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Mark Johnson ... International change agent commited to social justice and economic and environmental sustainability ... Greater New York City Area ... Nonprofit Organization Management

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Mark Johnson International change agent commited to social justice and economic and environmental sustainability.. Greater New York City AreaNonprofit Organization Management Current The Fellowship of Reconciliation USA, International Student Exchange Programs Previous ASACLI, YMCA of the USA, YMCA University, YMCA of the USA Education Columbia University in the City of New York 500+ connectionsConnectSend InMailMore options www.linkedin.com/in/mcjohnson307 Contact Info

Summary

A Human Services Sector senior leader with 20+ years in service to national and international agencies. Demonstrated expertise in board, fund and leadership development (staff and volunteer), strategic planning, communications and public advocacy. Teacher and trainer. Recognized as a change agent, connective link, leader and mentor to internal and external constituencies globally. Committed to social change through active nonviolence in support of human rights, social justice, economic, racial and gender justice and environmental sustainability.

Specialties:Board, fund, and leadership development (staff and volunteer), strategic planning, communication and public advocacy, interagency cooperation, international connectivity.

Experience

Executive Director The Fellowship of Reconciliation USA February 2007 – Present (6 years 3 months) Giving executive leadership to the 24 member USA National Council (board) and Staff of an international interfaith peace fellowship founded in 1914 working to promote nonviolence as a means of resolving conflict and achieving justice and peace worldwide. FOR USA brings together more than a dozen national religious peace fellowships and affiliations with more than 100 local groups across the country. FOR chapters are found in 51 countries around the world. Visit www.forusa.org.

Executive Director Fellowship of Reconciliation 2007 – Present (6 years) Board Member International Student Exchange Programs 2007 – Present (6 years) volunteer ASACLI 2000 – 2010 (10 years) Special Projects - YMCA University YMCA of the USA 2002 – 2006 (4 years) Director of Heritage and Special Projects YMCA University, YMCA of the USA January 2001 – August 2006 (5 years 8 months) Linked to Jerusalem International YMCA; liaison to Kautz Family YMCA Archives, University of Minnesota; engaged in leadership development and collaborations, fund development, program design and delivery. Executive Director Silver Bay Association YMCA Conference Center May 1989 – November 2001 (12 years 7 months) Cheif Executive Officer, all aspects of board, staff and fund development; full operating responsibility for $4.5 million operation; headed successful $11.5 million capital campaign; representation to local, state, national and international communities and partners Executive Director Silver Bay YMCA 1989 – 2001 (12 years) Executive Director Silver Bay Association 1989 – 2001 (12 years) Skills & Expertise 40Fundraising 20Leadership Development 15Non-profits 13Strategic Planning 10Program Management 10Conflict Resolution 9Community Outreach 6Program Development 6Human Rights Publications Fellowship(Link) Fellowship of Reconciliation Through the publication of analytical insights, spiritual visions, and personal journeys, Fellowship magazine helps people of faith commit themselves more deeply to a nonviolent world of justice, peace, and freedom. Published since 1918, Fellowship is the oldest continuously-published spiritually-based peace journal in North America. (Open)11 authors, including: Mark Johnson International change agent commited to social justice and economic and environmental sustainability.. Ethan Vesely-Flad Editor, 'Fellowship' magazine at Fellowship of Reconciliation Richard Deats Lynn Gottlieb Rabbi, Community of Living Traditions, a multifaith residential community dedicated to nonviolence Education Columbia University in the City of New York Ph.D., Sociology, Law 1974 – 1981 Recommendations Given (8) Jeff Ottaviano Senior positions at the local, regional and national levels In nearly 40 years of YMCA leadership I met or worked with no one who was more effective as a facilitator in developing and leading organizational development efforts, particularly in the areas of strategic planning, board development, financial management and working with volunteers than Jeff Ottaviano. November 28, 2012, Mark worked with Jeff at YMCA Nuha Farran Financial Development Manager Nuha Farran has shown exceptional initiative and perseverance in her service to the Jerusalem International YMCA, continually seeking professional development opportunities in the areas of development and philanthropy, nonprofit law, human resource development and management, public relations, and staff leadership. Of constant good spirit, personable, intellectually...more June 17, 2011, Mark managed Nuha indirectly at Jerusalem International YMCA Barbara Armstrong CFRE Senior Development Manager Over a period of years I worked directly with Barbara in developing case studies, identifying and qualifying prospects, and fleshing out proposals to secure philanthropic support for national and international work of the YMCA of the USA, especially in Jerusalem but also domestically. Barbara is extremely skilled technically, proficient and productive. She is a strong team...more March 25, 2011, Mark worked with Barbara at YMCA of the USA Bill Scheurer National Council Member Bill is one of the most creative minds I have met in the peace movement; he asks questions more deeply grounded in the principles of truth and love than most of his peers. He is also able to translate his passion into performance based recommendations, especially in fields of technology and communications. High capacity to consult on technology and to coach on movement...more March 25, 2011, Mark worked directly with Bill at Fellowship of Reconciliation Greta Mickey National Council Member Greta brings a deeply reflective capacity to personal and organizational issues; grounding conversation and decisions in a clear understanding of mission, vision and principles of the work. She has both a professional expertise in administrative areas of not-for-profit operations as well as an appreciation for human needs and individual integrity at a global level. October 1, 2010, Mark worked directly with Greta at Fellowship of Reconciliation See More ConnectionsShared (1) Victoria Zelin1st Building Sustainability through Innovative Finance and Community Regeneration PREVIOUSNEXT Groups ISEP: A Worldwide Network for International Education Join International Volunteer Network of Chicago Join Following Nonprofit Management 140,703 followers Follow ISEP: International Student Exchange Programs International Affairs Follow Fellowship of Reconciliation Nonprofit Organization Management