Susan Koehler
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Kate Hoffinger
Susan is driven, thorough and inviting in her role as executive director. I am a more seasoned professional as a result of her professional guidance.
Jonathan Goetz
Susan was able to bring together a team with a common goal. She kept her eye on the prize of victory and never waivered in her committment to defeating "Duke" Cunningham and electing Francine Busby.
Kate Hoffinger
Susan is driven, thorough and inviting in her role as executive director. I am a more seasoned professional as a result of her professional guidance.
Jonathan Goetz
Susan was able to bring together a team with a common goal. She kept her eye on the prize of victory and never waivered in her committment to defeating "Duke" Cunningham and electing Francine Busby.
Kate Hoffinger
Susan is driven, thorough and inviting in her role as executive director. I am a more seasoned professional as a result of her professional guidance.
Jonathan Goetz
Susan was able to bring together a team with a common goal. She kept her eye on the prize of victory and never waivered in her committment to defeating "Duke" Cunningham and electing Francine Busby.
Kate Hoffinger
Susan is driven, thorough and inviting in her role as executive director. I am a more seasoned professional as a result of her professional guidance.
Jonathan Goetz
Susan was able to bring together a team with a common goal. She kept her eye on the prize of victory and never waivered in her committment to defeating "Duke" Cunningham and electing Francine Busby.
Credentials
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Certified Board Source Governance Trainer
BoardSourceOct, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Grantsmanship
The Grantsmanship CenterNov, 2008- Oct, 2024 -
Career Counseling
University of California, San Diego -
Leadership Coaching
Northern Virginia Community College -
Non-Profit Management
Chapman University
Experience
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Azul
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Director
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Jan 2023 - Present
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501(C)onsultingSolutions
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Northern Virginia
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Founder & Principal
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Jan 2016 - Jan 2023
501(C)onsulting Solutions is your Advisor, Consultant, Coach, Teacher, Trainer, and Facilitator as you seek to change the world. We're experts at leveraging limited resources to change lives. 501(C)onsulting Solutions is your Advisor, Consultant, Coach, Teacher, Trainer, and Facilitator as you seek to change the world. We're experts at leveraging limited resources to change lives.
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Loudoun Therapeutic Riding
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO & Executive Director
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May 2018 - Sep 2021
In her 3 1/2 years at Loudoun Therapeutic Riding, Susan transformed the organization through her leadership and fundraising abilities enabling LTR to achieve a 48-year dream of purchasing their own facilty and increasing the number of days of service by 99 annually. In her 3 1/2 years at Loudoun Therapeutic Riding, Susan transformed the organization through her leadership and fundraising abilities enabling LTR to achieve a 48-year dream of purchasing their own facilty and increasing the number of days of service by 99 annually.
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Hopecam
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Dec 2012 - Dec 2015
Executive Director of Reston, VA based non-profit which uses technology to connect children diagnosed with cancer with their friends, classmates and schools overcoming the isolation that is an early side-effect of treatment. Koehler grew the program from helping 12 children per year in 2012 to 360 in 2015. Executive Director of Reston, VA based non-profit which uses technology to connect children diagnosed with cancer with their friends, classmates and schools overcoming the isolation that is an early side-effect of treatment. Koehler grew the program from helping 12 children per year in 2012 to 360 in 2015.
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Rolling Readers
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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Executive Director
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Dec 2010 - Oct 2012
Grew program from serving 3,200 to 5,500 low-income at-risk children weekly in just one year. Grew program from serving 3,200 to 5,500 low-income at-risk children weekly in just one year.
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Development Director
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Aug 2009 - Dec 2010
Increased giving by 41% at this non-profit school for at risk children Increased giving by 41% at this non-profit school for at risk children
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Development Director
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Feb 2008 - Jan 2010
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Director of Development
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Jan 2007 - Jul 2007
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Director of Development and Public Affairs
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Jul 2005 - Sep 2006
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Vice President
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1981 - 1993
Worked in DC and California as press secretary, media coach, speechwriter,spokesperson, pr agency vp and corporate marketing director. For example, managed accounts for major pr agencies (incl: Hill & Knowlton) specializing in corporate strategy, marketing and issues management. Handled community relations and marketing for major real estate developer. Travelled US as spokesperson for manufactured housing industry. Worked in DC and California as press secretary, media coach, speechwriter,spokesperson, pr agency vp and corporate marketing director. For example, managed accounts for major pr agencies (incl: Hill & Knowlton) specializing in corporate strategy, marketing and issues management. Handled community relations and marketing for major real estate developer. Travelled US as spokesperson for manufactured housing industry.
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Education
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University of California, Santa Cruz
B.A., Literature and Politics