Executive Director Business Development
Resume:
Sabrina Porter
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Dynamic, purposeful and influential leader with over 40 years of experience in multi-site nonprofit organizations within healthcare, senior living, intergenerational, domestic violence and family service sectors. History of transforming cultures, rebranding entities, and driving operational efficiencies. Skilled in establishing and fostering relationships with all constituents. Sales and Marketing strategies and execution have been at the forefront of successes. Ability to navigate organizational changes, mergers, and acquisitions while maintaining quality leadership and service delivery.
Areas of Expertise
● Financial Management
● Relationship Building
● Independent Thinker
● Self-starter
● Legal & Regulatory Knowledge
● Business Development & Marketing
● Culture Transformation
● Compassionate Leader
● Team Building
Professional Experience
Lifespace Communities-DFW-The Stayton January-April 2024
Interim Executive Director
Fostered relationships, provided reassurance, maintained a peaceful and undisturbed environment during the change of ownership announcements. Communicated to and attended meetings with all stakeholders.
●Engaged with team members on all shifts and social visits/meals with many residents.
●Maintained connections with senior leadership to assure consistent communications.
●Continued executive director’s daily huddle meetings and communications with all leaders.
Boncrest Foundation/Christian Care Communities & Services
Interim Startup President/Chief Advancement Officer/CEO
2023 — 2024
Set up foundation for new owners (tax-exempt status). Established foundation and communicated to all constituents any changes within the mission. Assisted new ownership in gaining the confidence of current teammates throughout transitions.
●Maintained strong connections with Texas communities while leading fundraising endeavors.
●Led the budgeting process and implemented a five-year plan with intentional goals and outcomes.
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Christian Care Communities & Services
President/CEO
2018 — 2023
Restructured culture and rebranded organization to #DoingLIFEtogether, renaming from CCC to CCC&S. Collaborated with key partners including onsite High School CNA/CMA programs, Baylor School of Nursing Internships, and Certified Dementia Practitioner training for staff. Achieved $3.1M overhead expense reduction within 12 months.
●Expanded donor base through relationship cultivation and established teammate giving (70% participation) and Board Giving (increased from 50% to 100%). Implemented core values across all services.
●Raised funds via grants for specialized dementia training, equipment, and innovative programs.
●Guided organization through acquisition and transition to new ownership and management without loss of quality leadership.
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Juliette Fowler Communities, Dallas, Texas
President /CEO
2012 — 2018
Elevated leadership and frontline staff quality while reducing overhead expenses. Expanded donor base and foundation from $1M to $14M in six years. Spearheaded innovative intergenerational living programs such as The Ebby House and XPLOR. Expanded the organization’s reach to underserved populations.
●Orchestrated the construction of Affordable Living (HUD) 135 occupancy apartment-style housing.
●Implemented comprehensive internal leadership training from frontline positions.
●Raised awareness of SNF services offered by rebranding and engaging and securing a higher caliber of clinical staff. Maintained exceptional 4-5-star ratings in SNF from 2013-2018.
●Established relationships with local volunteers and organizations which resulted in recognition of services offered and an awareness of the needs, realizing an increase in donations of resources. (i.e., AWARE, Dementia Friendly Dallas and others)
Presbyterian Communities and Services, Dallas, TX
VP Resident and Community Relations/ED/LNFA
2000 — 2012
Achieved a 30% occupancy increase and 70% increase in volunteer base. Directed marketing, community relations and clergy oversight. Expanded speaking engagements across diverse church denominations, significantly boosting awareness of the organization's mission and ministries.
●Spearheaded successful fundraising initiatives, securing $11M for Wellness Center and startup funds for Faith Presbyterian Hospice/T. Boone Pickens Hospice & Palliative Care Center.
●Orchestrated marketing strategies and led interview, screening, and selection processes for hirings.
●Played a pivotal role in the financial success and strategic direction of the organization.
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Education
Bachelor of Business (minor in Family and Social Justice)
Northwood University, BS, Bachelor of Business
Licenses & Certifications
Licensed Nursing Facility Administrator #5119 (1982-Present)
Associates Gerontology, St. Phillips College-1983
Certified Assisted Living Manager-2015-Present
Preceptor-2014 (precepted 13 AIT’s)
Certified Dementia Practitioner-2018-Present
Affiliations/Experience
Leading Age Texas Board Member 2015-2024 (Emeritus)
Boys Scouts of America Wisdom Trails District Chair 2014-2016
Transformation Vision-Cedar Hill City Council 2006-2021
AWARE Board Member 2017-Present
Baylor Hospital-Dallas, Sacred Vocations Graduate 2017
Dementia Friendly Dallas Founding Member 2018-2024
Entrepreneurial Innovations
Dementia/Memory Care Special Programming (direct caregiver and universal worker) 1979-1981
Youngest Texas Nursing Facility Administrator in Guiness Book of Records Nomination-1982
Bridges Safehouse for Women & Children-Board Member and Volunteer 2004-2024
Never Forgotten Farm (Hands on teaching of farming/sustainable living for underserved families) Founder 2002
Big Brothers Big Sisters Intergenerational Living (children and youth co-existing with seniors in retirement) Founder 2007
Hope Mansion for Women in Crisis Pregnancy-Founding Board Member and Executive Director 2008-2020
Baylor Women’s Health Service Coordination for all above Innovation Programs 2008
Presbyterian Children’s Home and Services-Respite Foster Parent/Family 2010-2015
New Friends New Life (911 Trafficking)-Board Member and Volunteer 2010-2023
T. Boone Pickens Liaison (Relationship builder and cultivator resulting in $20m startup donation for hospice center) 2010
The Ebby House (Home and Education for girls aging out of foster care system) Founder and Executive Director 2012-2018
National Benevolent Association XPLOR Program (Housing for graduates desiring ministry employment) Founder 2013
Fowler Christian Apartments (Affordable Housing for the elderly 55 years and older) Project Manager 2014
Texas Christian University Nursing Internships with all Communities established 2016
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