Sandra Cooper
Ottsville,PA
Summary
Experienced with strategic planning, organizational leadership, and stakeholder management. Utilizes collaborative approach to drive team performance and achieve company objectives. Track record of effectively managing resources and navigating complex challenges to deliver sustained growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
NEIGHBOURS, INC
02.2004 - Current
- Lead a team of 105 staff members in executing the organization's mission and vision while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures
- Established partnerships with key stakeholders, government agencies, and community organizations to advance the organization's objectives
- Provided leadership in developing long-term goals and objectives for sustainable growth and impact
- Implemented performance management systems to evaluate staff productivity and enhance overall organizational efficiency
- Served as a spokesperson for the organization at public events, conferences, media interviews, and other engagements
- Facilitated strategic planning sessions with senior leadership to align organizational priorities with emerging trends in the industry or sector
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for services such as event management or facility maintenance
- Collaborated with the board of directors to develop governance policies that aligned with best practices for nonprofit organizations
- Managed financial resources effectively by creating budgets, monitoring expenses, and identifying cost-saving opportunities
- Work in community settings building bridges between the people we work for and opportunities in their communities.
- Deep understanding of community resources in low income communities.
- Deep understanding working with people who have lived in abusive environments and who walk through life with PTSD as a result.
- Background presenting in High School and College settings opening a space for potential partnerships between the people we work for and the student population. Leaning in on building social capital between the two worlds. Creating space for friendships to evolve as well as opening a space for potential employment or volunteer opportunities for the students.
- Fundraising in local communities.
Education
Some College - Business Management
Churchman Business School
06.1989
Skills
- Human Resources
- Understanding Trauma
- Financial Management
- Dependability
- Public speaking
- Team Building
- Comfortable in Uncomfortable Situations
- Event Planning
- Community engagement
- Fundraising (10 years)
- Events Management
- Strong Communication Skills
- Contract Negotiation
- Strategic Planning
Timeline
Executive Director
NEIGHBOURS, INC
02.2004 - Current
Some College - Business Management
Churchman Business School