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LEE WAGNER
Thomasville Community Resource Center
Thomasville,GA
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired start date:
Flexible
Desired Job Title
ManagementHuman ResourcesSupervisionCustomer ServiceCompliance Specialist
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingSeasonal WorkVolunteer
Important To Me
401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing
1
Certification
27
years of professional experience
An accomplished, visionary nonprofit executive with 25+ years of outcome driven, impactful leadership and business acumen with a proven record of success! I am an effective multitasker, project manager, and innovative analytical person. I am skilled in various aspects of leadership and management, including budgeting, finances, resource development, human resources, and detailed record keeping. As a result of my extensive background in all aspects of nonprofit management, these attributes will make me an ideal candidate for multiple positions in multiple industries.
Work History
Human Resources Manager
1 Year 1 Month- Oversaw all Human Resources functions for a nonprofit with 50+ employees, representing three federally funded grants.
- Responsibilities:
- Ensured HR related grant compliance, mandates and training requirements were followed and adhered to annually in accordance with the various federal grant requirements that were grant specific.
- Skilled in implementing specialized regulatory background checks at the state level – specifically GA DECAL and DHS background check processes.
- Served as the E-Verify Administrator.
- Conducted the Employee Onboarding process. Ensured that Onboarding materials met specific grant requirements.
- Created Employment Offer Letters as part of the hiring & onboarding process.
Chief Executive Officer
5 Years 2 Months- Led a multi-unit organization. 750+ youth ages 6-18 annually. Managed an annual operating budget of $1.5M. Supervised 40 full & part-time employees and 75+ volunteers. Managed $4.5M in total assets.
- Responsibilities:
- Vision – Set a clear vision and direction for the organization and the organizations stakeholders.
- Organizational Leadership – Attracted, managed developed, inspired, and retained a passionate, dedicated, and diverse team of staff with an empowering leadership style that instilled accountability.
- Day-To-Day Operations – Provided direct and indirect oversight of all aspects of the daily operations.
- Board Development & Engagement – Partnered with a dynamic board, comprised of various community and business leaders, to shape the organizations future by setting and implementing strategic direction.
- Fundraising & Awareness – Successfully implemented annual growth, sustainability & impact strategies by effectively cultivating, maintaining, and enhancing positive relationships with potential, new and recurring donors, and advocates. This required:
- A) Continuous networking throughout the Thomasville/Thomas County community with individuals, the business community, local government, civic clubs, various civic groups, etc.
- B) Donor cultivation, stewardship, and relationship building.
- C) Strategic prospecting.
- D) Sales and negotiating skills.
- E) Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- F) Strategic marketing strategies with the use of social media.
- Community & Partnership Mindset - Created and sustained strategic community relationships and partnerships with local groups, organizations, businesses, and/or individuals for the advancement of the mission and positive impact in the lives of the youth and families served.
- In collaboration with the board and community, successfully led a $2M Comprehensive Campaign
- Secured a transformational gift of $1.6M from a national philanthropist.
- Secured in excess of $350,000 annually from various local family foundations.
- Successfully implemented two annual fundraising events that netted $85,000 in revenue.
- Was responsible for facilities management, supervision, maintenance, safety, and upkeep of two adjoining facilities with a combined 28,000 sq. ft.
- I routinely reached out to and worked to enhance our government relations efforts at the local, state, and federal levels. This included participating in National Days of Advocacy at the state and federal levels.
- Excellent Customer Service and Satisfaction – Per input/feedback from our kids (ages 9-18) and staff, we annually exceeded the national average in most data areas by 5%-7%. The assessment captured data in ten primary areas to include: safety, services, fun, program impact, attendance, academic success, etc.
- Our parents and stakeholders were always pleased with our programs and services.
- Additional responsibilities included budgeting, contract negotiations & approval, billing & collections (events, grants & pledges), annual planning of goals & objectives and addressing 3-year strategic plan goals, approval of annual marketing and communications plan, safety, human resources oversight and limited financial oversight responsibilities.
President & CEO
4 Years 7 Months- Hired to provide leadership for a Distressed Organization. The multi-unit organization served 2,000+ youth ages 6-18 annually. Managed an annual operating budget of $1.1M. Supervised 45 full & part-time employees and 100+ volunteers.
- Responsibilities:
- Oversaw all aspects of the daily operations.
- Board development, strategic planning, fundraising, donor cultivation & stewardship, grant writing, grant compliance, and fundraising event planning/management were additional responsibilities.
- Negotiated the forgiveness of a $2M debt.
- Changed the culture within the organization and negative perception of the organization throughout the community.
- Enhanced donor cultivation and relationships with the use of enhanced stewardship strategies, networking, and collaboration strategies.
President & CEO
2 Years 3 Months- Hired to provide leadership for a Distressed Organization. The multi-unit organization served 2,400+ youth ages 6-18 annually. Managed an annual operating budget of $1.2M. Supervised 27 full & part-time employees. Managed the critical support of 75-100 volunteers annually.
- Responsibilities:
- Oversaw all aspects of the daily operations.
- Board development, strategic planning, fundraising, donor cultivation & stewardship, grant writing, grant compliance, and fundraising event planning/management were additional responsibilities.
- Rectified an $85,000 misuse of restricted grant funding with a local donor/foundation.
- Negotiated a repayment plan with the IRS as a result of nonpayment of federal payroll taxes.
- Guided the organization through an 18-months United Way probation period.
Executive Director
12 Years 11 Months- As the Founding Executive Director, I established a new nonprofit organization demonstrating exceptional leadership, management, and strategic planning skills. Provided executive leadership while serving 1,100+ youth ages 6-18 annually. Supervised 20+ full & part-time employees and 50+ volunteers annually. Managed an annual operating budget of $1.1M with organizational assets totaling more than $2.75M.
- Responsibilities:
- Played a significant role in the successful implementation of two different Capital Campaigns that resulted in the building of two adjoining facilities. The combined revenue for both campaigns totaled approximately $6M.
- Managed all aspects of the daily operations, including creating policies and procedures.
- Board development, strategic planning, fundraising, donor cultivation & stewardship, grant writing, grant compliance, fundraising, event planning/management, and Donor Stewardship initiatives were additional responsibilities.
- Managed the building/construction, opening and supervision/operations of two new facilities.
Education
Master’s Degree - Human Resources (HR)
Bachelor of Science Degree - Education
Skills
Administrative Activities – Business Administration - Budgeting – Communications (oral & written) – Customer/Donor Engagement – Customer Service – Confidentiality - Cost Analysis - Donor Stewardship – Fiscal Management – Fundraising – Marketing – Office Management – Performance Management – Project Management – Prioritizing Tasks – Public Relations – Relationship Building – Research - Social Media – Strategic Planning – Scheduling – Team Building - Time Management
Computer/Software Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (PowerPoint
Excel Spreadsheets
Microsoft Word) - QuickBooks; Donor Perfect; Adobe Acrobat; & HRIS: ADP Workforce Now
Certification
- CPR & First Aid (expires 11/2027)
- ServSafe Food Handler Certificate (expires 03/2029)
- E-Verify Administrator Certificate (received May 2026)
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Thomasville Community Resource Center
06.2025 - 07.2026Read More
Chief Executive Officer
MNW Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest GA, Inc.
03.2019 - 05.2024Read More
President & CEO
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Big Bend
07.2014 - 02.2019Read More
President & CEO
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia
04.2012 - 07.2014Read More
Executive Director
MNW Boys & Girls Clubs of Thomas County (Southwest GA)
04.1999 - 03.2012Read More
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science Degree from Education
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Clemson University
Master’s Degree from Human Resources (HR)
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