Mary Carpenter

CEO & Founder @Dream Centers Of Tennessee

Nashville, TN, US

The Dream Centers of Tennessee\'s mission is to empower families with life skills, job development and academic support strategies to better equip them for successful, well-balanced relationships, careers and emotional, physical and spiritual health.CEO & Founder (Non-Profit Organization)Manages the overall program components of an After School Program and Summer Enrichment Program that address recreational, social, safety, and enrichment activities and needs of the children serviced by the Dream Center.Develops and implements all operational procedures, volunteer and training programs for After School and summer programs.Develops all outreach, communication and coordination of program with schools and community engagement of students for participation and enrollment.Develops workshops and programs for parental engagement.Develops ongoing staff and parent’s manuals to update guidelines as needed.Ensure that sound financial practices are maintained by developing and presenting an annual budget to the Board of Directors for approval and direct the implementation of the approved budget. Maintain the financial health of the non-profit by initiating contacts with potential supporters and by overseeing and implementing fundraising activities that result from these initiatives.Develop, plan and deliver programs and services which incorporate goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the non-profit.Establish, maintain and advance community relations by initiating and developing relationships with a broad range of community sectors to enhance the visibility of the organization and provide information about the organization’s goals, programs and services. Manages and writes for grant funding ongoing.