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Tomas M. Ivens

Pasadena,USA

Summary

Fundraising and grant management. 1. Experience in developing funding plans, donor cultivation, comprehensive campaigns and feasibility studies 2. Knowledge of developing comprehensive fundraising plans including a diversification of fundraising strategies. 3. Fundraising segmentation, solicitation strategies, and appeals. 4. Experience in donor’s management portfolio, database and developing networks focused on leverage funding. 5. Grant review and tracking system (Salesforce) and Wealth Scanner (iWave), proposal writing review, and grant management. Organizational development and capacity building. 1. Technical assistance consultant for community-based, and faith-based organizations. 2. Experience designing curriculum to train organizations and leaders on the basic elements of community development. 3. Community developer and Urban Ministries with more than thirty years’ experience in California and outside state. Community engagement and public relations. 1. Expertise in establishing strong networks with community stakeholders. 2. Experience in donor cultivation and relationships with Family foundations, and Foundations Strategic planning and project management. 1. Capable of creating strategic planning processes for faith-based organizations and local agencies. 2. Well-versed in translating missions and goals into operational plans. 3. Multi-phase ministries project management expertise. Communication and Public Policies 1. Experience in strategic communication plan working with government public policies, and private institutions, public school boards and special donor’s projects. 2. Ordained Ministry of the Sacraments with the Christian Reformed Church in North America. 3. Bilingual. Spanish/English

Experienced with providing strategic guidance and support to clients. Utilizes analytical skills and effective communication to drive solutions. Track record of fostering strong client relationships and delivering impactful advisory services.

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Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Diligent [Desired Position] with solid background in providing strategic advice and support. Proven track record of implementing solutions that enhance operational efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction. Demonstrated expertise in analytical thinking and effective communication.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Donor Advisor West Coast

World Renew, INC
08.2018 - Current
  • Manage donor accounts
  • Maintain and increase donor relationships
  • Coordinate donor regional events
  • Engage with new donors
  • Strategic Annual Planning
  • Assist in Comprehensive Campaigns

Pastor/Church Planter

Ethnos Community Church, Christian Reformed Church of North America (CRC), Bellflower, CA
Bellflower, CA
07.2015 - 01.2024
  • Develop a strategic plan.

Interim Discipleship Ministry

Bethany Christian Reformed Church
04.2019 - 05.2022
  • The Interim Minister of Discipleship will lead and/or supervise the leaders of the Wednesday evening adult ministries that include family ministries and homeless ministries.
  • Prepare the body for works of service and evangelism through teaching seminars (e.g., Contagious Christianity, Apologetics, etc.) as well as coordinate at least 3 Servant Saturdays (per year) involving members in works ministry in the community (e.g., Compton Initiative, Kingdom Causes, etc.).
  • Work with Diaconate in giving counsel and direction in its assistance of the benevolent needs of members of our community. Lead the congregation in building bridges to the marginalized of our community through various programs (i.e. mid-week worship and meals, food bank, providing resources for additional help.)
  • Be involved in learning and leading the local church in worship through preaching and teaching.

Regional Catalyzer and Resource Coach for Connections Project

Christian Reformed Church of North America
07.2016 - 08.2018
  • Collaborate with Connections Resourcing Coaches in the work of resourcing congregational leaders.
  • Coordinate, plan, and host annual regional gatherings.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of regional and Project-wide, resource databases.
  • Coach congregational leaders and assist alongside cohorts in the resource discovery process.
  • Engagement with local officials elected on Immigration.
  • Provide education resources to communities of faith and local community organizations.
  • Support to accomplish Advocacy Campaigns goals.

Grant Writer for Church Planting and Community

Church Reformed of North America/RCA, Great Los Angeles Classis, Anaheim, CA
Anaheim, CA
08.2014 - 01.2015
  • Develop funding strategies for church planting CRCNA and RCA
  • Leading conversations with key regional leaders and founders.
  • Planning grant implementation and evaluations.

Director of Communications and Public Relations Office

Secretary of Social Development of Mexico’s City Government, Mexico City
Mexico City, Mexico
09.2010 - 01.2013
  • Coordinator of the strategic communication plan for diffusion of more than fifty social programs in the City of Mexico. One of the largest Networks of Social Benefits and programs of Latin America.
  • Coordinate press conference, preparing press bulletins, interviews, and special announcements in media from the Secretary office.
  • Increasing inter- institutional public relations, monitoring TV, radio news and social media/networks. Report and evaluate communication plan to the Secretary.

Regional Consultant, Esperanza Trabajando Project

Esperanza USA
04.2006 - 09.2009
  • Coordinate and monitor federal grant implementation; file administrative reviews, provide technical assistance, organizational assessments, and capacity tool resources.
  • Review annual budgets and be part of the proposal grant review committee.

Regional Director & National Program Coordinator

Esperanza USA
02.2003 - 10.2006
  • Coordinate and provide capacity building training and technical assistance; oversees the planning and implementation of Esperanza advocate initiatives campaigns in Capitol Hill.
  • Assist of the funding administration of the 1.5 million grants funded by White House Compassion Capital Fund.
  • Mobilize National Religious and Church Leaders to the “Advocate Day on Capitol Hill”
  • Coordinate consultants and follow up, tracking and delivery of technical assistance to 30 faith-based organizations in Southern California including five counties; support, facilitate and implement grant management process working with at least 10 sub-grantees organizations annually.
  • Develop strategies and priorities on technical assistance using assessments tools. Coordinator of “Networks of Faith” an ecumenical program working with 48 Catholic and Protestant/Evangelical organizations providing capacity building and technical assistance in four cities of the United States; Miami, New York, Los Angeles and Chicago funded by PEW, and working in collaboration with the National Catholic Council of Hispanic Ministries and the Center for the Latino Religion Studies of the University of Notre Dame.

Education

Executive Certificate - Religious Fundraising

Lake Institute on Faith and Giving
San Antonio, Texas
05-2026

Certificate - Fundraising Leadership

Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Indiana University
11-2022

Certificate - undefined

Southern California Leadership Network, Riordan Leadership Institute Class 53
04-2021

Certificate - Political Communication

Institute of Social Investigation, UNAM
Mexico City, Mexico
01-2012

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Harvard Divinity School
Cambridge, MA
01-2005

Master’s - divinity, concentration in Multicultural Studies

Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena, CA
01-2005

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Princeton Seminary
01-2000

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Analytical thinking
  • Strategic planning
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Affiliations

  • Bellflower Unified School District, Appointed School Board Member 2022
  • Caring Connections Bellflower, Executive Board Member 2019- 2025
  • United Way of West Michigan Investment Council Member, 2009 – 2010.
  • Kent County Health 2010 Leadership Board, 2008 – 2011.
  • Board of Trustees of North Park University of Chicago, 2007 – 2009.
  • Co-chair in the Latino Community Coalition in Grand Rapids Michigan 2008 – 2009.
  • Senior Commissioner Board, City of Pasadena, Senior Multi-ethnic Conference Planning Member, 2001.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
  • Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
  • Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders

Timeline

Interim Discipleship Ministry

Bethany Christian Reformed Church
04.2019 - 05.2022

Senior Donor Advisor West Coast

World Renew, INC
08.2018 - Current

Regional Catalyzer and Resource Coach for Connections Project

Christian Reformed Church of North America
07.2016 - 08.2018

Pastor/Church Planter

Ethnos Community Church, Christian Reformed Church of North America (CRC), Bellflower, CA
07.2015 - 01.2024

Grant Writer for Church Planting and Community

Church Reformed of North America/RCA, Great Los Angeles Classis, Anaheim, CA
08.2014 - 01.2015

Director of Communications and Public Relations Office

Secretary of Social Development of Mexico’s City Government, Mexico City
09.2010 - 01.2013

Regional Consultant, Esperanza Trabajando Project

Esperanza USA
04.2006 - 09.2009

Regional Director & National Program Coordinator

Esperanza USA
02.2003 - 10.2006

Certificate - Fundraising Leadership

Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Indiana University

Certificate - undefined

Southern California Leadership Network, Riordan Leadership Institute Class 53

Certificate - Political Communication

Institute of Social Investigation, UNAM

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Harvard Divinity School

Master’s - divinity, concentration in Multicultural Studies

Fuller Theological Seminary

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Princeton Seminary

Executive Certificate - Religious Fundraising

Lake Institute on Faith and Giving