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Rodney Sutton, Sr.

Rodney Sutton, Sr.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder/Grants4U

  • Education

    • Capella University

      2010 - 2014
      Master's Degree Social and Community Services 3.65 GPA

      MS in Social and Community Services with a specialization in Public Service Leadership

    • Cincinnati Christian University

      1993 - 1996
      Bachelor's Degree Bible/Biblical Studies

      Obtain BS in Bible with a specialization in Youth Ministries

  • Experience

    • Racial Justice Youth Ministry - Southern Ohio Northern Kentucky United Church of Christ

      Sept 2002 - Aug 2005
      Director

      Developed outreach for un-churched youth Wrote grants/organized fundraisers for salary and programming• Facilitated seminars and workshops on diversity and anti-racism• Collaborated with other religious groups and city officials to make youth and violence a priority.• Key role in easing racial tension after 2001 uprising• Helped St. Peter’s United Church of Christ to become a multi-cultural/multi-racial congregation• Played an active role in conflict intervention and resolution• Preached when requested Show less

    • First Grace United Church of Christ

      Aug 2005 - Jul 2007
      Advocate for Youth & Justice

      Increased youth group from 7 to 20.• Tripled enrollment and participation in after-school program (35-105) - Project A.M.O.S.(Another Means of Success)• Suggested new outreach methods that helped to increase attendance by 10%• Organized youth and congregation around social justice issues• Played lead role with youth in passage of school levy in 2007• Liaison to Mission Team• Participated on Christian Education Team regarding youth ministries• Coordinated the Middle and High School Education ministries• Participated in Community Groups which met church’s vision statement• Kept congregation informed about what was happening in the community• Provided information for and consulted on grant writing• Coordinated food cupboard and clothing ministries • Played an active role in conflict intervention and resolution• Preached when requested Show less

    • Horizons of Tuscarawas and Carroll Counties, Inc.

      Jun 2013 - May 2016
      Community Development Coordinator/ Grant Writer

      Researched, developed and facilitated all fund development activitiesOversaw all public relations and social mediaAchieved program targets of more than $400,000 annually

    • Dennison Rotary Club

      Jul 2014 - Jun 2015
      President

      Chair all club meetings. Represent club in community and at District 6650 functions. Ex-officieo member of all committees. Chairman of the 3rd Street House Renovation Project.

    • Pathways Foundation of Southwestern Pennsylvania

      May 2016 - Nov 2016
      Director of Development

      Researched, developed, and facilitated all fund development activitiesOversaw all public relations and social mediaAchieved program targets of more than $100,000June 2013 - May 2016

    • Grants4U

      Jan 2017 - now
      Founder

      More than 25 years of grant writing and research experience. Successfully won awards of $10,000 to $4,000,000

    • Holiday Inn Express

      May 2018 - Nov 2018
      Front Desk Agent

      Check guests in and out of the hotel, make reservations over the phone, and provide exceptional customer service during guest's stay.

    • Project Shine

      Feb 2019 - Apr 2019
      Fundraising Coordinator

      Fund Development and community relations

    • Advantage Solutions: Sales, Marketing, Technology

      May 2019 - now
      Event Specialist

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Essential Grant Skills

      The Grantmanship Center
      Oct 2013

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Rodney Sutton, Sr.
      Exclusive Lifetime Honored Member Covington Who's Who Jan 2014 Qualified for inclusion in the 2014 Edition of the Covington Who's Who Registry of Executives and Professionals. Inclusion is limited to individuals who have demonstrated leadership and achievement in their occupation, industry or profession.
    • Awarded to Rodney Sutton, Sr.
      Christian Service Award New Era Baptist District Association & Affiliate Churches - Congress of Christian Education Mar 2013 In appreciation for providing countless hours of service to the NEBDA & AC Congress of Christian Education in the implementation of the 2014 COCE Retreat. Your mentorship, guidance, administrative knowledge, program coordination, and community building skills contribute greatly to the success of COCE initiatives.
    • Awarded to Rodney Sutton, Sr.
      Maurice McCrackin Peace and Justice Award The Greater Cincinnati Community Shares Dec 2004 For outstanding contributions to the community in the spirit of Rev. Maurice McCrackin
    • Awarded to Rodney Sutton, Sr.
      Jimmy Render Award Greater Cincinnati Coalition for the Homeless Jun 2002 For contributions and advancements in eradicating homelessness
    • Awarded to Rodney Sutton, Sr.
      Ministry to the City Cincinnati Bible College & Seminary Feb 1994 Honorable Mention for outreach ministry to the homeless and less advantaged population of Over-the-Rhine Cincinnati

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Community Volunteer

      Issued by HABITAT FOR HUMANITY EAST CENTRAL OHIO INC
      HABITAT FOR HUMANITY EAST CENTRAL OHIO INCAssociated with Rodney Sutton, Sr.

    • Board Member

      Issued by Twin City Chamber of Commerce on Jan 2012
      Twin City Chamber of CommerceAssociated with Rodney Sutton, Sr.

    • Coordinate fundraisers, community organizing

      Issued by Ohio Democratic Party on Mar 2007
      Ohio Democratic PartyAssociated with Rodney Sutton, Sr.

    • Chairperson

      Issued by New Era Baptist District Association & Affiliated Churches on Jan 2013
      New Era Baptist District Association & Affiliated ChurchesAssociated with Rodney Sutton, Sr.

    • Assistant Governor, Division 3B

      Issued by Rotary District 6650 on Jul 2015
      Rotary District 6650Associated with Rodney Sutton, Sr.

    • Rotary Global Rewards

      Issued by Rotary District 5730 on Jun 2018
      Rotary District 5730Associated with Rodney Sutton, Sr.