Jackie Forte

About Jackie Forte

Technical sales/marketing professional with experience across verticals in enterprise & mid-sized accounts in IT/Security & data center HW/SW, and Retail/eCommerce B2B & B2C services. Build successful teams within sales organizations & partner channels. Experienced in product development, production, marketing & promotion, IT extended warranty contract sales, and custom professional services sales. Enthusiastic about quality, finding creative solutions & customer satisfaction. Skilled trainer/presenter who values integrity, collaboration & mutual respect in a diverse work environment. Substantial experience leading two local, 501(C)3 non-profit corporations involved in fundraising/event planning, recruitment of volunteers, planning/running board meetings, developing programs, grant selection, monitoring building maintenance, networking with community stakeholders, building endowment and overseeing financials. All volunteer service,

Experience

1. President

   North Syracuse Education Foundation, Inc. Nsef

   Sep 2011 — Present · Syracuse, NY, US

   President of an all-vounteer run, 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to enhance the education of the public school students in the North Syracuse Central School District which services approximately 8K students across 11 schools in grades Pre-K thru 12th grades. Position entails: Recruiting new Board members, parent volunteers, and student reps. Preparing monthly Board Meeting agendas & leading Board Meetings. Working with School District Administration, Faculty & Staff on various projects. Creating and overseeing various fundraising events including golf tournaments and dinner galas. Developing/Overseeing various social media and marketing efforts including Facebook and website. Overseeing annual financial reporting at the state and federal level associated with a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Growing and overseeing endowment held by the Central New York Community Foundation currently over $200K+. Speaking about the organization at various community events as needed. Reaching out to local businesses and elected officials to raise awareness of the organization and seek financial support. Working with teachers and staff to prepare grant applications. Reviewing, awarding, and monitoring education grants annually. Attending meetings with district administrators and working to create productive plans where all stakeholders have buy in and benefits to students are clearly articulated.

Education

• State University of New York at Oswego

  Bachelor’s Degree, Elementary Education & Communications

• Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management

  MBA coursework, Business Administration and Management, General

• State University of New York at Oswego

  CAS Educational Administration, Educational Leadership and Administration, General

• University at Buffalo

  Master of Education (M.Ed.), Elementary Education