Lesli Greenberg
Atlanta,GA
Summary
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Visionary leader with proven track record in steering organizations toward success through strategic planning and effective management. Skilled in building cohesive teams, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency to achieve business objectives. Demonstrated ability to transform challenges into opportunities, resulting in significant impact on company growth and profitability.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Consultant
THE GOOD CORP
Atlanta, GA
01.2018 - Current
- Facilitated annual strategic planning to enhance operational efficiency for nonprofit clients.
- Developed targeted fundraising and sponsorship strategies to increase revenue streams.
- Analyzed donor data to implement effective stewardship initiatives.
- Optimized programs to improve service delivery and impact.
- Streamlined hiring processes for open organizational positions.
- Enhanced marketing and public relations efforts to raise awareness and engagement.
- Assisted in establishing 501(c)3 organizations for various nonprofits.
- Collaborated with multiple nonprofits, including The Hambidge Center, Ocean Vision, and Skyland Church.
Chief Development Officer
JEWISH FAMILY & CAREER SERVICES
Atlanta, GA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: A social service organization providing over 40 programs to help individuals improve their quality of life.
- Developed and implemented agency fundraising strategy to support its $16M annual budget: Major gifts: cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, $1.5M annual campaign
- Oversaw procurement of $7.5M in local, state, federal and foundation grant funding
- Developed sponsorship models and produced annual fundraising events
- Oversaw the development and implementation of the agency’s people volunteer program.
- Created an integrated strategy for the marketing, development, and programmatic departments.
- Served as member of the senior management team providing strategic oversight for all areas of agency business and future direction.
- A social service organization providing over 40 programs to help individuals improve their quality of life.
Development Director
ATLANTA JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
Atlanta, GA
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: A cinematic exploration of the Jewish experience using the power of film to both entertain and educate.
- Created sponsorship and fundraising strategies achieving over $1.3M in business growth through targeted fundraising and events.
- Achieved 28% YOY increase in sponsorship revenue through individual, corporate, foundation, and government solicitations.
- Authored and managed federal, state, and local grants to support annual budget.
- Developed, executed, and implemented all special events.
- As a member of senior leadership team provided steady motivation and strategic oversight for all functional areas.
- Navigated the non-profit to independent 501(c)3 status.
- A cinematic exploration of the Jewish experience using the power of film to both entertain and educate.
Director, Community Relations
BENEVIS
Atlanta, GA
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: A national dental management organization providing non-clinical support services to some of the nation’s leading dental practices, including Kool Smiles and Resolution Dental.
- Produced, scaled, and implemented community marketing and operational strategies for 139 national offices.
- Recruited and led a high impact team of 90+ community relations specialists chartered to exceed outcome initiatives around revenue, client, and patient experience.
- Achieved 40+% of company’s new patient revenue within a $6M budget.
- Developed the business intelligence model for entering new markets with a competitive landscape.
- Developed and oversaw corporate philanthropy and employee engagement processes and procedures.
- Partnered with regional and district managers to launch and execute tailored community marketing plans.
- A national dental management organization providing non-clinical support services to some of the nation’s leading dental practices, including Kool Smiles and Resolution Dental.
Founder and Executive Director
THE GIVING TREE
Decatur, GA
01.1997 - 01.2005
- Company Overview: Nonprofit adoption agency which recruits, trains, and supports adoptive families for special needs children orphaned through the national foster care system.
- Raised initial $2M to build and support the agency through initial start-up.
- Managed an annual operating budget of $1.2M.
- Researched, wrote, secured and managed contracts and grants totaling ~ $4.5M over 6 years.
- Developed policy/procedure manual in accordance with state and federal laws and guidelines.
- Networked and solidified business contracts with 18 state governmental agencies.
- Served as organization’s spokesperson to deliver presentations to constituent partners and media.
- Nonprofit adoption agency which recruits, trains, and supports adoptive families for special needs children orphaned through the national foster care system.
Education
Master of Science - Community Counseling
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Atlanta, GABachelor of Arts - Psychology
EMORY UNIVERSITY
Atlanta, GASkills
- Executive leadership
- Business development
- Fundraising and sponsorship
- Community engagement
- Event planning
- People management
- Data analysis
- Strategic planning
- Budget oversight
- Public relations and marketing
Community Service
- The Giving Tree, Chair, Board of Directors, 01/01/09, 12/31/13
- The Packaged Good, Secretary, Board of Directors, 01/01/17, 12/31/20
- Solidarity Sandy Springs, Board Member, 01/01/20, 12/31/22
- Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta, Board Member, 01/01/21, 12/31/24
Timeline
Senior Consultant
THE GOOD CORP
01.2018 - Current
Chief Development Officer
JEWISH FAMILY & CAREER SERVICES
01.2017 - 01.2018
Development Director
ATLANTA JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
01.2012 - 01.2017
Director, Community Relations
BENEVIS
01.2005 - 01.2012
Founder and Executive Director
THE GIVING TREE
01.1997 - 01.2005
Master of Science - Community Counseling
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
EMORY UNIVERSITY
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