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frEDERIq Brito-Gomez OBJECTIVE: To utilize my twenty-five year career history in the non-profit management arena, with an organization desiring to strategically move to the next level. To be a part of, to provide counsel and strategic proactive advice to senior management, by providing effective options and alternatives based on my proven record of ‘Second to None’ executive leadership. To create a strategic Development Plan that clearly articulates methods of execution by qualifying, cultivating, solicit and the bringing together senior level financial collaborators from the academic, corporate, religious and political arenas that will enhance the Vision and Mission of the organization. To make a significant difference, in the lives of others, through being of service to Humanity. Education CATHOLIC SEMINARY of the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Mexico City, Mexico CFRE: (CANDIDATE) Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) - CFRE International MPA: Master of Public Administration – MNM: Master of Non Profit Management (Dual Degree Program) Concentration: Economics & Strategic Planning Management MA: Master of Social Sciences - M.Div: Master of Divinity (Requirement for Ordination) (Dual Degree Program) Concentration: Social Justice and the Psychology of the Disenfranchised BA: Bachelors of Arts: Social Justice Concentration: Social Justice - Building Community Coalitions/Collaborative and Community Organizing experience 2/1980 – 7/10/2005 – CARITAS / Catholic Charities – North and South American Operations ( CARITAS - Catholic Charities, is an international non-profit Humanitarian Services organization that survives upon the generosity of individuals, grants, corporate partnerships and a strong collaboration between the American and international Governments. Fifty percent of funding goes to build communities, medical clinics, schools and homes. Fifty percent goes towards education, pre-natal care and programs geared towards empowering the disenfranchised and independence. ( CARITAS - Catholic Charities, annual net receipts of 25 to 35 million dollars that are raised from Corporate Partnerships: (35%). Grants: (15%) Special Events: (6%) Planned Giving program: (4%) Capital Campaigns: (25%) Endowments: (15%). 88% of funding developed from the United States supported by five well placed Development Directors and staff members that participate with and report to the President / Chief Executive Officer. 1998 – 7/10/2005 - President and Chief Executive Officer – Responsibility over Latin and South American Operations 1994 - 1998 - Sr. Vice President of Operations and Development, responsible for development of 50 million dollars 1990 - 1994 - Senior Vice President – Management of ten Regional Centers with overall development responsibility 1986 - 1990 - Chief of Development Services – Responsible for Development 30 million dollars annually 1983 - 1986 - Director of Major & Capital Campaign Development – Raising funds for Building(s) Clinics and Schools 1980 - 1983 - Manager of Human and Volunteer Resources – Responsibility over Human and Volunteer Services 1977 –1983 -Former Catholic Deacon – Missionary Fathers of the Holy Spirit – A Catholic Religious Organization dedicated to serving the disenfranchised worldwide. In training to become a Priest – Attended Catholic Seminary of the Immaculate Conception while serving the poor of Latin America as well as an employee with CARITAS Catholic Charities. 1973 – 1977 - U.S. Marine Corps - Honorable Discharge - Vietnam Veteran 1975 – 1977 - U.S. Marine Corps – Carter White House Presidential Ceremonial Honor Guard Arlington National Cemetery Honor Guard – Eighth and “I” Marine Barracks 1974 – 1975 - U.S. Marine Corps Vietnamese Refugee Classification Central Command – Camp Pendleton, CA 1973 – 1974 - 3/73-5/73 - U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Training, San Diego, CA – 6/73 - Transferred to Administrative Clerk, Republic of Vietnam PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT PERSONALITY and leadership PROFILE ( Inspirational Leader and Manager ( Accessible and approachable to all levels of the Organization ( Relationship and consensus builder ( readily dealt with conflict with professionalism / compassion ( Superior Bilingual Negotiator ( Confident, collaborative and Inclusive ( Long–range thinker; extreme visionary ( Energetic, resilient and flexible ( Fosters and promotes innovation ( Consistent in exercising good judgment ( Strong communicator with exceptional ( Comfortable in dealing with high profile stakeholders Interpersonal skills. ( Proven partnership builder ( A “roll up your sleeves” administrator. ( Inclusive and involves others in planning, decision-making and assessment activities. TEN years of SENIOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT experience ( Overall, responsibility of maintaining an annual 25 – 30 million-dollar net fund development portfolio from U.S. sources. ( In addition to overseeing the day-to-day operation and activities, I had direct involvement in managing the Senior Management team of fifteen Regional Directors, twelve Department Directors and fifty-three team staff members with a compliment of four hundred vital volunteers. ( Overall responsibility for Fiscal Policy, Capital Development, Communications and Marketing, Strategic Planning, Internal Financial Management and Budget, Program Grant Development and Management, Board Development Enabler, Quarterly Programs/Systems Evaluation Team and Values/Ethical Standards Development Team. ( Able to analyze the organization, create a three-five &-ten year strategic operations and development plan and implementation of the plan successfully. ( Strong fiscal management skills utilizing manual and computerized systems. ( Quickly able to develop a credible and trusting relationship with the Board of Directors. ( Able to build cohesion through the merging of two distinct cultures (business enterprise and social services) ( Prolific bilingual motivational speaker. Ability to transact business in Spanish and English. ( Successful community involvement as a professional and a volunteer. ( Core Values: The inherent dignity of every person and respect and appreciation of cultural diversity. Cooperation between the Public and Private sector in meeting the needs of the community. ( Established and monitored ethical Best Practices in administrative standards. ( Established inter-department relationships as necessary to achieve department goals. ( Managed a high-energy management environment. FIFTEEN years of major gift development MANAGEMENT experience The Corporate Development Department works as part of a 5-person development team to ensure the overall success of a 25 million dollar annual operating budget. Specifically, fundraising efforts in the areas of general operating, program, endowment and capital campaign fundraising. Overall responsibility to research potential corporate partners, planned giving, individual, foundation and governmental prospects. ( Extensive record in management in aggressively maintaining 25 million dollars from U.S. sources in annual development receipts from Individuals, Planned Giving, Direct Appeals, Grants, Endowments, Religious, Government and Public / Private Corporations. ( Qualified new prospects developed and implemented cultivation and solicitation strategies for prospects capable of $200,000 and above. ( Implemented a comprehensive plan for identifying, soliciting and stewarding major gift prospects and donors. Developed and implemented strategies for closing solicitations. ( Developed and managed a portfolio of major gift prospects making between 50-60 face-to-face visits per quarter for the purposes of discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. ( Directed the recruitment, management and development of a major gifts fundraising volunteer board. Demonstrated successful experience in establishing active boards comprised of prominent corporate and community volunteers in soliciting gifts from them. ( Directed and collaborated with the other members of the development staff, including: Corporate and Foundation Relations, Prospect Research, Annual and Special Campaigns and Development Services to develop fundraising strategies, identify new prospects and plan effective solicitations. ( Demonstrated successful track record in fundraising and development of key corporate partnerships. ( Developed major donor strategies and collaborating closely with the CEO and the Finance and Development Committee of the Board of Directors to develop the organization’s fundraising goals and strategies and to ensure all development programs operate according to the highest ethical standards. ( Computer skills for fundraising include: RAISER’S EDGE, ACCESS, EXCEL, WORD, POWERPOINT, Donor Perfect, Gift Maker PRO, and all Microsoft software. ( Extensive experience in Special Event Planning, Golf, Tennis, Annual Walks, Annual Gala with Silent Auction, Seminars and Symposia. REFERENCES AND COMPENSATION INFORMATION SHALL BE PROVIDED IN CONFIDENCE AVALIABILITY October 2005 PAGE 2