

Dynamic non-profit leader with 35 years at The Salvation Army, excelling in fundraising and relationship cultivation. Successfully raised $2-4M annually while supervising diverse social service programs. Ability to create and carry out donor cultivation program. Proven expertise in grant writing and storytelling, driving impactful community initiatives and enhancing donor engagement through strategic partnerships and compelling communication.
Serve as Executive Director for large inner city non-profit organization with annual budget of $7M. Licensed programs include 40 bed Recovery Wellness Services (detox); 100 bed Residential Substance abuse treatment program; 30 family Harbor House Emergency Family Shelter, and Mobile Street outreach. Fundraising of $2M annually.
Supervised social services and religious programs in various communities throughout California, Oregon, Idaho and Utah for a total of 35 years. Experienced non profit leader in a variety of responsibilities including:
Homeless shelters (6 -Salem, OR; Nampa, ID; Monterey, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; Oakland CA; SF, CA)
Transitional Housing Centers (2-Monterey, CA; SLC, UT)
Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Centers (2 Salt Lake City, UT; SF, CA)
Licensed Child Development/Day Care Centers (3-Nampa, ID; Monterey, CA; Gresham, OR)
Licensed After School Youth Centers (4-Salem, OR; Nampa, ID; Monterey, CA; SLC, CA)
Vocational Training Programs (2-Oakland, CA)
Summer Camp (Nevada City, CA)
Homeless Street Outreach Teams (2-Oakland & SF, CA)
Supervise 4 Salvation Army Community Centers throughout Alameda County, CA (Oakland area) and all social service operations. $8M Annual budget included Family Emergency Shelter; Child Development Center, development of new vocational training programs (CNA-nursing; Construction) and daily Mobile Street Outreach programs.
Raised $4M annually. Worked with Advisory Board leadership to develop two large annual fundraising events raising $700K annually. Launched $10M Capital Campaign to expand homeless and vocational training housing programs.