Jesus Gonzalez
Greater San Diego Area
adzkq8@r.postjobfree.com
Skills Summary
Executive level experience in general management of small to mid-size organizations; fund development, contract and grants administration and writing, program development and implementation, business operations, and human resources management. Strong public speaking, change management, coaching and training, problem solving; organizational development, cross-functional team leadership, non- profit board governance.
Experience
International Foundation for CDKL5 Research
Executive Director, February 2023 - present
San Diego, CA
Fund Development, Community Relations, Outreach, Program Development Board Development, Strategic Planning
Foundation for the Children of the Californias
Development Director, June 2021 – April 2022
San Diego, CA
Grant writing, corporate sponsorship, marketing, major donor solicitation, public speaking Maintain customer relations management system, communications and board development, special events, volunteer supervision
Wesley House Student Residence
Executive Director, July 2016 – March 2021
San Diego, CA
Negotiated compliance of the IRS 501 (c) 3 regulations (EIN, 990, Attorney General, Secretary of State) Rebranded the organization including name, vision and mission Created a website and donor page,
Established bank accounts and refinanced mortgage
Conducted first financial review and subsequent audits Created financial policies and procedures, procurement policies Created job descriptions for board and staff
Creating a human resources manual including Simple IRA benefits Initiating Guide Star, Great Nonprofits, Amazon Smile, I Give and Volunteer Match profiles Established Social Media platforms, Mail Chimp
Grew key personnel for fund development, programs and marketing from 0 - 4 Established a board of directors and updated articles of incorporation Established a network of community partners, collaborators Identified corporate sponsorships, city funding, and foundation support (300% increase) San Ysidro Education Vanguard Foundation
Executive Director, April 2014 - August 2016
San Ysidro, California
WiLDCOAST
Chief Operating/Finance Officer, January 2003 - May 2009 Imperial Beach, CA
Financial reporting, investments, monitoring operating funds, facilitating annual budget process and audit; accounts payable and receivables, payroll, 990 filing, foundation and government contract reporting and compliance; Fund development including grant writing, special events and major donor campaigns; Facilities management for three offices, leasing; Board development and strategic planning; Supervision office, program personnel and outside consultants. Being Alive San Diego
Chief Operating Officer, January 1998 - December 2002 San Diego, CA
Agency administration of three service locations; Management and evaluation of seven direct service programs; supervision of 25 employees; Negotiation, reporting and compliance of government contracts; Fund development including grant writing, and special events. The Children's Hospital
Development Officer, January 1994 - January 1998
Denver, CO
Community outreach program for children's clinical trials; Media relations to increase public awareness of Pediatric HIV; print and video materials for the clinic; Organizational development of a $200,000 support service budget to augment medical coverage; Appointee of the Governor's AIDS Council; Chairperson PACTG Community Advisory Board.
Colorado Department of Public Health
Administrator, January 1989 - January 1994
Denver, CO
Liaison of 14 County Health Department contracts; Develop of education and training modules, and creating four rural prevention programs; Technical review for state and national funding; Public relations campaign organizing
Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Social Welfare
References Available on Request
Fund development, Grant writing, Community relations and outreachProgram Development, Oversight of program staff, vendors and consultantsBoard development and strategic planning. Pacific Regent La JollaDirector, Administrative Services, May 2009 - March 2014 LaJolla, CA
Financial reporting, monitoring of operating funds, annual budget process; accounts payable and receivables, payroll, participation on Board Committees; Point of contact for employees regarding policies and procedures, health and retirement benefits, professional growth training and annual performance reviews; Oversight of three departments including 25 direct report staff; Supervision of office and program personnel, and outside consultants.