Rashida Dillard

I am a nonprofit leader and operations strategist with over a decade of experience building systems that drive efficiency, accountability, and sustainable impact. As the Founder of Pathways Beyond Borders and Principal Consultant at RDM Solutions, I specialize in helping organizations streamline their workflows, strengthen internal infrastructure, and align operations with long-term strategic goals.

Throughout my career, I’ve led major initiatives including large-scale conferences, federal audit response management, and the launch of multi-program nonprofits. These projects have resulted in measurable outcomes, such as increased funding readiness, improved on-time delivery, and enhanced team productivity.

I bring a hands-on, solutions-driven approach to every engagement, working closely with leadership to implement SOPs, grant tracking systems, compliance frameworks, and data-informed reporting tools. My passion lies in creating operational structures that not only support day-to-day function but also lay the foundation for growth, impact, and sustainability.

I am currently looking to partner with organizations in need of strategic operational support whether through consulting, contract work, or leadership roles where I can help build the systems that bring big visions to life.

• Grant Writing, Temple University
• Non-Profit Management, Temple University
• Project Management, Temple University

• Founded Pathways Beyond Borders, a multi-program nonprofit organization serving rural South Carolina communities through youth leadership, small business support, community gardening, and senior home repair initiatives.
• Successfully secured IRS 501(c)(3) designation and developed a full organizational infrastructure, including strategic plans, board governance, SOPs, and internal controls.
• Designed and launched five flagship programs, including Rural Roots Youth Initiative and the SHARP Program, impacting underserved communities with measurable outcomes.

• Created and implemented standard operating procedures, grant workflows, compliance tracking systems, and team task matrices across multiple organizations, increasing efficiency and accountability.
• Led the redesign of internal operations at South Carolina Community Loan Fund (SCCLF), streamlining workflows, vendor management processes, and cross-departmental communications.
• Established structured reporting tools and operational dashboards that improved data-driven decision-making and strategic alignment.

• Directed full-scale conference operations for ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group, managing venue logistics, speaker coordination, grant funding, and travel reimbursement for attendees.
• Implemented and managed Cvent platform for event websites, mobile apps, session tracking, and real-time attendee engagement, enhancing event quality and participant satisfaction.
• Managed multi-phase conference planning projects through RDM Solutions, including staff coordination, sponsorship tracking, run-of-show development, and logistics oversight.

• Designed and managed grant funding and reimbursement systems for national conferences, ensuring timely disbursements, proper documentation, and compliance with grant guidelines.
• Supported multiple organizations in grant readiness by developing capacity-building strategies, logic models, program budgets, and internal evaluation tools.

• Through RDM Solutions, provided contractual consulting services to nonprofits and mission-driven organizations, resulting in improved project delivery timelines, operational clarity, and team performance.
• Led federal audit response coordination at Continental Tires, developing standardized templates and closing 85 findings two months ahead of deadline.