- Parenting my 5 year old
- Embracing outdoor adventures such as hiking and fishing
- Youth sports coach
- Mindfulness Practices
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Robert Goodrich
Madison,CT
Summary
Dynamic Executive Director at RACCE Inc, adept in strategic planning and community engagement. Successfully secured funding through strong relationships with donors and government officials, enhancing organizational sustainability. Championed policy changes and fostered a collaborative culture, significantly boosting team morale and reducing turnover. Proven leader in grant writing and stakeholder communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
RACCE Inc
04.2015 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Advocated for policy changes at both local and national levels to further support the organization''s goals and objectives.
- Presented regularly at conferences or industry events showcasing the accomplishments of the organization.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders by maintaining open communication and collaborating on shared goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History-Justice And Law
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CTSkills
- Community engagement, organizing, and advocacy
- Strategic planning and Project management
- Leadership development
- Grant writing and reporting
- Team bonding and wellness
- Media relations
- Data interpretation
- Team leadership, training, and development
- Communications strategy
- Budget reporting
- Policy formulation
Accomplishments
- Strategically planned and executed youth-led power building, organizing, and advocacy campaigns that have advanced racial equity and social justice in our state and local schools that led to massive reductions in school suspensions, student arrests, increases in teacher diversity, and more rights and services for LGBTQIA students.
- Established data analytics, technologies and reporting that uncovered disparities in school performance, discipline rates, teacher hiring, and air quality in our local community.
- Founded, launched, and established RACCE Inc as an independent 501c3 organization and raised over $1.5 million dollars in funds.
Interests
Timeline
Executive Director
RACCE Inc
04.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - History-Justice And Law
Western Connecticut State University
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