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Richard T. Gordon

Nonprofit Solutions Program Manager

 

Richard T. Gordon, the IUPUI Solution Center’s Nonprofit Solutions Program Manager, focuses on the following:

 

∙           Build and nurture relationships with not-for-profits and local foundations and funders to determine needs and develop appropriate communication strategies, resources, programs, and education/training initiatives.

∙           Plan and implement external communication to community leaders.

∙           Work in partnerships with universities and community partners, plan and deliver seminars and training programs needed by nonprofit organizations and consultants.

∙           Provide expert guidance and consultation to nonprofits

∙           Identify resources to help nonprofits and consultants to succeed; develop programs and seek links and partnerships to deliver appropriate education and training to consultants and nonprofits.

Goals

As the Program Manager for the Nonprofit Solutions Initiative within the IUPUI Solution Center, it is my pleasure to outline my top five goals as they pertain to my position. As the trend continues for more strategic alliances between universities and nonprofit communities, it is my hope that this new initiative will expand on the following:

·           Increase outreach and attendance of nonprofit leaders and consultants at the Nonprofit Solutions networking sessions, trainings, and workshops focusing on identified – capacity building and technical assistance needs.

·           Increase use and access of the Nonprofit Solutions online consultant database and online resources by nonprofits and consultants.

·           Increase involvement and diversity of consultants and consultant expertise in the online consultant database.

·           Increase the number and quality of strategic partnerships with other nonprofit organizations that provide professional assistance and support to nonprofit organizations.

·           Increase sponsorships and support for Nonprofit Solutions programming and operations.

About the Manager

With 16 years of successful nonprofit and project management experience, Richard has developed and maintained a strong network of positive relationships with philanthropic, non-profit, and business sectors as a result of his professional experience at The Muscular Dystrophy Association of Indianapolis, The Indiana Youth Institute, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, The Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center, The Far Eastside Community Development Council and the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns.

Richard has assisted in the creation and design of many programs and services within Indiana’s nonprofit sector.  Richard helped design and implement Indiana Youth Institute’s federally funded Compassion Capital Fund Program for three consecutive years. This very successful program was developed to address the organizational capacity building needs of nonprofit organizations in Indiana.  Richard has helped raise over $45,000 of support from individual donors to support programs and services for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.  In addition, Richard also designed and implemented several successful local and statewide workshops and symposiums related to nonprofit management and community building.

Richard received his B.S. in Public Affairs from Indiana University Bloomington in 1993, and an M.S. in Management in 2004 from Indiana Wesleyan University.  Richard is the proud father of two sons, Nicholas and Noah.  His wife of ten years, Kim Gordon, is a biologist in the Neuroscience Division at Eli Lilly Pharmaceutical Company.   

Contact Information

Richard T. Gordon, Program Manager for Nonprofit Solutions
IUPUI Solution Center

719 Indiana Avenue, Suite 130

Indianapolis, IN 46202

Direct: 317-278-7636

Main Office: 317-278-9170

Fax: 317-278-9171

rtgordon@iupui.edu
www.solutioncenter.iupui.edu

 

 

 

 

 

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