Kevin Hurst's Email Addresses & Phone Numbers

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Founder/Consultant @ Ensero Incubation and advisory firm responsible for defining client’s strategic direction and business requirements, as well as assisting with the marketing and fundraising efforts. Parallel to the consulting, the founders spent a great deal of time developing own business and marketing plans to approach venture capitalists for funding. From January 2001 to January 2002 (1 year 1 month) Partner @ Quinci Emporium Epicure, cooking, and wine Columbus, OhioSenior Consultant @ ZEFER (now Niteo Partners) As both a Program/Project Manager and Relationship Manager, I worked with the client to provide thought leadership. Charged with seeking and developing new business partnerships and opportunities. From July 1999 to January 2001 (1 year 7 months) Associate Director @ Cambridge Technology Partners As both a Program/Project Manager and Relationship Manager, I was responsible for the successful completion of the project and client satisfaction for client/server based initiatives. From July 1998 to July 1999 (1 year 1 month) Vice President @ JP Morgan Chase Acted as Project Manager and Relationship Manager working with Executive and Senior Management to ensure success of projects, which included company-wide Process Improvement, initiatives and merger consolidations. From March 1987 to July 1998 (11 years 5 months) Director of Charitable Giving @ Neiman Marcus Group Lead company-wide philanthropic strategy, including 42 Neiman Marcus store locations with primary focus on youth arts education.• Implemented new corporate philanthropic focus across the country.• Advised company Executives, Store Managers, and Public Relations Managers on grantmaking and nonprofit partnership opportunities.• Developed and managed the Community Impact Report.• Initiated associate engagements, including art competition, marathon team, associate grant competition, and national volunteer month.• Identified and reviewed nonprofit board opportunities for company leaders, as well as developed and administered the Executive Honorarium program.• Managed five funds within the foundation and over 200 Community Leaders across the country to assist with volunteer and corporate initiatives, as well as oversaw the Disaster Relief and Associate Hardship Assistance programs.• Created internal and external messaging for both myself and executives for corporate philanthropic and volunteer communications.• Participated in local and national conferences and panels relating to corporate philanthropy topics. From September 2013 to June 2019 (5 years 10 months) Dallas/Fort Worth AreaDirector of Operations @ The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired Led expansion efforts for this 100 year old organization and fulfill grant requirements of offering program and services to clients located in the northern suburbs. Responsibilities included:- Overseeing purchase, renovation, and permitting of building.- Facilitated focus groups to guarantee maximum exposure in the market place and solicit feedback for programs and services- Managed day-to-day operations/financials for the facility. - Led community development/outreach activities meeting with referral sources and potential partners- Collaborated with central development staff to identify, cultivate, and solicit donors to support the new and central facility. From February 2011 to June 2013 (2 years 5 months) Director of Development @ Desert Samaritans for the Elderly Desert Samaritans provides programs, services, and financial assistance to senior citizens living in the Coachella Valley (Palm Springs area).Responsibilities included:Creating a Development Strategic Plan for this new position- Facilitated a Prospecting Session with the Board of Directors and Staff to create cultivation plan for donors- Identified alternate revenue streams to supplement traditional fundraising- Increased public awareness through new collaborative events with partner agencies- Created stewardship program to recognize and foster major gift donors- Initiated Think Tank and recruited community and business leaders to help define strategic direction From October 2008 to June 2009 (9 months) Director of Development @ Flying Horse Farms A multi-season camp for seriously ill children and their families supporting their medical needs, offering care, education, and adventure at no charge to the camper families.Responsible for all aspects of fundraising for this start-up non-profit, including:- Created the development strategic plan for $18 million Capital Campaign.- Worked with the Board of Directors to identify and recruit new leaders, including Board of Directors, Advisory Board, and Capital Campaign Committee.- Developed Request for Proposal (RFP) to engage, hire, and manage consulting firm.- Managed and assisted Marketing staff to create the communications plan.- Managed new donor cultivation and started planning for annual fundraising events.- Created organization’s business plan which moved membership status from Threshold to Provisional within the Association of Hole in the Wall Camps (started by Paul Newman). From May 2006 to July 2007 (1 year 3 months) Executive Director @ American Cancer Society A health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.Managed a staff of four for the Desert Palms office (Coachella Valley).- Oversight of all Mission Delivery staff and implementation of the American Cancer Society’s programs and services for cancer patients and their caregivers. Directly served 1,300 patients per year and reached an additional 20,000 through health fairs, conferences, etc.- Direct oversight for major “Distinguished Givers” event. Net revenue of $225,000.- Management of Feasibility Study for $20 million capital campaign.- Partnered with regional Income Development staff to grow revenues of five community events (Relay For Life) throughout the Coachella Valley. Net revenue of $530,000.- Committee member of “One Voice, One Team” to develop state-wide employee recognition program. From March 2005 to February 2006 (1 year) Vice President-Community Development @ Chase Home Finance Managed a staff of five for the Servicing division’s Community Development department across all sites, including Columbus, OH, Monroe, LA, and San Diego, CA.- Managed annual grant process from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation for both Ohio and Louisiana.- Maximized marketing budget for investment into community through sponsorship, advertising, events, etc.- Oversaw all internal employee events and external volunteer activities for three sites.- Oversaw all Diversity Council events (internal and external) for three sites.- Oversaw all major internal fundraising activities, including United Way and United Negro College Fund, as well as miscellaneous fundraisers (walkathons, runs, etc.).- Acted as brand ambassador both internally and externally; ensuring community was aware of funding opportunities and philosophy.- Served on the Diversity Council Executive Strategic Committee and Chaired the Events sub-committee. From August 2002 to February 2005 (2 years 7 months) Vice President - eCommerce @ Chase Home Finance Managed all efforts for Chase Home Finance’s Servicing clients as it related to internet delivery channel.- Main objective was to increase awareness and usage of the Internet site, which would ultimately reduce incoming phone calls and lower operating costs.- Through the implementation of new features and products, and by leveraging marketing efforts, new client enrollment and usage increased from 35,000 clients to 450,000 in one year. From January 2002 to August 2002 (8 months)