Deb Merchant
Non-profit Fundraiser, Manager & Coach | Writer | Public Presenter | Business Manager | Interim Leader
- Role
- Interim Executive Director at Johnson Creek Watershed Council
- Location
- Corvallis, OR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Deb Merchant
Dedicated to Non-profit Services that create socially strong communities, vital local economies, and environmental conditions that serve both people and our planet. My professional mission is to be present and fully available to non-profit organizations that continually strive to improve for the sake of those they serve. Guiding conviction: My intra-preneurial spirit is fed from a belief that we are here to make a difference through innovation and creating success with the collaborative efforts of communities, organizations, businesses and government. Immersing myself in the non-profit world, I have a well-rounded and in-depth professional background where I integrate business processes, community and social needs, and the natural environment. As a multi-disciplinarian, I specialize in analyzing situations comprehensively, understanding problems and gaps, and collaborative planning for effective resolution. I work to empower the team, meet programmatic goals and objectives on time and use all resources efficiently and effectively to meet or exceed financial goals. Hallmarks of my experience include: • Organizational needs analysis and strategic planning • Program and project development, implementation and management • Fundraising strategy, proposal development and implementation • Donor cultivation and stewardship • Fund development tracking system management • Workshop development and facilitation • Public speaking and facilitation Demonstrated abilities: • Relationship cultivation and stewardship for long-term support of programs • Building collaborative relationships with individuals, teams and communities for desired outcomes • Creating solutions to perennial problems • Reaching out strategically as a connector • Effective communications through personal outreach, e-news, website, promotional materials • Public speaking
Experience
Interim Executive Director
Johnson Creek Watershed Council
Oct 2023 — Present · Portland, OR, US
Operations, fundraising, staff and board member support.
Education
Marylhurst University
BA
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