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Non-Profit Experience	I was employed for a non profit housing organization for 4.5 years. During my tenure I manged an Americorps program, an Individual Development Account, MSHDA Neighborhood Preservation, Family Self Sufficiency and Key to Own Program. In addition, I oversaw the homebuyer and financial management department and did neighborhood based community organizing. I co-founded and currently serve as director for Children's Defense Fund Freeedom School program based in Kalamazoo, MI. Fundraising, staff and student recruitment, staff development, fund development and supervising are a few of my tasks. I also provide workshops, training, and presentations on cultural competency. Clients have included the faith sector and GLBT organizations.
Skills Profile	Fundraising/Development,Oganizational Development/Change,Oraganizational Management,Training,Other
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Affiliations	One Place (KAL) Nonprofit Alliance (BC)Consultant Pool
Consulting Summary	I believe wholeheartedly in a fair and just society. The consulting work I have done in the past has been centered on educating others about what authentic diversity and inclusion looks like on an individual and systemic level. I am very intentional about interwining social justice practices into my work with clients, regardless of the project I have been hired to do. For example, if I am working on a strategic plan with a client, I attempt to bring light to ways in which equity can be incorporated into thier organizational plan.
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Our References	Kalamazoo RESA Great Start Collaborative Jacque Eatmon Director 269-385-1580 Creating Change Jaime Nelson Director 269-963-8670 Southwest Michigan Black Heritage Society Donna Odom President 269-873-2327 Grand Valley State Unversity, Office of Multicultral Affairs Connie Dang Director 616-331-2177 Western Michigan University, Office of Diversity & Inclusion Zarinah El-Amin Coordinator, RACE Exhibit 269-387-6324

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What workshops has BEST offered? (hot link to Workshop List)
Workshops and information sharing sessions have been offered on a variety of topics important to effective nonprofit management as well Does participation in the BEST pilot project affect eligibility for other program grants from members of the Flint Funders’ Collaborative?
Organizations may apply for new or continuing funds from each of the funders to support programs and services that are not connected What have you learned from these evaluations about BEST?
What we have learned and what we are still learning verifies the need for intentional capacity building with nonprofit agencies in the