Social Enterprise Ventures, LLC offers training and consultation
to nonprofits that want to diversify their income from
traditional fundraising into earned income ventures.
1-888-647-2392 toll free
Who We Are
Jean Block, Principal - National/SouthwestExperienceJean 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
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Randall R. Gleason, Principal - National/SouthwestExperienceRandy 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
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Ronnie Daniel, Senior Consultant - UtahExperienceRonnie Daniel draws upon his 18 years of not-for-profit professional organizational leadership and management to provide a well rounded executive level understanding to not-for-profit organizations. He has served as executive director, chief operating officer, development director, and field executive in 6 different not-for-profit organizations throughout the country and has great experience in board development, fundraising, staff leadership, volunteer management, program development, marketing, strategic planning and organizational and fiscal management. Ronnie is currently the managing partner of NPO Solutions, a not-for-profit consulting firm specializing in working with organizations that want to go to the next level in their operations. The mission of NPO Solutions is to “Change the World for the Better…One Organization at a Time”. Whether organizations need help with strategic alignment or need support in raising the funds necessary to fuel the organization, NPO Solutions is uniquely positioned to provide the necessary tools for success. NPO Solutions provides support and coaching in organizational management, fund development and success training. Ronnie has been active in Rotary International since 1990 and has served in a variety of leadership roles in his church and with local Boy Scouts of America units. Contact Ronnie Daniel:Location: Provo,
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Cindy Kane, Senior Consultant - FloridaExperienceCindy 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:
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Paul Lamb, Senior Consultant - Northern CaliforniaExperiencePaul Lamb is a consultant and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in business, nonprofit management, technology and public policy. He is currently the Principal of Man on a Mission Consulting, a management consulting firm dedicated to leveraging technology for the social good. Paul is a founder and former Executive Director of The Stride Center, an award-winning program providing computer training and job placement for low-income and underserved youth in San Francisco’s East Bay. He has developed several other successful nonprofit programs and social enterprises in the areas of youth, workforce development, and technology. Paul is also a frequent radio commentator and OpEd contributor on technology and social issues in a variety of publications including NPR’s Marketplace and on CNET.com. Paul is a graduate of Earlham College, the Johns Hopkins University-Nanjing University’s Center for Chinese and American Studies, and the University of California, San Diego’s School for International Relations and Pacific Studies. He is a former Fellow with the ZeroDivide Foundation and is currently a Next Generation Fellow with the American Assembly at Columbia University. Paul is the co-author of the Be A Better Partner Handbook for Couples. He is also the founder of the Cool ‘n Conscientious blog, and is a contributing blogger on SmartMobs.com and PBS’s IdeaLab blog. Contact Paul Lamb:Location:
Vallejo, California
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John Ross, Senior Consultant - NationalExperienceJohn Ross has served 30+ years in the non-profit, for-profit and government sectors working for children, the elderly and the community. In the non-profit world he has seen the industry from many angles; he has worked for United Way, served in agency leadership positions, chaired and/or participated in numerous community collaborations and has provided consulting to non-profit agencies. Because of his experiences, Ross understands the range of dynamics that challenge today’s non-profit sector. John Ross quote: There is no doubt that the non-profit community is at a cross-roads. Funding streams are changing. Program approaches that once worked no longer work. Partnerships that once were ignored now must be explored. And results that once were glossed over now must be clear. I firmly believe that our community, more than ever, needs a robust, highly effective non-profit industry. Contact John Ross:Location:
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