Richard Dorian

Richard Dorian

Executive Director - CEO

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Executive Director

  • Education

    • ILIFF School of Theology

      2010 - 2015
      MDiv Theology

      Activities and Societies: One of the Journey Program "Pioneers" taking a mixture of online and short-term residential courses towards an MDiv. Received a Schlessman Family Fellowship for Internship Fall 2012 - Spring 2013. Completed my MDiv coursework in June of 2015. Completed Certificate in Pastoral & Spiritual Care.

    • Bradford College, Bradford Massachusetts

      1984 - 1988
      BA Human Studies, Psychology

      Activities and Societies: Residential Advisor 1985-1987 Eleanor Delafield Community Award 1988

    • Brandeis University, Heller - The Heller School for Social Policy and Management

      1990 - 1991
      Master of Management in Human Services Disability Policy
  • Experience

    • LEAP, Inc.

      Jul 1995 - Apr 2011
      Executive Director - CEO

      Worked closely with the Board of Directors, Managers and Staff to advance the Mission and Services of LEAP to create better opportunities for people with cognitive and intellectual disabilities. Oversaw the growth from 65 staff members to 185, and the Annual Budget from $1.5 million to $5.4 million.

    • The Iliff School of Theology

      Aug 2010 - Jun 2015
      Seminary Student

      Received Masters of Divinity Degree with a Certificate in Pastoral & Spiritual Care.

    • Maine General Health

      Mar 2013 - Nov 2015
      Staff Chaplain in the Spiritual Care Program (Part-Time/Per-Diem)

      Served as a part-time and per-diem Staff Chaplain to address each patients' spiritual needs and to help provide them with the highest level of support while at MaineGeneral. Also provided support to hospital staff, as needed. Focused on health concerns and crises that raised issues such as meaning, hope and purpose. Offered tools to support each persons' spirituality to cope with illness or injury.

    • The Maine Children's Home

      Jan 2016 - Jul 2023
      Executive Director

      Supporting the Staff, Managers and Board of Directors to carry out the agency's mission to "... build and strengthen families and their children, instilling hope for the future and a better quality of life." Providing resources, encouragement and analysis to be a nonprofit community agency of excellence. Working for community, policy and financial development to empower children and families for life-long success.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate in Fundraising Management

      Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis
      Aug 2007
      View certificate certificate
    • Leadership Institute for Executive Directors

      Maine Association of Nonprofits
      Jun 2018
    • Certificate in Pastoral and Spiritual Care

      The Iliff School of Theology
      Jun 2015
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Richard Dorian
      33rd Degree - Sovereign Grand Inspectors General Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General Aug 2019 33° - Sovereign Grand Inspectors General - Achieving the 33° is an honor that can be bestowed upon a Scottish Rite Mason. It is not campaigned for. It is granted solely by the Supreme Council. A 33° Mason is a Master Mason who has exhibited knowledge, passion and sacrifice to his craft. The Supreme Council awards the 33° as a way of honoring outstanding and selfless work performed in the Rite or in public life. At its annual session the Supreme Council elects members of the Rite to receive… Show more 33° - Sovereign Grand Inspectors General - Achieving the 33° is an honor that can be bestowed upon a Scottish Rite Mason. It is not campaigned for. It is granted solely by the Supreme Council. A 33° Mason is a Master Mason who has exhibited knowledge, passion and sacrifice to his craft. The Supreme Council awards the 33° as a way of honoring outstanding and selfless work performed in the Rite or in public life. At its annual session the Supreme Council elects members of the Rite to receive the degree. Members unanimously so elected become Honorary Members of the Supreme Council. Show less