Thad Winkle
Environmental Justice Leader | Nonprofit Strategist | Building Equitable Communities in Southern California
- Role
- Deputy Director at Groundwork San Diego - Chollas Creek
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Thad Winkle
Transformative leader at the intersection of environmental justice, community…
Experience
Deputy Director
Groundwork San Diego - Chollas Creek
Mar 2024 — Present · San Diego, CA, US
Strategic Leadership and Organizational Management-Develop and execute comprehensive strategic plans aligned with organizational mission and goals, adaptable to various community needs-Co-lead staff strategic planning, performance tracking, and reporting initiatives, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement-Supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff, fostering a culture of excellence and belonging-Develop and lead hiring process for new staff hires-Introduced and led the migration to Google Drive for an organization-wide shared drive, enhancing collaboration, efficiency, and security.Financial Management and Resource Development-Oversee development and management of annual $1M operating budget in collaboration with accounting firm, Board, and Director-Develop and implement grant and philanthropic funding strategies, meeting annual revenue goals-Identify federal, state, and private funding sources for community benefit programs; lead grant proposal development and submission.Stakeholder Engagement and Communication-Lead inclusive community engagement activities, facilitating workshops and meetings with diverse stakeholders-Serve on various city government and NGO committees, representing organizational interests and building strategic partnerships-Prepare and deliver content-rich presentations and reports for diverse audiences, ensuring clear communication of complex ideas.Program Development and Implementation-Collaborate with stakeholders to develop community-focused strategies, adaptable to various populations including youth-Create, initiate, and successfully hand off new programs, demonstrating ability to innovate and scale initiatives-Develop and implement program evaluation frameworks to measure impact and drive continuous improvement.
Education
Princeton Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity - MDiv
Princeton Theological Seminary
Master of Arts - MA, Education
Calvin University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology
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