RESUME OF

JUDITH R. DUNCAN

317-***-**** acpp3f@r.postjobfree.com

Non Profit Executive Director

Non profit management executive with demonstrated success. Successful in creating new and innovative programs

for fundraising and mission awareness. Expert in securing new funding sources. Results oriented leader with

expertise in volunteer recruitment, corporate giving, grant applications, event planning and fundraising. Specialist in

donor acquisition, community outreach, public relations, and marketing strategies. Dedicated member of the

community with strong professional ties and relationships. Superior communications and team building skills.

• Excellent public speaker.

• Bereavement counselor.

• Organizational branding, identity messaging and mission statements.

• Successful grant researcher and writer.

• Expertise implementing and creating fundraising programs, special events, trade fairs and

conferences.

PEFORMANCE PROFILE

Associate Executive Director

Handi Capable Hands – Indianapolis, IN 2012 – 2015

Handi Capable Hands (HCH) was an integrated workshop for adults with developmental disabilities. My

responsibilities included recruiting new individuals (called Associates) for the program. Individuals with Down’s

syndrome, Autism, and Asperger’s Syndrome, (verbal and non verbal) were our target population. Evaluated the

Associates abilities for the workshop tasks. Associates disabilities ranged from mild to severe.

1. Collaborated with NISH organization through federal government to ensure HCH was in compliance with

OSHA and Department of Labor. As the speaker for service organizations (Rotary, Power Circle, Kiwanis,

Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce and Character Councils) I educated organizations about HCH and the

programs offered. Worked with RISE Learning Center, Franklin Central High School, Roncalli and

Lutheran High Schools special education departments to ensure a smooth transition for students from high

school to the sheltered workshop world.

2. Responsible for securing booths and attending various fairs, expos and conferences.

3. HCH partnered with Global Peace Initiatives developing a product called Magic Sprout. Position ended due

to loss of funding.

Key Contributions and Achievements.

• Secured donation for the purchase of an Automatic External Defibrillator for center.

• Authored policy manual and job descriptions for employees.

• Responsible for accounts receivable and accounts payable.

• Recruited 19 new associates for the center over a two year period.

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• Authored monthly newsletter and created news releases.

• Designed program with staff to monitor inputs and outcomes of associates.

• Created and secured coaches for Life Skills program in the areas of nutrition and drama.

Executive Director

Franklin Township Education Foundation, Indianapolis, IN 2007 – 2011

Managed all aspects of foundation’s activities including accounting, fundraising, and event planning. Created,

planned and implemented special events, solicited new donors, developed corporate giving program, researched and

wrote grants. Created and submitted all news and public relations releases. Modernized strategies for foundation’s

mission, vision and core values to be presented to the community and schools.

1. Aggressively promote foundation’s mission, vision and core values in community and schools.

2. Coordinated all aspects of grant programs, work with committee to review and administer teacher

grants.

Managed financial, donor and teacher grant records. Handled all accounting through QuickBooks.

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Targeted new donors with interest in education through grants.

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Ensured all legal documents were filed as required by State of Indiana.

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Dynamic speaker for service clubs throughout several central Indiana townships.

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Collaborated with and assist local schools to assess program and financial needs.

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Key Contributions and Achievements

• Solicited donations including new donors, contributions and gifts to organization totaling $45,000.

• Developed corporate giving plans and increased corporate giving by $9,000 in one year.

• Prepared and obtained grants to provide books for new incoming kindergarten students

• Responsible for the accounting for Fast Track for Education providing backpacks and other

necessary supplies to students below poverty level.

• Conceptualized and executed new special events including Fast Flash 5K/2K family fun run, Golf

Fore Kids, Franklin 500 and others raising $10,000 in first year.

• Served as a committee member to design the educational track for students K 6.

President/CEO

Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation, Indianapolis, IN 1994 – 2006

Responsible for day to day operations of non profit health agency serving individuals and families affected by

neuromuscular disease. Increased agency identity on a national level. Developed grief counseling program for

families. Was face of the organization for national public speaking engagements, television and radio appearances.

Managed financial and fundraising guidelines for multi state compliance. Formulated and implemented successful

marketing and public relations strategies.

1. Recruited and trained volunteers and Board of Directors in fundraising and program development.

2. Created successful bereavement workshops and workshop materials for groups and hospice centers.

3. Facilitated the hiring, training and management of four staff members as well as two medical

physicians, nurse and genetics counselor.

4. Torchbearer for the United Way of Central Indiana and Johnson County.

5. Secured funding for and implemented new software for tracking clients and donors.

6. Created Mom’s and Babies Working Together (MBWT) allowing parents and newborns to in

the office for six months.

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Key Contributions and Achievements

• Increased agency budget from $200,000 to $1 million dollars in 10 years.

• Boosted agency from single state provider to a national organization serving families in all 50

states.

• Secured first national celebrity spokesperson for agency resulting in a $75,000 donation over a

three year period.

• Marketed and implemented fundraising programs on a local and national level.

• Conceived agency name change, remodeled mission statement, created slogan, and printed

materials.

• Launched agency’s first endowment fund and received a grant of $45,000 to employ specialty staff

member.

• Expanded number of clients served from 400 to over 3000 in 12 years.

• Obtained celebrity donations and $200,000 in grant funds in twelve months.

• Presided as a speaker/presenter for the World Congress on Disabilities for three consecutive years.

• Member of research committee for the CDC (Centers for Disease Control)

Judith Duncan 317-***-****

Judith Duncan 317-***-****

EDUCATION

Indiana Wesleyan University – Associate of Science

Certificate in Human Services, Indiana Wesleyan University

Former Substitute Teacher’s certificate – State of Indiana Dept. of Education

Ordained Minster – Universal Life Church

Certified Bereavement Counselor Levels One and Two Certification,

American Academy of Bereavement - Carondelet Management Institute

Certificate of Completion Crisis Debriefing

Renewal certification American Academy of Bereavement

Addictions Counseling and Medical Terminology, Indiana Wesleyan University

Enhancing Your Understand of the Depression of Grief – Alan D. Wolfelt, PhD

First Aid for Burnout and Compassion Fatigue – Darcie Sims, PhD

Indiana Legal & Ethical Issues in Counseling & Social Work – Heritage Professional Education

Numbing the Pain: Grief and Substance Abuse – CMI Education Institute, Inc.

Different Ways of Grieving, Different Ways of Healing – CMI Education Institute, Inc.

Effective Strategies for Helping Couples and Families PESI HealthCare, LLC

Shattered Dreams & Growth – Loss and the Art of Grief Counseling

Resource Networks, Ken Moses PhD

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Published in EP Magazine (Exceptional Parent)

Past Board President – Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce

Past Board member American Association of Grant Professionals (AAGP)

Past Board member – Buck Creek Playhouse

Past Board member The Caregiver Connections

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