Social Enterprise Ventures LLC

Who We Are

Jean Block, Principal - National/Southwest

Experience

Jean Block began her experience with the nonprofit sector in 1955 when she was 13 years old. She organized a backyard carnival which raised nearly $500 and she was hooked. She has served as staff for several nonprofits, including the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of New Mexico, a local hospital and the United Way of Central New Mexico. And, in the years since organizing that carnival fundraiser, Jean has been a volunteer leader with numerous local, regional and national nonprofits, including health and human service organizations, membership organizations, performing arts organizations, and advocacy groups.

In 1999, Jean formed her own consulting company to enable her to share her expertise in nonprofit management, fundraising, planning and Board development with a broad range of local and national nonprofits. She now travels extensively in the US, teaching workshops and consulting with nonprofit of all sizes and scope.

Jean has written two well-received books on nonprofits: Fast Fundraising Facts for Fame & Fortune, now in its third printing, and The ABCs of Building Better Boards, in its second printing.

In 2003, an opportunity to learn about social enterprise has led Jean in a new direction. For three years, she taught the PathFinder program for the National Center for Social Entrepreneurs, helping 25 nonprofits on the road to self-sufficiency.

In 2006, Jean and Randy Gleason formed Social Enterprise Ventures, LLC to build on their extensive knowledge base of nonprofit management and social enterprise training.

Contact Jean Block:

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Phone: 505-899-1520
Email:
Web: www.jblockinc.com

"I've sat through some fairly good seminars with information presented very matter of factly - interpret that as dryly - so it was wonderful to actually laugh while learning."
Louise Mulkey, Secretary
Carson County Square House Museum Board of Trustees

"I attended the Corporate Sponsorship Workshop - WOW! You were amazing! What an OPPORTUNITY for me! Your presentation style was EXCELLENT. By far the best workshop I've been to in a long time (content and style both!)."
Vicki Kopplin
Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota

"I just have to tell you that you made such an incredible impact when you spoke to our Board. I can't begin to tell you how many times your words of wisdom have been brought up at our Executive, Board and Committee meetings. In fact, just today, in two different conversations I was having, your ideas were quoted by others. Thank you for inspiring us to think in a new direction."
Kim Erdel
Junior League of Springfield, Missouri

"Jean Block is a highly skilled and well respected business consultant. Her nonprofit business experience, both from working in the nonprofit arena and in consulting to many nonprofit organizations, has given her the ability to identify needs of the organization and offer solid workable solutions. Jean has the ability to bring a group of people with diverse opinions into consensus by listening, laughing and cajoling. Working with Jean was a pleasure and provided the desired results. I recommend her highly."
Sandy Mann, Executive Director
Ronald McDonald House Charities

"I have had the pleasure of participating in a variety of trainings provided by Jean Block and they have all been exceptional. Jean's vast experience in a variety of roles in the nonprofit world provides a depth of understanding that is uncommon. Jean brings "real life" understanding of the nature of nonprofit agencies and the roles of both volunteers and staff. She asks the questions that keep a group grounded so the work is dynamic and continues after the training. Furthermore, Jean makes this hard work FUN!"
Eileen Maddock, Former Executive Director
Crime Stoppers, Inc.

"Jean has a great ability to help your group focus in on necessary objectives without wasting valuable time. Jean is very energetic, consistent and most knowledgeable in the area of not-for-profit management."
Charles Wilkinson, President
Board of Directors, Manzano Day School

Randall R. Gleason, Principal - National/Southwest

Experience

Randy is currently operating Randy Gleason Consulting, LLC. He provides Development, Executive Coaching, Facilitation and Training for organizations throughout the USA. Previously, he was Executive Director of Development for University of New Mexico Hospitals serving as Chief Fundraiser focusing on all Children’s Services at UNM Children’s Hospital, UNM Children’s Psychiatric Center, UNM Center for Development and Disability and the Pediatric Department of the UNM School of Medicine.

Randy spent a decade in the healthcare field in Texas managing community mental health and mental retardation centers. He also spent twenty-plus years in the financial services industry in both Texas and New Mexico. From 1989 until 2001, he served in several senior management positions with what is now known as Wells Fargo Bank/New Mexico where he led the development of the largest bank based Trust, Investment and Brokerage division in New Mexico.

Community Involvement includes service in the past as a member and Chair of the Board of Trustees of the UNM Hospitals; a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of the New Mexico Business Journal; a member of the Board of Directors of New Heart Rehabilitation, Inc. He is currently a member of the Economic Forum and the Association of Commerce and Industry.

A Rotarian since 1974, Randy has served as a member of his club Board of Directors, as well as club President. He has served District 5520 as Assistant District Governor, and 2000-2001 District Governor. He is currently serving as District Annual Funds Chair and the Council on Legislation Delegate for 2007.

Randy has a BA Degree from New Mexico State University and an MA Degree from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. He is a graduate of the College of Financial Planners in Denver and the American Bankers Association's National Graduate Trust School at Northwestern University in Chicago.

Randy is married to Debra Pagett-Gleason. They are devoted to their two sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren.

Contact Randy Gleason:

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Phone: 505-977-1947
Email:

Cindy Kane, Senior Consultant - Florida

Experience

Cindy Kane is the owner of GW Group, LLC, a Florida based consulting group with a focus on “Solutions for Long Term Success”. Cindy has over 20 years experience in business and consulting with for-profit and non-profit organizations with technical expertise that includes grant writing, sustainability planning and social enterprise training. As a skilled facilitator, Cindy has the proven expertise to lead organizations in the development of business plans, social enterprise earned income ventures and sustainability plans. Ms. Kane provides workshops to non-profit organizations focusing on sustainability planning, operational planning, grant writing and social enterprise.

Cindy is a graduate from the University of South Florida in Tampa with a degree in Education and a graduate of the University of Tampa with a degree in Computer Science.

Cindy’s community service includes serving in leadership capacities on the Boards of the United Way of Hillsborough County, United Cerebral Palsy, Hillsborough County Civil Service Board, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, USF Alumni Association Finance Committee, Executive Women’s Golf Association, Commission on the Status of Women and the League of Women Voters.

Contact Cindy Kane:

Location: Tampa, Florida
Phone: 813-295-9595
Email: