Experience

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  Linda B. Irwin

  • Louisiana

  • Organization Development Consultant

    • Feb 2016 - Present
    • Louisiana

    Bespoke Organizational Development for the Small Non-Profit: Board Development Executive Coaching Strategic Planning Mid-Management Training Plan/Policy/Protocol Assessment

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  St. Martin's Episcopal School

  • Metairie, LA

  • Grants Writer

    • Oct 2015 - Oct 2021
    • Metairie, LA

    Work with Advancement Team to identify strategic funding partners to implement the school's mission. Conceptualize and write proposals to private and corporate foundations and governmental entities. Research prospective individual, corporate, and foundation partners.

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  KID smART

  • Greater New Orleans Area

  • Development Director

    • Apr 2009 - Jul 2015
    • Greater New Orleans Area

    Support agency strategic goals through fund development & marketing plans;Support & Coordinate work of Board of Directors in Annual Campaign & special projects;Conceptualize & write proposals to private & corporate foundations, local/state/national public agencies

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  Volunteers of America Greater New Orleans

  • New Orleans

  • Program Development Specialist

    • Jan 2004 - Nov 2005
    • New Orleans

    Research to determine emerging human service needs;Exploration of innovations/best practices to meet needs before reaching critical stages;Develop Program models that were appropriate for local environments;Secure funding for program models

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  Tulsa Center

  • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

  • Executive Director

    • Jun 1992 - Oct 2003
    • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

    Facilitated strategic & operational planning;Managed plans for fiscal, human resources, facilitites, governance & program arenas of operations;Facilitated work of Board of Directors & all committies;Developed & implemented fund development & marketing plans;Facilitated $7.5 Million capital campaign, exceeding goal.

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  Youth Alternatives, Inc.

  • Greater New Orleans Area

  • Executive Director

    • Mar 1980 - Dec 1991
    • Greater New Orleans Area

    Executive Management of community-based residential treatment programs for emotionally disturbed and behaviorally disordered youth. Strategic planning, program supervision, fiscal, human resources and facilities management, fund development, Board development, grants writing and contract negotiation/compliance. Led successful efforts to merge programs with Boys Town.