Marge Black

Experience

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  Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth

  Jan 2001 - Aug 2023

  Deputy Director

  Manage strategic planning process; provide policies, and annual budget recommendations for consideration by Board of Trustees; manage marketing, research, training, and program efforts including professional staff; serve as a spokesperson for media interviews; work with legal counsel to clarify contractual, human resources, and procurement matters; coordinate legislative and policy issues; solicit funding support; negotiate contracts with universities, marketing agencies, consultants; develop and monitor internal controls; collaborate with non-profit, public and private organizations Show less

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  Virginia Credit Union

  Mar 2002 - Mar 2021

  Board of Directors

  Provide strategic direction for the $4 billion non-profit organization; evaluate performance of President/CEO; interact with state and federal legislators on behalf of the credit union; participate in fundraising activities for Children’s Miracle Network; monitor investments, net worth, return on assets, balance sheet and financial reports; modify policies and portfolio limits as needed to ensure financial soundness; assess the impact of rate shocks on investments and net worth; ensure compliance with regulations and laws governing credit unions; approve annual operating budget; examine audit reports; review human resources, investment, and other policies for the organization; served as Board Chair, Vice-Chair, Executive Compensation Committee Chair, Strategic Planning Committee Chair, and on the Executive Committee Show less

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  Prevention Connections

  Oct 2003 - Jun 2013

  Board of Directors

  Incorporated the organization and obtained 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt status from the IRS; created initial strategic and funding plans; developed board member job description and agreement; drafted bylaws; recruited and oriented board members; created case statement for fundraising plan and sought funding/donations from private and public sources; facilitated strategic planning session and drafted a three-year strategic plan; served as chairman from 2003-2008 and treasurer from 2010-2013

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  Strategy Point, LLC

  Jan 2010 - now

  Chief Executive Officer

  As the owner of Strategy Point I offer consulting services in grant writing and management, conference and event planning, strategic planning, board governance, and meeting facilitation services. I have extensive experience and success with federal, state, and foundation grant applications, helping a variety of organizations obtain millions in grant funding. I have led and participated in numerous conference planning teams to provide an exceptional experience for participants. My variety of experiences on boards and in non-profit and government settings has allowed me to participate in developing strategic plans, metrics and dashboards, leading to success. Show less

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  Alliance for the Prevention and Treatment of Nicotine Addiction

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2017

  Chair, Board of Directors

  Prepared agendas and facilitated board meetings; supervised CEO; reviewed, updated and monitored organizational policies; approved and monitored budget; assessed financial reports and variances; examined audit reports.

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  Governor's Office, Commonwealth of Virginia

  Jun 2015 - Dec 2017

  Special Advisor, Grants

  Assigned to the governor’s office to assist state agencies in applying for federal, foundation and corporate funding; assisted agencies as needed in establishing indirect cost rate agreements and complying with grant requirements; planned and conducted agency-level and statewide trainings

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  Virginia Council on Economic Education (VCEE)

  Sept 2022 - now

  Member Board of Directors

  The organization’s mission is to provide Virginia’s K-12 students with the economic knowledge and financial skills needed to thrive in our dynamic economy.