Mark Adler
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Accomplished Executive with extensive team leadership, development and management experience seeking a challenge to expand and harness my strengths to improve the lives of those most in need, to ensure the long-term success of community-based care options, and to build partnerships that model the best in a collaborative approach to effectively and efficiently enrich the lives of those in need in our community. Effective public speaker with strong community connections and engaging interpersonal skills. Able to navigate and administer complex programs, implement total quality and fiscal management innovations. Highly experienced in Federal, State, local and Foundation grant seeking, management and reporting. Experienced fundraising professional. Interdisciplinary proficiency in technology with strong focus on cost containment, overcoming redundancy, improving work flow, and improving interdepartmental operations. Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure with a personal commitment to excellence. Enjoy promoting teamwork in a culturally diverse environment. Eager to take on new challenges with a focus on long and short-term goal-setting and benchmarking.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Human Services Netwk, Inc. / Meals On Wheels S. FL
06.2011 - 03.2024
- Led agency with $5.8 Million budget, 48 staff and 500 volunteers, serving 8,000 seniors with 1.2 Million meals per year
- Secured $5.3 Million in funding for agency's first endowment
- Constructed strong, cohesive management and staff teams to harness collective synergy in achieving goals, outcomes and mission
- Captained overall agency operations, campaigns, fund development, grant seeking and management, community outreach and collaboration
- Budget development, unit cost analysis, cost containment, profit/loss analysis, budget forecasting and reporting
- Increased organizational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new systems
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions
- Collaborated with external organizations including non-profits, businesses and government agencies to create mutually beneficial and impactful partnerships
- Spearheaded new program initiatives to address unmet community needs and advance organization''s mission.
- Lead successful fundraising campaigns, securing critical resources for program development and expansion
- Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support
Executive Director
Sunshine Social Services, Inc / SunServe
11.2003 - 05.2010
- Founding Executive Director and first employee to launch South Florida's first LGBT social service agency and first LGBT Adult Day Care Center in the world
- Worked closely with donors, community leaders and board of directors to guide effective and efficient agency launch
- Grew agency into 12 staff and 1,000 clients, serving mental and physical health needs of South Florida's LGBT community and those who care for and about them
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization
- Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to expand organization's reach, impact and mission
- Created successful fundraising campaigns, securing critical resources for program development and expansion
- Championed internal and external diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
- Optimized volunteer and intern workforce, reducing overhead costs and maximizing resource impact
- Spearheaded initiatives to serve families, children and parents in our LGBT community.
- Brought mission into the spotlight with interviews, speaking engagements and high-profile events
- Managed all HR, finance, grants, operational and administrative agency functions and responsibilities
- Created a strong agency with an outstanding reputation that continues as a community asset to this day
Senior Vice President
Planned Parenthood Of South Palm Beach & Broward
06.1999 - 11.2003
- Began a 15 year career with Planned Parenthood while at UC Davis as a volunteer. Held numerous positions with continued promotions (HIV Coordinator, Clinic Manager, HR Manager, Patient Services Manager and Senior Vice President) through Master's program in San Diego, then back here in South Florida after 2 years in the Peace Corps
- Learned from ground up what it takes to go from volunteer to developing first HIV testing protocols ever for Planned Parenthood all the way up to Senior VP.
- Ensured exceptional customer service and client care by implementing best practices and fostering a culture of accountability and respect within the organization
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols
- Enhanced company performance by implementing new strategies and streamlining operations
- Spearheaded cost reduction efforts, identifying opportunities for savings and negotiating better vendor contracts
- Drove corporate revenue by creating strategies that fit perfectly with company's vision and mission
- Implemented comprehensive risk management frameworks, mitigating potential threats and ensuring long-term excellent client care
- Advocated for and expanded services to meet clients' evolving needs, despite life-threatening threats
Education
Master of Public Health Administration -
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA01.1996
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations -
University of California At Davis
Davis01.1989
Deuxieme Annee DEUG – La Science Politique -
L’Universite De Grenoble, France
Grenoble, France01.1988
Skills
- Executive Leadership
- Grant Seeking & Management
- Staff & Team Leadership
- Fiscal Management & Monitoring
- Strategic Planning & Visioning
- Public Speaking & Media Relations
- Fundraising & Marketing
- Public Outreach & Advocacy
- Program Administration
- Business Development
- Contract Negotiation
- Total Quality Management
- Innovation and Creativity
Professional References
Available upon Request
It Proficiencies
- Microsoft 365 - Word/ Excel/ Outlook/Edge/PowerPoint/Publisher/Teams
- QuickBooks
- GiftWorks/ Exceed Beyond
- Constant Contact
- Social Media: FaceBook, Linked-In, NextDoor
- ECirts, ServTracker
- Zoom
Professional And Volunteer Affiliations
- Board President, Meals on Wheels Association of Florida, 01/01/13, Present
- Board Secretary, South Florida Hunger Coalition, 01/01/13, Present
- Board Member, Florida Association of Aging Service Providers (FASP), January 2018 - Present
- Member, Broward Chamber of Non-Profit Executives, 08/01/12, Present
Timeline
Executive Director
Human Services Netwk, Inc. / Meals On Wheels S. FL
06.2011 - 03.2024
Executive Director
Sunshine Social Services, Inc / SunServe
11.2003 - 05.2010
Senior Vice President
Planned Parenthood Of South Palm Beach & Broward
06.1999 - 11.2003
Master of Public Health Administration -
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations -
University of California At Davis
Deuxieme Annee DEUG – La Science Politique -
L’Universite De Grenoble, France