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Jenny Jones

Richmond,TX

Summary

Talented non-profit executive ready to apply 20 years of experience to new professional challenges with a growth-oriented organization. Creative professional offers proven track record of successful programming strategies. Proficient in content analysis, budgeting and forecasting.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Interim co-CEO/Senior Director of Programs

Attack Poverty
01.2022 - Current
  • Oversee strategy, planning and implementation of all domestic and international programs for Attack Poverty by developing organizational program plans and goals for all locations and initiatives
  • Supervise, guide, and support all program staff across all locations
  • Manage and grow organizational programs to maintain holistic development approach to empower and strengthen community through Spiritual Growth, Education, Revitalization and Basic Needs
  • Collaborates with Board and all members of Executive Leadership Team on organizational strategy and growth plans
  • Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with corporate, church and programmatic partners, in efforts to mobilize volunteers, fund programmatic efforts, and work together to serve Attack Poverty communities
  • Oversees strategy and implementation of all programmatic monitoring and evaluation needed and required for funding and narrative creation
  • Manage annual operating program budget, ensuring all purchasing policies and procedures are followed
  • Manages all grant writing and application initiatives, as well as ensures all grant reporting, guidelines, and milestones are met for grants awarded (this includes government funding)
  • Assisted Board in creating and implementing a development plan that to date has resulted in over a million dollars of funding.
  • Lead Fort Bend County housing collaborative consisting of 9 Fort Bend county non-profits working together to create safe and affordable housing solutions in Fort Bend County.
  • Developed and recommended policies and procedures for evaluating programs
  • Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance
  • Developed proposals and operational plans within assigned area
  • Facilitated programming by coordinating resources and deliverables between departments

Founder and Area Director, Cheru Challenge

World Vision
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Created and founded The Cheru Challenge for Team World Vision - first ever Team World Vision cash fundraising event in the functional fitness space
  • Recruited 78 fitness teams to participate in The Cheru Challenge with each team raising an average of $1,800 ($140,000 total) toward World Vision WASH programs
  • Oversee all development, growth, and experience of The Cheru Challenge, collaborating with other peer-to-peer colleagues and World Vision Experience Team
  • Set fundraising goals for The Cheru Challenge and creatively invent and implement strategies to meet those goals
  • Maintain relationships with current team captains and partnerships, and seek out new opportunities for partnership.

Church Planter, Associate Pastor

Real Hope Community Church
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Oversaw staff development, human resources, finances, and business operations
  • Managed annual operating budget of $450,000, ensuring all purchasing policies and procedures are followed
  • Prepared and taught bible-based, gospel-centered sermons monthly
  • Oversaw and implemented all global and local outreach efforts
  • Cultivated relationships with community leaders, and sought out new opportunities for partnership
  • Procured and led volunteer teams for community outreach, weekly gatherings, and special events
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations

Kid's Pastor

Parkway Fellowship
01.2006 - 01.2016
  • Led all staff, volunteers, programs, and overall strategy for 600+ children ages newborn – 5th grade
  • Managed annual budget of $170,000
  • Served on executive leadership team providing guidance for church vision, budgeting priorities, hiring, and partnership development.

Associate Children's Pastor/Interim Children's Pastor

Copperfield Church
01.2004 - 01.2006
    • Responsible for the oversight of all volunteers, programs, and overall strategy of 200+ children ages kindergarten – 5th grade.

Education

Master of Arts - Applied Biblical Studies

Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, IL
01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Christianity and Political Science

Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX
01.2007

Skills

  • Personnel Management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Program Evaluation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Decision-Making
  • Strategic leadership
  • Program Development
  • Partnership Development
  • Excellent Communication
  • Budget coordination
  • Policy and procedure improvements
  • Team Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • CrossFit Inc., CF-L1, 2020 – present
  • Faith RXD, Contributing Writer, 2020 – 2022
  • Founder of The Cheru Challenge, 2019
  • Published Author, Too Blessed to Say Yes, CLC Publications, 2016
  • Houston Moms Blog, Contributing Writer, 2015 – 2017

Volunteer Experience

  • International, 2016-01-01, Present, Hope for Honduras Mission Trip Leader, Plan, implement, and facilitate leading mission trips to Honduras, participating in Vacation Bible School, house construction, food distribution, English tutor in a bi-lingual school, and teaching the Bible in various contexts
  • International, 2019-01-01, 2019-12-31, ADP (A Door of Hope), Participated in writing and presenting to a group of church planters at a theological training conference in Maharashtra, India
  • International, 2013-01-01, 2013-12-31, World Vision, Participated in a Vision Trip to a local Area Development Project in La Union, Guatemala to observe water, agricultural, education and microloan projects
  • International, 2003-01-01, 2003-12-31, International Mission Board, Participated in a mapping project for 12 weeks in Varanasi, India
  • Domestic, 2016-01-01, Present, Common Threads Hope on the Brazos Event Coordinator, Work closely with the staff of Common Threads to plan, implement, and facilitate a back-to-school event to provide clothes, food, haircuts, vaccines, and prayer support to over 1500 families in Lamar CISD
  • Domestic, 2011-01-01, 2019-12-31, Hubenak Elementary Site Based Management Team Member, Acted in an advisory capacity meeting with staff, parents, and community members to plan and help improve student performance at the campus
  • Domestic, 2018-01-01, 2019-12-31, Adolphus Elementary Site Based Management Team Member, Acted in an advisory capacity meeting with staff, parents, and community members to plan and help improve student performance at the campus
  • Domestic, 2017-01-01, 2018-12-31, Jane Long Elementary Kindergarten Reading Mentor, Volunteered weekly with high-risk students in need of additional academic and personal mentor support
  • Domestic, 2013-01-01, 2015-12-31, Love146 – Houston Office, Volunteered to do any needed administrative work such as writing thank you notes, data entry, inventory of merchandise, creating curriculum packs for prevention education classes or any other needed tasks

Software

Planning Center

Donor Perfect

Canva

Microsoft Office

Timeline

Interim co-CEO/Senior Director of Programs

Attack Poverty
01.2022 - Current

Founder and Area Director, Cheru Challenge

World Vision
01.2020 - 01.2022

Church Planter, Associate Pastor

Real Hope Community Church
01.2016 - 01.2022

Kid's Pastor

Parkway Fellowship
01.2006 - 01.2016

Associate Children's Pastor/Interim Children's Pastor

Copperfield Church
01.2004 - 01.2006

Master of Arts - Applied Biblical Studies

Moody Bible Institute

Bachelor of Arts - Christianity and Political Science

Houston Baptist University
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