David Bolton
Greensboro,US
Summary
Knowledgeable leader with solid track record in executive leadership, steering companies toward growth and innovation. Proven ability to implement strategic initiatives and improve operational efficiencies. Demonstrated excellence in team collaboration and strategic decision-making. Researching and tracking wolves for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has been a significant asset in building and leading community coalitions
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President
Prism Community Solutions, LLC
10.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Owner independent Consulting
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Collaborate with staff and board of directors to improve strategic directions and move organizations towards meeting their missions
- Provided technical assistance for the development of national workforce fellowship via request for proposal process and organizational selection
- Lead strategic initiatives and succession planning strategies, resulting in seamless transitions and organizational effectiveness
Assistant Director
GuilfordWorks
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Company Overview: WIOA funded Workforce Development board charged with providing career training and placement services. Planned Transition from Community Foundation
- Successfully served 5K individuals annually, focusing on marginalized populations through a robust workforce development system
- Formulated logic models with staff providing increased interdepartmental communication and increased mission awareness
- Established a comprehensive grant development and tracking process, securing $2 million in funding for various initiatives
- Managed a $7M budget, collaborating with city council and intercity departments to secure funding and manage expenses effectively
Director of Workforce Initiatives
Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro
12.2019 - 10.2022
- Company Overview: Involved with several, different workforce initiatives that join business leaders, educators, workforce development service providers, and donors to accelerate skills and talent development
- Orchestrated a collaborative effort composed of a coalition of over 30 organizations, resulting in workforce system design that focused on helping historically underserved populations overcome barriers to education. http://bit.ly/4bmtlhf
- Secured admission to the inaugural myFUTURENC cohort in 2020, advancing educational and workforce development initiatives
- Recruited 27 industry leaders while conceptualizing a competitive $30 million Good Jobs Challenge Federal Grant proposal
- Engaged with national representatives on Capitol Hill to raise awareness about innovative workforce programming and advocate for potential funding opportunities, enhancing visibility and support for local initiatives on a broader scale
Executive Director
Foothills Family Resources
04.2011 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: Provides basic needs and workforce development assistance to Appalachian region of South Carolina
- Developed and executed integrated services workforce programs inspired by the Annie E. Casey Foundation Center for Working Families model, surpassing employer retention rates by 70%
- Partnered with Greenville Technical College to implement Advanced Manufacturing certification locally for first time in county history
- Secured 60% increase in budgetary resources, raising over $8 million from a combination of private and public funding sources to sustain and expand program operations to meet newly developed strategic plan
- Implementing a Salesforce fundraising and client management system, enhancing efficiency in fundraising and improving performance of client facing services
- Spearheaded a renovation project worth $500K to enhance the entire facility, improving service delivery and program effectiveness
Education
Bachelor - Biological Sciences
Clemson University
Clemson, SCSkills
- Program Design
- Program Evaluation
- Financial Performance Management
- Program Development
- Collective Impact
- Coalition Building
- Board Development
- Fundraising
- Organizational Management
- Staff Development
Websites
Certification
- CNM Financial Coach, CNM Ingenuity, https://www.cnmingenuity.org/program/college-coaching-program/
- Fundamentals of Fundraising, Lilly Family School of Fundraising, https://philanthropy.indianapolis.iu.edu/
Timeline
President
Prism Community Solutions, LLC
10.2023 - Current
Assistant Director
GuilfordWorks
10.2022 - 10.2023
Director of Workforce Initiatives
Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro
12.2019 - 10.2022
Executive Director
Foothills Family Resources
04.2011 - 12.2019
- CNM Financial Coach, CNM Ingenuity, https://www.cnmingenuity.org/program/college-coaching-program/
- Fundamentals of Fundraising, Lilly Family School of Fundraising, https://philanthropy.indianapolis.iu.edu/
Bachelor - Biological Sciences
Clemson University
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