organization to the poor and homeless. Expanded in budget, programs and services and facilities. • Accounting and business administration including preparation of IRS Form 990 and 5500R. • Assisted in a small capital campaign and building program. • Development – grant writing, constituents records management, newsletter, and donor correspondence and records management. • Directed family and community outreach programs. • Established a Women’s Auxiliary. • Volunteer program management. Show less