Sheryl Smith, LMSW 516-526-9977 sheryls515@gmail.com

Executive Manager

A recognized expert with a demonstrated track record in growing, managing and fund-raising for non-profit and community organizations. A dynamic leader with comprehensive experience in oversight and management of non-profit

organizations focused on life enrichment and social justice within a diverse community.

Provides big-picture leadership, empowers program directors and staff while maintaining accountability and

establishing quality control standards.

Fully proficient in utilizing grass-roots marketing techniques, social media outreach and establishing

organizational identity through print and digital media.

Build strong and ongoing relationships with key donors, foundations, outside vendors and the community at

large.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Leadership Strategic Planning Budget Oversight & Administration Parenting Support Network Development

Community Outreach Donor Relationships Marketing and Social Media Identity Joint Venture Partnerships

Social Services and Disabilities Program Development Fundraising Networking Event Planning Grant Writing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FRIEDBERG JCC, Oceanside, NY 2001 – Current This organization serves the educational and social needs of Long Island’s south shore communities with programs and vitally needed services. Its primary mission is to be a vibrant and dynamic community hub providing the finest in programs and facilities. Chief Operating Officer Oversaw and administered day to day business operations, including providing long-range leadership, developing fund-raising and managing department and agency budgets ranging in size from $100,000 to over $12 million annually. Created and developed all JCC social service programs, and had direct oversight of all Social Work Directors. Served as key professional in annual National Benchmarking evaluation and in implementing all recommendations for the JCC. Direct reports include six full-time and part-time department heads, program directors and their staffs.

Successfully raised over $500,000 annually for the Sunrise Day Camp for Children with Cancer through strategically planned, carefully executed and well promoted walk-a-thons, which generated an overwhelming response from new prospects, lay leaders and seasoned donors.

Oversaw all marketing, web site development and social media outreach associated with Sunrise Day Camp walk-a-thons resulting in a 30 percent increase in new walkers.

Led team for all JCC physical plant restorations, water / mold damage remediation, and coordinated efforts of all service vendors, contractors and licensers after significant damages to facilities from Hurricane Sandy. Served as liaison between insurance adjusters and board; contacted various government agencies to acquire additional funding.

Served as Executive Manager for building and grounds; maintained safety and security of 58,000 square foot central building and additional occupied program satellite sites; approved and oversaw capital projects and repairs.

Served as the primary contact person and grant manager / developer to UJA-Federation of New York’s Office of Budget and Management.

Joint-ventured with OPWDD and JCCA in order to expand young adult transition programs. Implemented newly-instituted Health, Wellness and Aquatics program; oversaw General Manager and $500,000

annual program budget Built and facilitated JCC’s ongoing lay leadership development and, created excellent relationships with, local police

and fire departments; developed and implemented all emergency preparedness protocols. Authored grants and oversaw funding and development of all JCC Adult, Frail Elderly and JASA’s Alzheimer’s and

Dementia programs. Provided ongoing research and development of new funding streams to spearhead program and financial growth.

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SOUTH SHORE YM-YWHA, Oceanside, NY 1995 – 2001 A non-profit community center serving a diverse population with social and educational enrichment programs for children and adults. Associate Executive Director Managed daily operations of $3 million Jewish Community Center. Oversaw all Summer Camps, programs, budgets, media promotions and membership services.

Provided leadership to board and staff committee charged with oversight of building a new, full-service 58,000

square foot Jewish Community Center in Oceanside. BEACH YM-YWHA, Long Beach, NY 1990 – 1995 This organization focused on promoting individual growth through participation in meaningful group and community experiences. Assistant Executive Director

Oversaw day to day operations of $2 million dollar agency. Served as primary liaison to other Long Beach community organizations. Created new Youth services model and Parenting programs.

Successfully spearheaded fundraising efforts to grow agency budget from $500,000 to over $2 million annually through development and implementation of new revenue generating programs, cultivation of key donors and solicitation of foundation and NY State program grants.

AFFILIATIONS

Member, UJA-Federation Task Forces for People with Disabilities in New York and Long Island Past Co-Chair, Federation Assistant Managers Groups and Major Gift Co-Chair

Past Chair, Association of Jewish Center Professionals-NY

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Jewish Community Center Association of North America, Chairperson of Assistant Executive Directors track, national conference – 2011 City and Island Harvest, volunteer Susan G. Komen GNYC, volunteer

EDUCATION

Master of Social Work, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY

Bachelor of Social Work, State University of New York, Albany, NY