John Gest
Social Sector Practitioner | Change Agent | Convener | Relationship Builder | Dot Connector | Stakeholder Engagement
- Role
- Senior Director, Northern Ohio Member Engagement at Philanthropy Ohio
- Location
- Cleveland, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About John Gest
John Gest is a civic-minded leader dedicated to building authentic, trust-based…
Experience
Senior Director, Northern Ohio Member Engagement
Aug 2010 — Present · Cleveland, OH, US
Senior Director, Northern Ohio Member Engagement January 2022-presentSenior Director, Northern Ohio & Statewide Strategy January 2021-December 2021Managing Director, Northern Ohio Office January 2015-December 2020Director, Northeast Ohio Office August 2010-December 2014In this role I develop and deliver regional and statewide educational programs and professional development services. I have also taken on increased responsibility for special projects related to Philanthropy Ohio’s evolving and expanding statewide strategy. This position is part of an entrepreneurial and collaborative team responsible for developing a comprehensive package of member programs each year that reflects and enhances Philanthropy Ohio’s strategic plan.Philanthropy Ohio (FKA: Ohio Grantmakers Forum) is a statewide membership association that provides the network, tools and knowledge to help people engaged in philanthropy become more effective, powerful change agents in their communities. How do we do this?Through Leadership: The recognized advocate and convener trusted to represent the interests of Ohio philanthropy in the state and the nation.Through Educating: The preferred source for the latest knowledge and best tools that make philanthropy more effective and impactful.Through Connecting: The network linking all forms of philanthropy, both locally and statewide, around topics and issues of interest to donors and funders.
Education
Bowling Green State University
BS, Education
1995 — 2000
Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University
MBA, nonprofit management
2005 — 2010
Skills
- Nonprofits
- Alumni Relations
- Program Development
- Management
- Student Affairs
- Non-Profits
- Community Outreach
- Higher Education
- Marketing
- Organizational Development
- Philanthropy
- Program Management
- Recruiting
- Volunteer Management
- Leadership
- Fundraising
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