Brenda Booth
Executive Director
Florissant,MO
Summary
Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of ministry's daily operations. Empathetic and confident decision-maker providing strong communication and organizational skills. Experienced in grant writing and event planning. Proven history of improving operations and boosting financial health through strong leadership.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Isaiah 58 Ministries
Saint Louis, MO
08.2006 - Current
- Oversees and manages day-to-day ministry operations, including direct service to 700 ministry patrons monthly.
- Supervises staff and conducts annual performance evaluations.
- Develops and oversees all fundraising strategies including composing grant proposals and appeal letters, planning and implements fundraising events.
- Works closely with volunteer Board of Directors to ensure overall health of ministry.
- Developed and implemented Board of Director's On-Boarding Manual.
- Developed and implemented Employee Handbook.
- Oversees public relations and works directly with media outlets to publicize activities, events and information about organization.
- Skilled in outreach to public using professionalism and sensitivity in all interactions.
- Organizes special events for patrons throughout year.
- Provides crisis intervention to patrons by assisting in accessing community resources.
- Advocates for patrons needs to appropriate agencies.
- Easily establishes rapport with people of all ages, cultures and beliefs.
Pastor
First Christian Church
Muscatine, IA
03.2003 - 08.2006
- Led weekly worship services for 85-100 individuals.
- Led weekly adult religious educatiion classes and youth group gatherings.
- Worked with Board and Finance Committee to oversee church finances and annual giving program as well as special funding projects.
- Organized opportunities for intergenerational outreach, both locally and nationally.
- Developed and led group immersion programs both locally and nationally.
Education
Master of Divinity - Theology
Phillips Theological Seminary
Tulsa, OK 08.1997 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Religion
Phillips University
Enid, OK 08.1993 - 05.1997
Skills
Program Development
Strategic Planning
Fundraising
Budgeting
Public Relations
Grant writing
Program Leadership
Stakeholder Relations
Financial Management
Timeline
Executive Director
Isaiah 58 Ministries
08.2006 - Current
Pastor
First Christian Church
03.2003 - 08.2006
Master of Divinity - Theology
Phillips Theological Seminary
08.1997 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Religion
Phillips University
08.1993 - 05.1997