CURTIS W. WINSTON

My Non-Profit career spans over 25 years, during that time I’ve managed budgets ranging from $1.5 million dollars to up to $21 Million. Managed $80 million dollar bond funded capital projects. Raised over 1.2 million over the 8 8ears years through Annual Campaign Led multiple capital campaigns for facility improvements and expansion totaling over $100 million dollars. Trained over 500 staff in CPR/First Aid/AED and all trainings required by Georgia Childcare Licensing agency, Bright from The Start Increased Board participation from 5 members to over 20 active members from 2012 to 2020 Developed a succession plan to assure Board chair, vice chair, and campaign chair will be in place for following years. Improved annual campaign giving by focusing on face-to-face giving to assure long-term giving. Partnered with United Way and secured community grant to provide program services to teens living in apartment complex. Lead the process of licensing the first recreation center in DeKalb County, Ga. to provide After School services and Summer Camp Created the first partnership with the new city of Stonecrest, Ga. to provide After School, Youth Sports, and Summer Camp services. Established the first community partner breakfast to engage local business and stakeholders with the YMCA to support Annual and Capital Campaigns Lead the creation of a strategic partnership with the city of Norcross, Ga. to provide Summer Camp and After School services to the community. Developed a strategic plan to increase membership by partnering with Kennesaw University leading to an extensive member survey. Worked closely with elected officials to secure funding for program services and memberships. Coordinated grant writing process for multiple locations. Developed Board of Directors from scratch which became a top fundraising board over the years. Provided leadership and supervision of day-to-day operations and facility management while coordinating management and maintenance of multiple facilities. Provided effective leadership in staff recruitment, training, supervision, recognition, support, and career development of staff team, provided leadership to and supervision of over 100 staff and 60 volunteers to include board members, developed and maintained collaborative relationships with community organizations, municipalities, and local school systems. Organized the first expanded Learn to Swim Program from 12 locations to 26 locations totaling over 700 participants. Implemented the first “Teen Week” summit, which provided activities for over 2500 for teens in one week. Served in diverse communities while building relationships along the way. Served as Homeowners Association president for 8 years. Served on Landlord Advisory Committee in DeKalb County. Advisory Board member with ANDP (Atlanta Housing Development Partner)

• Certification in Fiscal Management and Budgeting
• Certification in Financial Development
• Organizational Leader Certification
• National Recreation and Parks Association Aquatic Facility Operator, AFO
• Georgia Recreation & Park Association, Inc.
• Member of DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce
• President - Rotary Club of South DeKalb
• Member of South DeKalb Business Association
• Past Chair of the South DeKalb United Way Partners Association
• Graduate of Leadership DeKalb
• Member of 100 Black men of DeKalb - Economic Development Chair
• Member of DeKalb County Landlord Advisory Board
• Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
• YMCA National Program Planning
• Pi Gamma Mu, International Honor Society in Social Sciences