Program Officer - Philanthropy & Community Development Leader

LAMONT HARTMAN

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA • 949-***-**** •

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Program Officer Philanthropy & Community Development Leader

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Senior nonprofit and community development leader with 15+ years directing national and local program portfolios, building cross-sector partnerships, and advancing

community-centered initiatives. Proven ability to manage complex program cycles, support grantee networks, evaluate impact, and develop scalable systems. Recognized for relationship-driven leadership, strategic planning, and capacity-building across diverse communities. Passionate about creative placemaking, arts-driven civic engagement, and strengthening public life through innovative

programming.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Grant-managing & Program Portfolio Management •

Community & Creative Placemaking Strategy • Grantee Support & Technical Assistance • National Network & Partnership Development • Program Evaluation & Impact Measurement • Stakeholder Engagement • Training &

Facilitation • Strategic Planning & Systems Development • Budget & Resource Management • Executive

Communications & Reporting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Reconcile CHURCH — Founding Senior Pastor Southern California 2019–Present

• Founded and scaled a community-focused organization delivering multi-site programs, partnerships, and

leadership development initiatives.

• Built strategic partnerships with nonprofits, civic leaders, and community organizations to expand

programming and outreach.

• Directed program design, implementation, evaluation, and reporting for community initiatives aligned with social impact outcomes.

• Facilitated training, workshops, and public forums to strengthen community leadership and volunteer

engagement.

MARINERS CHURCH — Head of Local Community

Engagement / Pastor Irvine, CA 2015–2018

• Led a regional community engagement portfolio across Orange County, coordinating partnerships with

nonprofits and civic institutions.

• Designed initiatives strengthening public space

engagement, social cohesion, and volunteer

mobilization.

• Managed teams, budgets, and timelines while aligning programs with organizational strategy and community priorities.

WATER OF LIFE CHURCH — Head of Urban Care &

Development / Pastor Fontana, CA 2011–2015

• Directed urban development and outreach programs serving diverse communities across Southern California.

• Co-wrote and managed one million dollar grant for homeless prevention and rapid rehousing.

• Built cross-sector partnerships to advance community development initiatives and funding opportunities.

• Evaluated program outcomes and provided strategic recommendations for scaling impact.

CHRIST CHURCH ON EMBASSY ROW — Generational

Pastor Washington, DC 2007–2011

• Designed multi-generational programming and

leadership initiatives engaging diverse national and international communities.

• Facilitated training programs and stakeholder

engagement strategies.

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING CENTER — Dean of

Students Virginia 2005–2007

• Managed leadership development curricula, student programming systems, and training delivery.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), San Francisco Theological Seminary

M.A., Practical Theology, Regent University

B.A., Business Administration, Hampton University

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