Executive Director, Non Profit

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Louisville KY *****

Phone: Home 502-***-****

E-mail: *************@*****.***

James Christopher Head

Louisville Business First “Forty under Forty” 2010 Honoree

Objective

To secure a management/ leadership position which utilizes my education, talent, and experience and which fulfills me on a professional and personal level.

Education

2012 Indiana University, The Center on Philanthropy

Certification in Principles and Techniques of Fundraising from the Fund Raising School

2008 – 2009 North Carolina State University

Certification in Leadership & Management from the National Association of State Park Directors Leadership School

1993 – 1998 University of Louisville

Bachelor of Sciences in Sports Administration with Communications Minor

1989 – 1993 Trinity High School

Work experience

2015 – Present Louisville Youth Philanthropy Council Louisville KY Executive Director (Part Time), A Program of the Louisville Community Foundation

Work advantageously with the LYPC Advisory Board and the Louisville Community Foundation to create and deliver Strategic Plan Initiatives and comprehensive development plan to secure revenue goals and sustainable funding for the program

Cultivate and manage Advisory Board and committees to directly support all revenue and programmatic goals including donations, major gifts, planned giving, sponsorships, and student participation in the LYPC

Create a strong presence for LYPC programs in the city through public speaking, community involvement, and relationship development

Refine existing, create and develop distributable program and fundraising information about the LYPC in both electronic and printed formats including social media, special event materials, news releases, and other media and communication initiatives

Lead the recruitment process for student candidates, including reviewing applications, coordinating and conducting face-to-face interviews with candidates

Serve as the lead communicator for the LYPC to parents, school administrators, business and government officials, potential funders, program supporters, and local media

Write and create year-end annual report summarizing the activities, achievements and areas of opportunity during previous year

Plan, coordinate, and implement the annual LYPC calendar for training, events, classes

Execute fiduciary and budgetary duties relative to the management of LYPC

2013 – 2015 Best Buddies Kentucky Louisville KY

State Director, 501c3 Non-profit

Work strategically to create a comprehensive development plan to secure revenue goals and sustainable funding for programs

Work with the Best Buddies International, Advisory Boards, and volunteers on the implementation of the state development plan and revenue generation strategies

Cultivate and manage Advisory Board and committees to directly support revenue goals including donations, major gifts, planned giving, sponsorships, and all fundraising efforts for BBKY

Identify, cultivate, and develop volunteers capable of making personal financial commitments and becoming directly involved in the solicitation process on behalf of BBKY

Research new grant prospects, develop and maintain relationships with foundations, and work on proposal submissions

Develop and manage stewardship process of all state donors, including processing gifts and follow up

Work with the government relations department to secure government revenue.

Responsible for marketing communications for all revenue and programmatic based initiatives

Create a strong presence for BBKY programs in the state through public speaking, community involvement, social media, special events, news releases, other media initiatives

Work on the organization of content and images for updates to website and ensure that all local staff use Blackbaud Sphere database/ Raiser’s Edge donor database

Oversee recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of all employees

Work to inspire and motivate program staff involvement in fundraising initiatives by demonstrating personal commitment and integrity and providing proactive development training, support, and recognition

Work to support staff involvement in Best Buddies International initiatives, including merchandise sales, national conferences, special events, and awareness campaigns

Develop and balance the state’s budget

Create, update and maintain a prospect grid and timeline to track revenue and stewardship progress

Maintain accurate records of all donor information through Raiser’s Edge

Accomplishments

Secured $100,000 National NASCAR grant to support Programmatic initiatives

Fundraised over $415,000 in first two years with organization

Expanded school based programs by 64%

Added additional staff

Planned and implemented first ever events including Friendship Walk and Friendship Ball

Improved signature fundraising event revenue by 300%

Secured funding for and developed comprehensive fundraising plan by working with Ashley Roundtree Consultants

Developed comprehensive State Development plan

Developed and Expanded Advisory Board from 12 to 20 members; implemented personal giving and fundraising metrics for each member

2011 – 2013 U.S. Green Building Council Louisville KY

Executive Director, 501c3 Non-profit

Direct the day-to-day operations of the organization, including project and program oversight for all committees

Hire and manage staff as required

Establishing chapter operational policies and procedures with Board approval

Assist and support the Board Treasurer in the management of Chapter finances including all reporting obligations, development and implementation of annual budgets, and all efforts to ensure financial responsibility and sustainability

Ensure necessary chapter documents are up to date and filed as required by USGBC National and Commonwealth of Kentucky ensuring rigorous compliance with requirements of the Chapter’s status as a 501(c)3 organization/ Prepare an annual report for the Board to be shared with the USGBC

Direct the financial development and sustain ongoing growth of the organization by developing reliable funding resources to carry out the mission

Identify, cultivate, and maintain strategic corporate and private sector funding

Review and suggest modifications to sponsor pricing; implement sponsor benefits (PR, event signage, website, etc.) for new and existing sponsors

Create and execute fundraising events

Oversee and participate in writing for foundation endowment and grant requests and applications

Develop individual donor rosters

Develop case statements to support funding requests

Make sponsorship pitches

Grow and diversify the membership

Oversee the development and implementation of member resources and benefits including new member package, benefits document, schedule of events, internet communications, and other similar initiatives

Manage the member database

Develop and run programs of interest to our members and the community at large/ Monthly topic-specific educational sessions including speaker solicitation, location / venue, catering, event pricing, cash collection, onsite membership solicitation, and other relevant tasks

Promote the organization’s goals through public relations and outreach/ Originate and/or develop other programs based on review of other local USGBC chapter initiatives, Board input, or community needs

Act as liaise with the national parent organization (the US Green Building Council), Chapter membership, and other allied organizations where appropriate

Provide committee and board leadership with direction on how they are leading their committees in terms of work output, Dynamic Governance protocol, their own volunteer management questions leading other volunteers, and with administrative tasks such as preparation of agendas

Develop public relations plan and strategy including key talking points and metrics, a list of media outlets and contacts, green buildings in region, list of developers, and other relevant PR-related initiatives

Oversee the Chapter’s visibility and relevancy within the Chapter’s geographic reach as the first source for information on green building technologies, practices, and advocacy

Identify and foster national partnerships and alliances with government, community, non-profit, and private entities to further Chapter objectives

2011 U.S. Green Building Council Louisville KY

Events & Outreach Coordinator, 501c3 Non-profit

Plan, budget and implement chapter events to include education, membership, advocacy and chapter-wide efforts

Secure underwriting in the form of sponsorships, grants, and other funding options available to non-profits to offset costs at a minimum and increase event profitability and funds for the chapter

Expand chapter presence beyond the current centric markets of Louisville and Lexington. Expansion efforts to include creating more statewide presence

Maintain detailed action plans for each event and evaluate all events after implementation for review

Draft event marketing plans, materials, and production calendar

Provide input to chapter education program selections and credentialing to maximize education event marketability and attendance

Coordinate multiple vendor, supplier and partner association relationships

Conduct vendor research and negotiate contracts

Draft Memorandum of Understanding with education partner associations

Coordinate and complete forms required for continuing education hours (examples AIA, CMP, CEU, GBCI)

Board Development and Compliance

Development and Administration of Chapter Financial, Business, Service, and Daily Operations

Volunteer development, recruitment, retention, and recognition program

Accomplishments

Wrote over $110,000 in grants and support for Chapter initiatives

Assisted in coordination of Chapter Capital Campaign raising over $40,000 in first six months

Created & implemented first time events in three new Chapter markets including Bowling Green, Paducah, and Northern KY

Negotiated new educational delivery vendor rate and contract

Developed extensive written marketing plan and materials for all Chapter events and offerings

Assisted with Chapter operation budget development and Profit and Loss expectations

2006 – 2011 “Tom” Sawyer Park Foundation Louisville KY

Executive Director, 501c3 Non-profit

Responsible for grant writing, major donor relationship building and fund development

Board Development and Compliance

Development of Foundation Function, Mission, and Direction

Development and Administration of Foundation Financial, Business, Service, and Daily Operations

Development of Marketing materials (print and online)

Volunteer development, recruitment, retention, and recognition program

Development of Foundation event standards, planning goals, and fundraising measurements

Accomplishments

Secured over $220,000 in grants and support for Parks & Recreation, tourism, and economic development initiatives as Executive Director of the Tom Sawyer State Park Foundation

Recruited and secured over $100,000 in corporate sponsorship for Tom Sawyer State Park Foundation sponsored special events and programs

2006 – 2011 E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park Louisville KY

Park Manager III

Responsible for tourism, business, and economic development for park and surrounding business district.

Develop, improve, and maintain Quality of Life standards for the park and park patrons.

Responsible for community outreach, relationship building, and maintaining public relations with park visitors, stake holders, local user groups, clubs, and civic organizations. Serve as media contact and spokesperson for park events and happenings.

Supervise and inspect the construction, maintenance and operation of buildings, grounds and recreational areas. Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies for the operation of the park and its facilities.

Supervise employees in the management of the operation of the park. Initiate hiring and interview process, and hire appropriate candidates. Organizational chart development and daily supervision of employees for roles, routines, and job duty performance. Complete thorough evaluation process of all employees throughout year.

Provide training and assistance to employees. Provide training and process development in business and record keeping, personnel decisions, facility and rental maintenance, guidelines and reservation systems, park user interaction, park direction, and professional development.

Maintain business records and reports and make bank deposits. Responsible for developing and maintaining annual park operating budget. Prepare operational reports and records. Follow state procurement laws for park utilities, supplies, equipment, and other various purchases. Write and develop vendor contracts, long term service agreements, and concession representation.

Accomplishments

Through innovative partnerships, community-building collaborations, and targeted gifts, in four years successfully doubled park usage and revenue

Developed partnerships with non-profits such as the Humane Society, Special Olympics, March of Dimes, Home of the Innocence, Colon Cancer Prevention Project, and Norton’s Ride to Conquer Cancer

Grew overall recreation program participation by 40%

Awarded Kentucky Recreation and Parks Society (KRPS) 2008 Outstanding State Park Award

Designed and constructed 85 plot community garden with 5 additional elevated ADA garden plots

Developed the Park’s first open space conservation plan – conserving 300 acres of land valued at over $20M for passive use

Secured over 24 acres of future parkland (real estate value well over $1 million) from Kentucky Technical College System through state partnerships

Developed the park’s first extensive volunteer program

Created the state’s first Urban Astronomy Center and programming opportunities with the Louisville Astronomical Society

Developed the park’s first Youth Environmental Education Program for school age children meeting KERA guidelines

Developed growth of Louisville Dog Run Association’s community dog park by additional 2 acres and amenities

Developed and built park’s sign program

Developed park’s first extensive partnership with Boy Scouts of the America for service and education, culminating in the 2010 statewide Centennial Jamboree attended by over 12,000 scouts

Developed professional development program for full-time parks and recreation team

Assisted in the research and development of the 2010 Financial and Operations Strategic Plans for the Kentucky Department of Parks ($89M operating budget)

Participated in all aspects of the design, construction, operation, and detail of the new $2 million Sawyer Hayes Conference Center

Created the Park’s first collaborative sports partnerships with the Louisville Sports Commission, Trinity High School, Bellarmine University, University of Louisville, NCAA, NAIA, and National Senior Games.

Successfully targeted and renewed 3 year agreement with National Bicycle League for park to continue hosting the BMX Grand National event. Annual economic impact exceeding $1.5 million dollars

Successfully targeted, bid, and hosted 2008/ 2010 NCAA Southeast Regions, 2009/ 2011 Big East Championships, 2010 NCAA Division II National Cross Country Championships and scheduled NCAA Division I National Cross Country Division I for 2012. Cumulative economic impact exceeds $2 million dollars

Successfully targeted, bid, and hosted NSA, ASA and USSSA Regional, State, and Local Softball Tournaments and USTA Region, State, and Local Tennis Tournaments.

Renovated and restored Jefferson County’s only outdoor 3 field softball complex and 12 court tennis complex

Renovated and restored 6 Target Archery Range, Gymnasium with Basketball Court, BMX race course

Designed and constructed 2 new playgrounds meeting all ADA standards

2000 – 2006 Kentucky State Parks Central Office Frankfort KY

Event Coordinator Supervisor

Develop, construct, implement, and coordinate special events within the park system. Coordination includes gathering event information and logistics, providing support in all aspects of event planning and implementation, marketing, and administration. Supervise division Field Staff and implementation of events onsite throughout parks.

Research and development of guidelines for special event logistics, sponsorships, materials, and resources. Evaluate overall viability of all park events.

Supervise the overall implementation of the parks aquatic programs and maintenance of the facilities. Supervise the parkwide lifeguard program and uniform contracts. Liaison to the State Health Department for aquatic facilities and operations. Serve as project coordinator for aquatic facility construction, improvements, and purchases. Coordinate training and safety inspections for all park aquatic facilities. Serve as division Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid Instructor.

Review and make recommendations for the programs and event budgets for all parks, as well as all aquatic facility operation budgets.

Assist in other division responsibilities including planning seasonal workshops and other staff training, construction and maintenance of recreational facilities such as playgrounds, sports courts, boat docks, shelters, and mini golf, writing and maintaining operation manuals, assisting in other parks programs, presentations, and group programming, and other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Professional memberships

Kentucky U.S. Green Building Council Chapter Member (KY USGBC)

National U.S. Green Building Council Member (USGBC)

Southeast Regional Leadership Council Member (USGBC)

Kentucky Recreation & Parks Society (KRPS) Member

KRPS – Society Board of Directors Member

KRPS – By-Laws Committee Chair

KRPS – Annual Conference Committee Member

KRPS – Conference Finance Committee Chair

National Recreation & Parks Association (NRPA) Member

Louisville Sports Commission – Board of Directors Member

LSC – Membership Committee Member

LSC – Marketing Committee Member

LSC – Breakfast Event Committee Member

Jeffersontown Chamber of Commerce Member

Northeast Louisville Business Association Member

Holiday Event Committee Member

References & Transcripts

Available upon request

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