Darl Andrew Packard

About Darl Andrew Packard

Strategic nonprofit operations leader with 15+ years of experience scaling infrastructure, managing complex grant portfolios, and aligning mission strategy with organizational operations. I specialize in translating mission intent into measurable outcomes and scalable systems, having managed portfolios exceeding $70M in funding. As a Six Sigma Green Belt, I am dedicated to continuous improvement and implementing innovative solutions that reduce administrative burden while fostering equitable growth. My leadership style is grounded in transparency, empathy, and a good sense of humor.

Experience

1. Director of Program Operations

   Commonwealth Corporation

   Mar 2022 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Strategic advisor to executive leadership, guiding alignment between mission goals, funding strategy, and nonprofit information systems.Financial Stewardship: Manage financial tracking for 150+ grantees and $70M+ in annual funding. Operational Efficiency: Reduced payment delays by 20 days and reporting errors by 10% by implementing a multi-phase cross-departmental invoice tracking system. Systems Leadership: Serve as in-house Salesforce Administrator, designing custom reporting dashboards and automated contracting processes to improve organizational transparency. Strategic Advisory: Advise executive leadership on aligning mission strategy with information systems to achieve sustained organizational value- Trusted advisor to senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders- Long-term system and process stewardship- Translating mission goals into measurable outcomes- Partnering with consultants and external stakeholders- Enabling executive decision-making through data and dashboards

Education

• California State University - East Bay

  Certificate, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

• Goucher College

  Bachelor's degree, Communications and Theater

  2000 — 2004