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johnmartin@jfmops.com Almost fifteen years ago, as a Board Member, I joined a great non-profit organization called Boundless Readers, a Chicago-based organization focused on teaching the love of reading to Chicago Public School (CPS) students. I later became the Chairperson and then managed the merger with another great organization Working in the Schools (WITS), where I am an Executive Committee Board Member. This merger has been one of the most successful non-profit mergers in Chicago and has been used in a case study for helping other non-profit organizations contemplate a merger. I have sat on panels to explain the process that we went through.
I consulted with a national, education-focused non-profit organization. I worked with the Executive Director and senior team to perform a financial forensic analysis. Once completed, I developed an organizational, system, and process plan to help the organization deliver its services through improved financial management and visibility.
I have also volunteered to work with two other educationally-focused non-profit organizations.
In all these organizations, I have leveraged my operational and financial experience to help these organizations achieve their missions and expand their impact.
Non Profit Board Experience
Working In The Schools/wits
(www.witschicago.org)
Board Member, Board Of Directors And
Member, Executive Committee
(2015 - Present) - Chicago, IL
WITS is a Chicago-based non-profit organization that promotes literacy and a love of learning in Chicago Public School elementary students through a volunteer-powered, outcomes-based portfolio of programs. WITS endeavors to bridge the achievement and opportunity gap for underserved students through building connections with positive adult role models.
Boundless Readers
Chairperson, Board Of Directors
(2009 - 2015) - Chicago, IL
Boundless Readers is a Chicago-based non-profit organization that believes every child deserves the opportunity to become a successful reader. The best way to reach students is through their teachers, and we have impacted over 1 million Chicago Public School students over 25 years.
Helped drive a successful merger with another Chicago-based non-profit, Working in the Schools (WITS).
Oversaw the board committees responsible for the organization's strategy, board development, fundraising and financial management, and program management.
LOCAL SCHOOL COUNCIL (LAKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL)
Board Member
(2022 to present) - Chicago, IL
LOCAL SCHOOL COUNCIL (BELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)
Board Member
(2018 - 2022) - Chicago, IL
Friend Of Bell School
Board Member
(2015 - 2018) - Chicago, IL
The Friends of Bell School (FOB) is an all-volunteer not-for-profit organization that raises funds for Alexander Graham Bell School, a Chicago Public Elementary School.
Board Member
(2015 - Present) - Chicago, IL
The Friends of Bell School (FOB) is an all-volunteer not-for-profit organization that raises funds for Alexander Graham Bell School, a Chicago Public Elementary School.
Grow Community
(www.growcommunitychicago.org)
Advisory Board Member
(2017 - Present) - Chicago, IL
GROWCommunity is a community-driven non-profit organization working to develop a seamless neighborhood K-12 system on Chicago's North Side with schools that are the top educational choices for neighborhood families.
Non Profit Consulting Experience
National, education non profit
Worked with the Executive Director and senior team to perform a financial forensic analysis. Once completed, I developed an organizational, system, and process plan to help the organization deliver its services through improved financial management and visibility
Civic Consulting Alliance
Worked as a pro bono consultant, for CCA, which is a non-profit, pro bono consulting firm that delivers public sector consulting work for Chicago, Cook County, and the State of Illinois.