Delores Druilhet Morton
Fierce, Resourceful, and Compassionate Chief Executive Officer | Nonprofit Board Member | Solutions Oriented Strategic Leader | Mentor
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer at Step Up
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Delores Druilhet Morton
As the CEO of Step Up, a nonprofit organization that provides mentorship, academic support, and career readiness programs to young women, I lead a team of passionate and dedicated professionals who share a common vision of creating a more equitable and inclusive society. With nearly 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, I have developed a deep understanding of the needs and challenges of the communities we serve, and the best practices and innovative solutions to address them.My core competencies include strategic planning, program design and development, fundraising, organizational culture, and human resource management. I have successfully designed and implemented creative initiatives that have increased the impact and reach of our programs, secured multiple grants and partnerships that have enhanced our financial sustainability, and fostered a learning culture that has improved our staff engagement and retention. I am also a board member of several nonprofit organizations that align with my values and mission of advancing social justice, education, and economic opportunity for all.
Experience
Chief Executive Officer
Aug 2019 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US
As the Chief Executive Officer of Step Up, I lead a dedicated team in our mission to provide mentorship, academic support, and career readiness programs for young women. With over two decades of experience in the nonprofit sector, I guide our organization\'s strategic direction, board engagement, program development, and fundraising efforts. My focus is on fostering an inclusive and empowering organizational culture, ensuring our financial sustainability, and expanding our impact to create a more equitable society for the next generation of leaders.
Education
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Arts, English (Writing & Culture)
1998 — 2001
University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resources Management and Services
2011 — 2013
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