Kirk Lang

About Kirk Lang

At West Side Rowing Club, my leadership in strategic planning and program innovation has…

Experience

1. President CEO

   West Side Rowing Club

   Jan 2022 — Present · Buffalo, NY, US

   Oversee the development, execution, and evaluation of all programs and special projects, ensuring they align with the club\'s mission.• Foster new partnerships to secure additional resources, grant funding, and opportunities for the club’s growth and long-term sustainability• Secured a secondary satellite boathouse for continued growth and expansion of membership. • Created and implemented an annual comprehensive fundraising strategy. • Worked closely with a 33-member Board of Directors to support governance activities, including the implementation of new bylaws, strategic planning, and board recruitment.• Restructured the Board to align with best nonprofit practices, including the integration of emeritus directors and trustees to strengthen governance• Expanded access to the Frank Lloyd Wright Boathouse for community, corporate and special events. • Increased adult membership 400% through expanded and revived program offerings.• Partnered with USRowing to create a Freedom Rows program to introduce veterans to rowing. • Collaborate with various outside parties to build out the rowing facility and grow the membership. • Established good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community groups, donors, public officials, and other organizations to help achieve goals. • Oversaw 2 AmeriCorps Up2Us Summer VISTA\'s for 2023.• Oversee 2 Full Time AmeriCorps Up2Us VISTA for 20••••25.• Serve as Regatta Director for the club\'s 5 annual regattas. • Lead the development efforts of the organization\'s partnerships and regatta sponsors. • Supervise 4 full time employees and 35 independent contractors• Served on the 2024 Pan American Masters Games as a Rowing Committe Member

Education

• University of Aberdeen

  Biology/Biological Sciences, General

• Duquesne University

  Master of Science (MS)

• Duquesne University

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

Skills

• Program Management
• Training
• Leadership
• Fundraising
• Recruiting
• Coaching
• Grants
• Grant Writing
• Research
• Program Development
• Data Analysis
• Public Speaking
• Management
• Microsoft Office
• Nonprofits