Tim Dzurilla

About Tim Dzurilla

I am a nonprofit executive, grant strategist, and organizational consultant with more…

Experience

1. Founder and Lead Consultant

   Connecticut Harm Reduction Alliance Cthra

   Jan 2024 — Present · CT, US

   Provide tailored consulting services to mission-driven organizations, focusing on strategic planning, grant writing, board development, and fundraising. • Successfully secured over $2.5M in grants and funding for clients across diverse sectors, including education, community development, and social services. • Develop comprehensive strategic plans and capacity-building initiatives that empower nonprofits to expand their reach and impact. • Conduct in-depth program evaluations and organizational assessments to align operations with best practices. • Mentor nonprofit leaders in board governance, leadership development, and effective resource management. • Collaborate with clients to design and implement sustainable fundraising strategies that support long-term growth.Key Achievements: • Increased grant success rates for clients by leveraging detailed research, compelling narratives, and strong funder relationships. • Led impactful initiatives such as a capacity-building grant and a multiyear strategic planning process for growing nonprofits. • Provided hands-on support for program development, resulting in improved service delivery and measurable outcomes.

Education

• Clark University

  Master's degree, City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning

  2001 — 2006

• Clark University

  Master's degree, Community Development

• University of Connecticut

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Political Economy

  2017

Skills

• Higher Education
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Data Analysis
• Grant Writing
• Event Planning
• Teaching
• Community Outreach
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Nonprofits
• Research
• Public Speaking
• Statistics