Bobbi Jo Howard

About Bobbi Jo Howard

Data driven and service-focused with a strong commitment to serving the needs of at-risk…

Experience

1. Farm and Community Director

   Center for Rural Affairs

   Feb 2024 — Present

   Manage federal and private foundation grants and budgets totaling approximately $5 million, ensuring compliance, performance, and alignment with organizational goals-Lead a multi-state team of full-time, part-time, seasonal staff, and contractors, fostering collaboration and accountability across diverse roles-Cultivate strategic partnerships with community leaders, local organizations, and subject matter experts to advance program delivery and regional impact-Design and implement systems to measure and evaluate program impact, performance, and outcomes-Prepare and present reports on program activities, trends, and performance metrics to leadership, board members, and funders-Partner with the CFO and accounting staff to oversee program budgets and develop cross-program financial strategies-Facilitate collaboration across programs to maximize impact, streamline operations, and support shared goals -Contribute to organizational strategic planning and support cross-program collaboration as part of the leadership team-Collaborate with the Communications Manager to develop and implement marketing strategies and outreach materials that increase visibility and engagement-Integrate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles into internal processes and external programming; serve on the DEI Committee-Lead program fundraising efforts, including grant writing, donor engagement, and partnership development-Oversee initiatives in Native communities, with beginning farmers, Latino populations, small businesses, and community leaders to promote equitable access to economic opportunity

Skills

• Event Planning
• Personnel Supervision
• Taxwise
• Accounts Payable
• Grant Writing
• Report Writing
• Regulatory Filings
• Sage Act!
• Mentoring
• Data Entry
• Recruiting
• Inventory Express
• Fundraising
• Ibm as/400
• Tax Preparation
• Public Relations
• Proofreading
• Payroll
• Schedule Writing
• Auditing
• Volunteer Management
• Training
• Volunteer Recruiting
• Event Management
• Program Development
• Management
• Quickbooks
• Physical Inventory
• Account Reconciliation
• Department Budget Management
• Volunteering
• Inventory Management
• Social Networking
• Outlook
• Peachtree
• Accounts Receivable
• Expense Budget Management
• Nonprofits
• Investigation
• Customer Service