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Nancy Allen 1401 Edgewater Dr.

Mount Dora, FL 32757

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NON-PROFIT EXECUTIVE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SVP FIELD DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Passionate and inspiring strategic innovator with over 30 years of leadership experience. Change agent

with a track record for creating and advancing proactive strategies for growth, leveraging expertise in

volunteer relationships, fundraising, team building and organizational development. Combines solid

business acumen with an ability to nurture and manage complex relationships to create powerful

organizational solutions. Exceptional communicator and motivator with the ability to generate excitement

around a cause and represent the organization to key stakeholders. Comfortable with multi-million dollar

budgets and challenging targets. Reputation for enlisting senior executives and volunteers to share their

expertise and create positive outcomes.

Contributing areas of expertise include:

Strategic Planning & Vision Leadership & Mentoring Fundraising Leadership With Proven Results

Growth Strategies Stakeholder Engagement Board Relations & Governance

Strategic Partnerships Organizational Development Public Speaking & Communications

Staff Development Cause Marketing/Sponsorship Budgeting, Cost Control, General Mgt.

Teambuilding & Motivation Creative Problem Solving Program Development & Innovation

PERFORMANCE MILESTONES

As Senior Vice President, Field Development at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, I had primary

responsibility for national development of a new chapter structure to increase revenue and improve efficiencies. Provided the strategic direction for a comprehensive roll out of a streamlined, cost effective management structure that will revolutionize the non-profit arena and will result in double

digit percentage revenue growth year over year. Developed a staffing model to produce deeper and wider volunteer engagement.

As President, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, conceptualized, developed and launched a mission and revenue plan resulting in a 75% increase in revenues and coast to coast local patient education and access programs. Sparked enormous growth in the charity during one of the

most challenging economic periods in the sector history.

As Executive Director, American Diabetes Association, developed strategic plan to guide the

organization to be one of the most comprehensive and robust in the southeast. Championing the mission, developed high level corporate relationships with a keen eye toward revenue growth and corporate loyalty, led strategic volunteer and staff development, grew income and revenue lines to

pacesetter levels.

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EMPLOYER THE LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

THE WORLD’S LARGEST NON-PROFIT DEDICATED TO FINDING CURES FOR BLOOD CANCERS AND

PROVIDING SERVICES FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY BLOOD CANCERS

ANNUAL FIELD BUDGET OF $230,000,000 OF THE TOTAL ORGANIZATION BUDGET OF

$320,000,000

March 2013 – April 2015

Senior Vice President, Field Development |

Lead strategic development and implementation of a region based chapter

reporting structure

New structure resulted in a unified and empowered team providing clear

direction, expanded staff development and training , enhanced collaboration, creativity and bottom line results

Implemented metrics for fundraising and overall chapter performance .

Increased revenue by 20%.

Improved organizational efficiencies through sharing of resources between

chapters and reduction of redundant positions

Staff reports included one national vice president, 6 region vice presidents, 62 chapter executive directors and nearly 800 chapter based staff

2010–2013 2007–2010

President, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada

General Manager, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada Affiliate of Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

2007 revenue - $9,000,000; 2013 revenue - $16,000,000

Developed strategic and operational plan significantly increasing revenue

through walk campaign, endurance sports programs, and volunteer relationship activities

Montreal and Toronto raised more than $1 million each and were two of top 10 walks in North America

UFCW union relationship grew to $2.6 million outpacing the US program by

$1.4 million

Developed new individual and major gifts program

Field restructured to five regions

Implemented metrics for fundraising, patient services and advocacy

Implemented new budget and forecast process

Opened new markets in Edmonton, Saskatoon, Ottawa, London, Montreal, Quebec City, Halifax

Developed strong relationships with medical professionals including physicians, research scientists, nurses and allied health professionals




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Created patient services programs including local support groups, local patient education programs, research progress reports to communities

Foundation laid for advocacy program addressing patient access issues with

emphasis on coverage of medically necessary medications

Staff leader for LLSC directed $2 million research funding through annual call

for funding requests and peer review grant process

Staff leader for LLSC Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Board Development Committee

2003–2007 Field Director, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Interim Executive Director in Major Markets

Provided leadership in Chapters to

o increase revenue o enhance volunteer development o develop operational plan

o partnered on annual budgets development and quarterly forecast of chapter revenue and expense

Markets included Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Chicago, New York City, Oklahoma, Dallas, Palm Beach, Michigan and Virginia

EMPLOYER AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION

WORLD’S LARGEST ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO RESEARCH, PATIENTS SERVICES AND ADVOCACY

ON BEHALF OF THOSE AFFECTED BY DIABETES

1991–2003 Executive Director, Georgia Chapter |

Provided leadership to grow revenue by 200%

Surpassed Florida Chapter in total revenue with ½ of their population

Led staff of 28. Provided training, coaching and mentoring to staff leaders

Staff leader to Board of Directors, Finance Committee, Board Development Committee

Developed comprehensive fundraising plans for walk program, motorcycle ride, bicycle ride, gala emphasizing high level volunteer recruitment

Developed Leadership Council of Fortune 500 companies including Home Depot, Delta Airlines, Chick-fil-A, Wachovia, Cox Enterprises securing a minimum of $50,000 from each per year

Staff leader in advocacy to pass ground breaking legislation in Georgia which mandated insurance companies to cover diabetes medication, supplies and




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education.

Developed and established strong African American outreach program focused on diabetes screening, education programs and fund raising activities

Developed Diabetes University - a collaborative education program with two other diabetes non-profits in Atlanta. The program served as the model for the national

Diabetes Fair program

Served on numerous nation-wide task forces providing expertise in fundraising education and services

EMPLOYER NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY

NON-PROFIT DEDICATED TO RESEARCH, ADVOCACY AND PATIENT PROGRAMS

1985 –1991 Area Director

Served in two roles: Area Director/Southeast and Area Director/Major Markets

Served as consultant to chapters with a focus on revenue, volunteer development,

board of directors management, research and patient programs

Hired key senior staff including Executive Directors in assigned chapters

Oversaw the budget and forecast process for assigned territories

EDUCATION University of Mary Washington, BA Sociology


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