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Jay Blum

Senior-Level Executive
Lorain,OH

Summary

Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of company's daily operations. Quick and firm decision-maker possessing first-rate communication and organizational skills. Recognized for successfully collaborating with management to develop work plans, financials and strategies.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

Blum Family Foundation
01.2019 - Current
  • Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
  • Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with Foundation strategy to achieve consistently high results.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
  • Fostered a culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
  • Built and maintained strong teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
  • Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct Foundation focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
  • Advocated for organization and Foundation mission to raise awareness and support.
  • Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
  • Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
  • Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
  • Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize Foundation performance.
  • Oversaw Foundation-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
  • Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
  • Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
  • Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
  • Represented Foundation at industry conferences and events.
  • Cultivated Foundation-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Monitored key Foundation risks and established risk management procedures.
  • Communicated Foundation performance, forecasts and strategies to donors and stakeholders.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with clients, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Analyzed non-profit trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.

Vice President, Fundraising & Development

Blum Family Foundation, Inc.
08.2011 - 02.2020
  • Exceeded fundraising goals by 10 to 30 percent, year over year.
  • Built, coordinated, and lead fundraising programs raising an average of $1.4 million dollars a year for the nine years employed in the position.
  • Educated potential donors about the Foundation's services and processes to engage with multinational kidney centric organizations.
  • Collaborated with donors on program operations and relayed participant feedback for improvements.
  • Lobbied members of state and national legislatures to increase funding to expand engagement and sponsorship of kidney centric legislation and outreach.
  • Detailed program operations and donor activities with comprehensive record keeping.
  • Maintained positive relationships with lawmakers, existing and potential donors to grow educational programs.
  • Worked effectively with the Executive Director and Board to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
  • Organized professional with expertise in managing resources and optimizing performance. Proficient in providing valuable insights and supporting decision-making processes. Committed to enhancing productivity and contributing to overall success.
  • Versatile professional with strong problem-solving skills and history of adapting to diverse challenges. Applies innovative solutions and technical expertise to deliver exceptional results. Committed to streamlining processes and advancing organizational objectives.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Executive Marketing Consultant

Smart Marketing
06.1988 - 09.2015
  • Spearheaded market research to identify branding opportunities, cement strategies and sustain a loyal customer base.
  • Coordinated with creative team to generate dynamic marketing content and communication tools for promotional campaigns.
  • Devised marketing plans using digital strategies, billboard, print advertising and word of mouth tactics.
  • Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in upwards of 375% growth of customer base.
  • Planned and executed events and marketing programs, producing increased brand awareness, sales, and qualified leads.
  • Collaborated with designers and editorial team on marketing materials.
  • Deployed well-coordinated campaigns, events and public relations strategies to facilitate smooth and successful revenue growth and market share.
  • Designed, implemented and enhanced national marketing initiatives to maximize outreach and product sales.
  • Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
  • Managed annual marketing budget in excess of $1.7 million.
  • Evaluated target market research and adjusted strategy to address competitive influences and changing market.
  • Orchestrated, executed and monitored performance of campaigns to boost brand awareness and profitability.
  • Kept all campaigns and marketing collateral in line with branding and focused on target consumers.
  • Created innovative strategies to drive customer engagement.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitive landscape to understand opportunities and potential value.
  • Prepared and executed outreach events with hundreds of guests in attendance.
  • Developed metrics and measured success in order to further penetrate the marketplace.
  • Prepared annual data to determine metrics for operational performance.
  • Identified trends and assessed opportunities to improve processes and execution.
  • Interviewed, recruited and trained new onboarding candidates.
  • Assessed and analyzed departmental budgets to find ways to minimize expenses and optimize profits.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
  • Collaborated with sales team to increase brand awareness and enhance business development by building and maintaining relationships with all key accounts.
  • Conducted market research and reported on clients' competition.
  • Assisted in development of products and services previously unrepresented in industry to increase shares in new markets by 300%.
  • Analyzed data to uncover insights and identify key opportunities to inform strategic decisions.
  • Tracked key performance indicators to measure success of campaigns.

Education

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) - ABD - Non-Profit And Social Sector Management

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Marketing And Non-Profit Development

Everglades University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Bachelor of Science - Non-profit Management And Political Science

Everglades University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Skills

  • Public and Media Relations
  • Fundraising
  • Board relations
  • Government relations
  • Policy formulation
  • Strategic planning
  • Profit and loss statements
  • Compliance and regulations
  • Corporate governance
  • Operational planning
  • Relationship building
  • Budgeting and financial management

Business administration

Consulting

Financial management

Fundraising expertise

Negotiation

Affiliations

  • Patient-Centered Outcomes - Board Member
  • Kidney Precision Medicine Project - Board Member
  • American Kidney Fund - National Patient Advocate
  • National Kidney Foundation - National Patient Advocate
  • American Association of Kidney Patients - National Patient Advocate
  • KidneyX - Judge

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