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Jonathan Abramson
Since a career transition after 25-plus years in the music, film, television, construction and manufacturing industries, Jonathan has committed his skills to the planning and implementation of successful outcomes for the community benefit sector. His appreciation of the community benefit sector over the last 10 years has been developed though his work with arts & culture, community development, education, human service and religious organizations in the United States and Singapore. Jonathan’s experiences as staff, volunteer and counsel give him a unique view of the needs of these essential organizations. He is also an accomplished public speaker as a trainer, teacher and workshop presenter.
He has:
 Studied rural community charitable needs for both a 3-county community foundation and a private family foundation. The 2 feasibility studies led to creation of a new regional fund that doubled grant allocations in its first year.
Analyzed annual city budget allocations for community arts & culture grants with recommendations for new guidelines and administrative processes. Agency adopted a new granting committee structure and timelines.
Created, implemented and co-taught a 10-session nonprofit education series for a community college. A total of 268 registrants attended, representing 34 organizations.
Led applicant organization through refinement of case for support and grant application process that resulted in award of $110,000 state heritage grant.Acted as liaison in successful application for a $234,643 federal grant to expand entrepreneurship development in four economically distressed rural communities.
Secured an NEA Challenge America Grant for a regional arts organization; developed a 3-year business plan; created a multi-year giving plan to raise $10,000 pledges which yielded the largest donor gifts in their 10 year history.
Conducted an assessment on how to move a 20-year old nonprofit through next stage of organizational development and hire first full-time executive director.
Presented workshops for two consecutive years at an annual arts & culture conference. Attendees rated these board training sessions with highest scores.
Chaired publications committee for a regional philanthropy conference tasked with overseeing production of all mailing pieces and seminar guide.
Worked with a state social service agency preparing over 100 unemployed individuals for new careers.
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Randa Cleaves
With over 30-years experience in nonprofit management Randa has involved herself in a wide range of organizational responsibilities including: Executive Director, Director of Development, Manager of Capital Campaigns and Annual Funds, Foundation Fundraising Chair, Arts Commissioner, Board President and Volunteer. She has taught at community colleges and national conferences. She has consulted with organizations in arts & culture, education, environment, healthcare, human services and religion in the United States and Singapore. Randa began her career in fund development with nonprofits in New Jersey, and since 1991 has provided campaign counsel to numerous organizations in the Puget Sound and Portland/Vancouver regions.
She has:
Held executive leadership roles for capital campaigns totaling $96 Million.
Provided campaign counsel for capital campaigns totaling $27 Million. Designed committee structures and schedules, gift tables, reports, prospect identification, donor recognition and solicitor training.
Provided pre-campaign counsel for fundraising and building organizational capacity in preparation for an $8M capital campaign.
Conducted feasibility studies for healthcare, social service and arts organizations, a community college, city cultural funds, a community foundation and a private family foundation.
Supervised cancer research foundation staff of 20 as Executive Director in areas of capital campaign, annual giving, planned giving, guilds, special events, and data processing.
Developed and presented Inspired Giving NOW!™ workshops to train board members to talk about their organization’s work, and when appropriate, ask for donations for support of the mission.
Doubled grant income for annual arts & culture conference by instituting corporate and foundation sponsorship program.
Designed major gift program for a leading opera company resulting in budget for this special project fund running in the black for the first time.
Developed expertise on museum membership programs leading to invitations to speak at national and regional conferences.
Acted as Interim Executive Director developing agency’s annual budget, updating staff job descriptions, board committee structure and policies.
Served on board of advisers to regional nonprofit resource center, heading initiative to provide training programs to increase proficiency in fundraising.
Presented workshops for three years at an annual arts & culture conference. Attendees rated these sessions with highest scores.
Developed promotional literature and messages for planned giving and endowment programs for two major arts organizations.
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