CATHERINE BOURLAND

25800 MIRACLE DRIVE, MADISON HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN 48071

209.304.4744
CATHYB1@AMERITECH.NET

DIRECT SERVICE/MANAGEMENT/ADMINISTRATIVE
FOCUS OF INTEREST: NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Dedicated professional with more than 28 years of non-profit leadership experien
ce within a complex multi-service organization as a program director and executi
ve director. Demonstrates maturity and a deep commitment to and understanding of
the non-profit sector, with a proven track record of creative and strategic thi
nking while leading an organization through change. Understands finances; exper
tise in government funding streams; experienced with fundraising; and knowledgea
ble of foundation initiatives. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Exce
l, PowerPoint). Areas of expertise include:
- Program Development and Implementation
- Collaborative Leadership
- Community Outreach and Public Relations
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE RESOURCE CONNECTION ~ AMADOR AND CALAVERAS COUNTIES, CA 1981-2009

INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2007-2009
- Supervised a team of 7 program directors to oversee the development, imp
lementation and evaluation of agency programs.
- Implemented a collaborative leadership style that included employees at
the appropriate level to participate in the decision making process and improved
morale in an organization including more than 75 contracts and 170 employees in
2 counties in the areas of Children and Families, Nutrition and Prevention/Inte
rvention.
- Acquired substantial experience developing, managing and reporting on ag
ency programs and budgets in excess of 10 million.
- Worked with a 13-member board of directors and management staff to devel
op a comprehensive 5-year strategic plan that included a name change and rebrand
ing of the organization.
- Recruited and trained potential new board members; assisted the board in
establishing a succession plan for top management.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR 1980-2007
- Developed a comprehensive service delivery system for child care program
s that included family eligibility, child care provider payments and referrals t
o community services.
- Built and maintained extensive community outreach and partnerships, work
ed with government agencies, community based partners, funders, elected official
s and civic organizations.
- Provided program and fiscal oversight to 3.9 million dollars and 27 empl
oyees in 2 counties.
- Provided testimony to state and local legislators to improve services to
 children and families.
- Participated in local and state partnerships and professional organizati
ons as a member and in a leadership role.
Notable Contributions:
- As the only founding employee to participate in over 28 years of growth
became the historian for the organization.
- As a program director, contributed to the department growth from $150,00
0 and 2 employees to 27 employees and 3.9 million dollars.
- Played a leadership role in building a 5,500 sq. ft. food bank. Success
fully secured a low interest loan from USDA to finish construction.
- Developed a large network of partners and supporters in 2 counties that
strengthened agency credibility.

EDUCATION
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN LIBERAL ARTS
Oakland Community College ~ Auburn Hills, MI

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Sierra Health Foundation Leadership â⠬â Class III (2004)
University of Southern California
UCLA Leadership Class (1996)
University of California Los Angeles Anderson School of Business

AWARDS AND HONORS

Formally recognized by the Board of Supervisors of Amador and Calaveras Counties
California for three decades of service to children and families (June 2009)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
President Emeritus, California Child Care Resource and Referral Network (CCRRN),
2007-2009
President of the Board of Directors, California Child Care Resource and Referral
Network (CCRRN), 2004-2007
Board Member, California Child Care Resource and Referral Network (CCRRN), 2003-
2004
Board Member and Board Chair, Amador First 5 Associations, 2003-2009
Board Member, California Alternative Payment Agency (CAPPA), 1991-1994
Member, Northern Directors Group of California, 2000-2009

ACTIVITIES
Volunteers approximately 10 hours per week of service in the food pantry at St.
Marks in Warren, MI