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ANGEL LAWRENCE

Decatur,IL

Summary

Accomplished executive with a proven track record of driving transformative change, operational excellence, and strategic growth in the nonprofit sector. Demonstrated expertise in securing sustainable funding, spearheading innovative community programs, and cultivating influential cross-sector partnerships. Recognized as a thought leader in social impact, public policy advocacy, and nonprofit management, consistently delivering measurable and high-impact outcomes. Committed to leveraging data-driven solutions to bring about systemic change, enhance economic mobility, and ensure equitable access to essential services.


Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

Northeast Community Fund
Decatur, Il
09.2020 - Current
  • Provide visionary leadership for one of the largest and most impactful nonprofit organizations in Illinois, spearheading transformative programs that serve tens of thousands annually
  • Designed and implemented a comprehensive sustainability framework, generating over $2 million in new revenue streams while expanding the organization’s annual budget beyond $3.5 million
  • Led an ambitious donor engagement strategy, increasing the donor base by 25% and securing multimillion-dollar philanthropic and government funding
  • Expanded and refined critical service programs that have become national models for nonprofit innovation:
  • Food Pantry (Largest South of Chicago): Spearheaded an industry-leading hunger relief initiative, distributing millions of pounds of food annually to economically vulnerable populations, drastically reducing food insecurity
  • Free Clothing Room: Revolutionized a dignity-driven assistance program providing high-quality apparel to individuals and families, promoting self-sufficiency
  • Small Home Improvement Program (SHIP): Engineered and scaled a high-impact housing stability initiative, delivering essential home repairs to hundreds of low-income homeowners, preventing displacement and improving living conditions
  • Family Investment Program: Developed a groundbreaking economic mobility initiative, offering financial literacy, job readiness training, and workforce development services that have resulted in higher employment rates and financial independence among participants
  • Social Impact Initiatives: Launched and expanded cross-sector collaborations tackling homelessness, education disparities, and workforce barriers, positioning the organization as a leader in multi-agency social impact strategies
  • Engaged in high-profile policy advocacy and legislative initiatives, influencing key decisions in food security, affordable housing, and social welfare at both state and federal levels
  • Established Northeast Community Fund as a recognized thought leader, presenting at national conferences, publishing impact reports, and consulting on nonprofit strategy with major philanthropic entities
  • Strengthened operational governance, ensuring financial transparency, regulatory compliance, and strategic scalability, positioning the organization for continued national recognition and growth
  • Led successful fundraising campaigns, securing critical resources for program development and expansion.
  • Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
  • Strengthened internal communication channels to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and decision making.
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
  • Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
  • Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
  • Championed diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the organization to create a more inclusive work environment.
  • Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.

MEDICAL SOCIAL CONSULTANT

University of Illinois at Chicago
Champaign, Illinois
08.2016 - 09.2020
  • Served as a senior advisor on healthcare accessibility, ensuring compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations for children enrolled in specialized care programs
  • Optimized patient outcomes by navigating complex healthcare systems, leveraging expertise in Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance programs to improve service delivery
  • Orchestrated interagency collaborations, strengthening partnerships between public health institutions, social service organizations, and policy stakeholders
  • Assisted clients in navigating complex industry challenges with strategic recommendations.
  • Delivered high-quality presentations to stakeholders, effectively communicating project objectives and results.
  • Analyzed data sets to identify trends and opportunities for process improvements within client organizations.
  • Enhanced client decision-making, synthesizing complex data into clear, concise reports and dashboards.
  • Increased client satisfaction by developing comprehensive consulting strategies tailored to each business's unique challenges and objectives.

State Probation

Georgia Department of Correction
Lawrenceville, GA
05.2013 - 05.2016
  • Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies and procedures.
  • Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
  • Established productive relationships with local law enforcement agencies, enhancing information sharing and cooperation.
  • Increased efficiency in caseload management through the use of advanced technology tools such as electronic monitoring devices and case management software systems.
  • Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
  • Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
  • Evaluated people on probation to determine best course of rehabilitation.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of community corrections.
  • Ensured compliance with court-ordered sanctions by closely monitoring probationers'' adherence to conditions of release.
  • Supervised offenders to reduce risk to community.
  • Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.

Education

Certificate - Creating Change Through Social Entreprenuership

Yale University
Remote
03-2025

Master of Science - Social Work Community Development

Roberts Wesleyan College
Rochester, NY
08.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, OH
05.2000

Skills

  • Organizational leadership
  • Innovation management
  • Fundraising expertise
  • Leadership development
  • Compliance and regulations
  • Government relations
  • Communications strategy
  • Operational planning

Affiliations

  • Board Member, National Association of Nonprofit Executives
  • Keynote Speaker, National Social Innovation Summit
  • Infinite Scholars Committee Member
  • Decatur Leadership Institute
  • Macon County HUD Ranking Committee
  • Birth to Five Advisory Board
  • Eli Lilly School of Fundraising Professionals Certificate Holder
  • Macon County Homeless Continuum of Care Board Member
  • Association of Fundraising Professionals

Awards

  • Black Chamber of Commerce of Illinois Hometown Hero of the Month, 2024
  • Dr. Ezra West Social Impact Award, 2024
  • State of Illinois House of Representatives Certificate for Decatur Leadership, 2024
  • African American Genealogical Society Women in Leadership Award, 2024
  • World Service Organization Impactful CEO Award, 2024
  • Nonprofit Executive of the Year – Midwest Region, 2024
  • National Social Impact Leadership Recognition – Philanthropy Forum, 2024

Timeline

Executive Director

Northeast Community Fund
09.2020 - Current

MEDICAL SOCIAL CONSULTANT

University of Illinois at Chicago
08.2016 - 09.2020

State Probation

Georgia Department of Correction
05.2013 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Wilberforce University

Certificate - Creating Change Through Social Entreprenuership

Yale University

Master of Science - Social Work Community Development

Roberts Wesleyan College

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