Richard Borer

About Richard Borer

CAREER SNAPSHOT: Doubled Agency Size from $12M to $24M. 14 Years in Public…

Experience

1. President and CEO Goodwill of Southern New England

   Easter Seals Goodwill Industries

   Jan 2006 — Present · New Haven, CT, US

   Delivered strategic leadership and tactical direction for organization with $24 million annual budget, 14 programs, 15 retail locations and 1100 individuals with barriers to employment.Maintained full accountability for all strategic planning, development, budgeting and operating leadership.Oversaw successful program development and implementation congruent with service mission and objectives.Managed all aspects of organization’s fiscal affairs including financial planning, budgeting and reporting.Demonstrated productive communication and interpersonal skills in contract negotiations, public relations and liaison functions with key stakeholders and partners.Led organization in doubling annual DGR revenue from $12 – $24 million while accomplishing positive budget results and zero debt.Opened 7 new stores including a new sq. ft. warehouse, purchased a new sq. ft. headquarters and program space, a new outlet store and 3 Attended Donation Centers.Increased people served by developing and establishing new programs including a Community Re-entry Services (CRS) program for ex-offender training as well as multiple after-school programs and summer camps within urban neighborhoods, serving over 700 individuals.Advanced organization’s competitive positioning by introducing creative and aggressive donation campaigns and initiatives.Raised to annually through various fundraising events and annual appeal for Easter Seals Goodwill Industries.Improved platforms for tracking retail sales with implementation of retail chain wide Point-of-Sale (POS) technology.Improved program outcome reporting efficiency and accuracy with implementation new Effort to Outcome (ETO) software.Introduced and implemented online sale strategies to sell used books and items through Amazon.com and e-bay.Regular guest on WTNH Channel 8, promoting Goodwill with “Goodwill Today” - that promotes Goodwill’s mission.

Education

• Charter Oak State College

  Bachelor’s Degree

• University of New Haven

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Skills

• Youth Development
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Volunteer Management
• Training
• Grants
• Annual Giving
• Customer Service
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Media
• Program Management
• Event Planning
• Nonprofits
• Grant Writing
• Budgeting
• Organizational Development
• Community Organizing
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Leadership Development
• Marketing
• Staff Development
• Coaching
• Research
• Event Management
• Budgets
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Non-Profits
• Public Administration
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Fundraising
• Marketing Communications
• Blogging
• Strategic Planning
• Editing
• Workshop Facilitation
• Philanthropy
• Higher Education