Lacy Hernandez
Atlanta,GA
Summary
High-performing Board Member with substantial experience providing strategic leadership and governance to organizations. Proven track record of success in managing budgets and making sound business decisions. Team-oriented and driven to building relationships and fostering culture of excellence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Agape Board Member Development Committee Chair
Agape Youth And Family Center
2024.01 - Current
- Lead a committee of 20 members who support annual fundraising plan of $3,700,0000.
- Provide guidance on building donor base initiatives and organizational development.
- Prepare and present monthly reports to inform Board on Development Initiative progress and goals.
- Developed and implemented Agape Event strategies to raise additional funds.
Agape Teen Leaders - Founder and Parent Liaison
Agape Youth And Family Center
2022.08 - Current
- Established Teen Leader program in 2021 which raised $200,000 from 2022-2024. (2022-$57K, 2023 61K, 2023 81K)
- Founded a leadership/philanthropy group comprised of 27-51 high schoolers each fall with a fundraising & service goal.
- Plan 4 student workshops and Final Celebration with parents, and communicate with parents on progress.
Agape Youth and Family Center Board Member
Agape Youth And Family Center
2020.01 - Current
- Researched Civic, Faith Based & Corporate partners and assisted in relationship building. Added 7 Corporate partners and 2 Civic Groups.
- Established & led Board Engagement Committee. Identified the need for Board members to connect with each other and the students served at Agape. Organize 6 Board Meals for Agape students per year and one Board social event per year.
- Increased Board participation in Agape's Fundraising Events by 30% and Board service by 50% .
Agape Youth and Family Center Liaison
National Charity League
2019.03 - Current
- Built partnership between Agape and national Charity League Buckhead Chapter, added participation in Holiday Gift Store, Backpack Giveaway, 5 Summer Internships, and 60 summer Camp Counselor.
- Agape has become NCL Buckhead's #1 philanthropy partner in service hours and In-Kind Donations in last five years.
- Negociated NCL Budgeted funds to be added for Agape- $3500 Home Makeover once per year, $800 Summer Camp, $500 for Classroom design, $500 Misc. Total=$5300.
Parent Association Vice President - Upper School
The Westminster Schools
2023.04 - 2024.05
- Identified opportunities to improve process flows and productivity for Parent Grade Level Representatives by creating an Event Checklist to follow.
- Served on Westminster Parent Association Executive Board. Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate Parent Grade Level Representatives, Led monthly meetings with school Administration.
- Collaborated with Upper School Head and Director of Policies and Programs on parent feedback and policy & communication suggestions.
- Oversaw $20,000 Upper School Parent Association budget, assuring that 9 Parent Grade Level Reps did not exceed.
- Added new philanthropy element to Upper School Grade Parent Holiday Parties.
Agape Arise Walk Run Chair
Agape Youth And Family Center
2022.01 - 2022.11
- Achieved $180,000 in funraising, exceeding goal by $5000 for Agape Arise Walk/Run for Women's Empowerment.
- Recruited and led team of 15 women on Arise Steering Committee.
- Added Chicken Salad Chick as Race sponsor providing 250 lunches at no cost.
- Developed process and email communication templates for committee members to use to raise funds.
- Secured $30,000 in raffle items for Arise fundraising.
Parent Association VP of Community Building
The Westminster Schools
2020.04 - 2021.05
- Crated content and organized monthly parent zoom meetings with Common Ground Committee during Covid year.
- Led Parent Caring Committee to deliver cards and gift baskets to parents experiencing loss during Covid year.
- Served on and reported monthly on committee progress to Westminster Parent Association Executive Board.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.1990
Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Organizational Leadership
- Business Development
- Time management abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Community Outreach
Awards
2023 Agape Youth and Family Center Adult Volunteer of the Year Award
Timeline
Agape Board Member Development Committee Chair
Agape Youth And Family Center
2024.01 - Current
Parent Association Vice President - Upper School
The Westminster Schools
2023.04 - 2024.05
Agape Teen Leaders - Founder and Parent Liaison
Agape Youth And Family Center
2022.08 - Current
Agape Arise Walk Run Chair
Agape Youth And Family Center
2022.01 - 2022.11
Parent Association VP of Community Building
The Westminster Schools
2020.04 - 2021.05
Agape Youth and Family Center Board Member
Agape Youth And Family Center
2020.01 - Current
Agape Youth and Family Center Liaison
National Charity League
2019.03 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Florida
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