Executive Manager

BARBARA A. JACKSON

**** ***** ***** Hope Hull, Alabama * 36043

334-***-**** home * 334-***-**** cell

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PERSONAL RESUME

CAREER

OBJECTIVE To obtain a challenging position where my abilities, knowledge and expertise will be mutually beneficial.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

June 1, 2005 Regional Vice President

June 16, 2009 National Kidney Foundation Serving Alabama, Montgomery

As the Chief Executive Officer, working closely with the Board of Directors, I worked to accomplish the National Kidney Foundation Serving Alabama’s mission by insuring the overall well being of the organization. This includes the protection, preservation and acquisition of resources (human, financial, political) to advance the organization’s mission and interests.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Leadership and Direction

§ Developing and maintaining successful relationships to ensure that the organization has a significant role in the community with stakeholders, health care community, state and local government agencies and private foundations.

§ Formulating policies and planning recommendations for the Board of Directors

§ Providing supervision, motivation, and direction to employees.

Strategic Direction

Developing and implementing comprehensive plans to carry out the organization’s mission including:

§ Program Development and implementation.

§ Fund Raising - including identifying resource requirements, researching funding sources, establishing strategies to approach funders and submitting proposals.

§ Developing, nurturing and maintaining volunteer resources.

Specific Strategic Goals:

Along with the Board of Directors, staff and constituent input, develop and implement a long-range plan that focuses on:

§ Statewide presence, designating areas where program/fund-raising is important.

§ Developing a strong Medical Advisory Board, using the health professional members of the current Board of Directors

§ Redeveloping the new Board of Directors to focus on resource development and governance.

§ Work with the Board of Directors leadership to recruit and develop new members.

§ Developing and implementing a plan to increase income and diversify income sources

Operational Management

§ Hiring, supervision, and termination of all staff.

§ Motivating and guiding staff to achieve the organization’s goals.

§ Ensuring that the Board of Directors meets its corporate and legal responsibilities.

§ Ensuring that the Board of Directors and the organization fulfills its responsibilities and requirements as an NKF Affiliate.

§ Assisting the Board of Directors to set policies to govern the organization and carrying out those policies accordingly.

§ Assessing staffing needs based on program, fund-raising and geographic needs and planning accordingly.

Financial Resources

§ Development and implementation of the budget, and meeting budget goals.

§ Develop, implement and meet/exceed a budget which includes a surplus for investments.

§ Provides the Board of Directors with timely and accurate financial reports.

Community and Public Relations

§ Maintaining the NKF Serving Alabama’s outstanding programs and using that success as the base, expanding program and public information efforts.

§ Ensuring that programs, products and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to the community and to relevant stakeholders.

February 24, 03- Executive Director

May 30, 2005 Alabama Chapter, American Liver Foundation, Birmingham Alabama

As the Executive Director, working with a president and board of directors, I provide

professional support to a chapter in a defined major market area for the purpose

of increasing education programs, including community outreach and promotional

activities to the American Liver Foundation’s identified constituencies; expanding

leadership and volunteer bases; implementing awareness of liver disease and the

American Liver Foundation; raising revenue to fund operations and to support the

American Liver Foundation’ mission and strategic goals while managing and

maintaining accountability of chapter operations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

· In conjunction with the Chapter Board of Directors and the National Office, develops and implements a chapter operational/programmatic/fundraising plan of work to insure the successful achievement of chapter financial goals, program services, community outreach, and leadership/volunteer development activities.

· Develops and manages an approved chapter budget

· Assists in building public awareness and participation, by a) serving as spokesperson for the American Liver Foundation and the Alabama Chapter, and b) developing and maintaining effective relationships with local and statewide media outlets.

· Supports chapter efforts in recruiting new leaders and volunteers, and facilitates the orientation of all leaders and volunteers.

· Provides necessary support to increase fundraising through organizing special events, identifying and upgrading individual giving, actively recruiting new groups, identifying potential underwriters for chapter activities and researching available community resources directed at development efforts.

· In conjunction with the national office, participates in national programs.

· Is knowledgeable about the mission and strategic goals of the American Liver Foundation and has a lay understanding of liver disease.

· Upholds the bylaws and policies of the American Liver Foundation.

· Performs all other chapter duties and related task, this to include the supervision of staff.

June 1, 01- Director of Development

February 03 Alabama Legal Services Programs, Montgomery, Alabama

Organize, direct and advance the office of development and related programs of voluntary

financial support and statewide fund development. This also includes public relations,

marketing, and volunteer management for three Alabama Legal Services Programs

located in Montgomery, Huntsville & Birmingham, AL.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

· Managing and overseeing the development office including marketing, public relations, special events and supervision of all related staff.

· Developing and setting priorities for long- range development goals and short-term objectives for the development office.

· Researching, developing and recommending new funding strategies and possible funding sources for Alabama Legal Services Programs.

· Coordinating the proposal and grant writing process, including appropriate funding agencies, foundations, corporations and government agencies.

· Overseeing and coordinating the acknowledgement of all contributions.

· Serving as coordinator for the Alabama Campaign for Legal Services; statewide fundraising campaign that encompasses five metro cities.

· Identifying and securing major gifts from corporations and individuals.

· List management; including prospect and donor lists.

· Developing publicity and educational tools that incorporate program goals, target various markets, and define strategies for maximum coverage in the program areas.

· Writing and distributing press releases, PSAs and feature stories.

· Handling appropriate print and broadcast media inquiries.

· Scheduling and coordinating publicity and publication photo shoot for the purpose of video productions.

· Writing or assigning articles, selecting artwork, and editing copy and design of all PR publications including, but not limited to, the annual report, campaign newsletters, marketing brochures, committee recruitment modules, and campaign and office collateral materials.

September 98- Senior Regional Director Montgomery County Division

June 1, 2001 American Heart Association, Montgomery, Alabama

Through the use of high-level marketing and supervision of other

Regional Directors within a corporate structure, responsibilities

included:

· Identifying and securing corporate sponsors for special events.

· Identifying and securing major gifts through cultivation and relationship building.

· Implementing cultivation strategies to penetrate various markets.

· Cost negotiating and budget monitoring.

· Data collection and analysis through the use of community profiles.

· Managing and directing various committees to implement multiple tasks.

· Serving in a leadership capacity recruited, trained, and lead the metro division board in special event initiatives that generated over $700,000 in revenue per campaign year.

· Planning and coordinating special events from inception through completion.

· Coordinating community education events and generating media coverage this to include: radio, television, and print (press releases, design of billboards, brochures and newsletters).

· Developing proposals, sponsorship agreements and grant writing.

· Serving as a staff trainer for organization’s workshops and conferences.

· Organizing and implementing health-related workshops and conferences in collaboration with hospitals and other heath agencies.

· Managing the day to day office operation

Honors & Recognitions:

· Outstanding Fundraiser – Over 100% revenue increase over prior year

· Outstanding Event- American Heart Gala

· Outstanding Achievement – 100% revenue increase major event- The American Heart Walk

· Rome Betts National Award of Excellence

· Featured Executive Director- Montgomery Elite Magazine

July 90- Director of Membership & Marketing

August 98 South Central Alabama Girl Scout Council, Inc. Montgomery,

Alabama

Managed the delivery and extension of programs by planning and implementing strategies for the cultivation, recruitment and retention of members. Developed comprehensive plans for membership growth by analyzing demographic, membership trends, and other pertinent sources. Assessed community needs to develop, design, and implement innovative approaches to delivery of services. Cultivated new territory by aggressively and continually marketing programs in the community. Specific accountabilities included:

· Assessment of human resource needs and costs for budget allocation

· Formulation of membership and development goals objectives and plan of work

· Ensuring membership plans reach out to all racial/ethnic, religious and socio-economic groups as well as persons with disabilities

· Acquisition of knowledge and understanding of affirmative action plans and exhibition of non-discriminatory attitude in all internal and external working relationships

· Assisting in the comprehensive fund development program by analyzing and assessing community support systems and resources, assisting with the preparation and submission of grants along with handling sponsorship agreements

· Developing and overseeing budgets for projects and programs developed through collaborations with other organizations.

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science Degree, Justice and Public Safety

Minor: Psychology

Auburn University at Montgomery, 1985

PROFESSIONAL

ASSOCIATONS

Montgomery Interagency Group

Past Advisory Board member HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital

National Trainer, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. (National Appointment- 2 Terms)

Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary

Marketing Certification and Training- Dewitt Wallace Readers

Digest Foundation

Board Affiliation: Community Health Charities of Alabama

St. Jude Educational Institute

COMPUTER

SKILLS Proficient in computer applications, to include Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, PhotoShop, and Corel Draw

REFERENCES References available upon request

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