Bob Price

Robert J. Price

Contact Information ... 978 Hampden Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022

Professional Background and Abilities:

I offer over 45 years of experience producing results and contributing to the success of the organizations served.  The areas of specific experiences and achievements include:

• Non-profit Organization Management
• Fundraising
• Event Development and Management
• Community Outreach
• Volunteer Management
• Innovative problem solving
• Marketing of programs and services
• Leadership Development
• Strategic Planning and Program Development
• Customer Service

Membership Services Director - Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Harrisburg*

September 2015 through March 2019 when I retired.

Responsible for membership recruitment and retention, and staffed the Sales, Marketing, and Associates Council, the Remodelers Council, and the Education Task Force. Produced weekly news blast, quarterly newsletter, maintained the website, created a networking and referral group, and was responsible for a highly successful sponsorship program.

Interim PT Executive Director – Elizabethtown Area Chamber of Commerce*

September 2020 until March 2022 (In retirement during Covid)

Worked to restore the chamber after it was all but shut down due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, managing volunteers to develop strategic initiatives, fulfilling the requirements of a grant, renewing committees, and programs to the point that they could again hire full time staff.

Tri-Star Staffing – PT Executive Director Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County

Temporary position (6 months) to help them establish goals, define their direction, establish a volunteer program, and help conduct two major events. (In retirement)

Executive Director – US Green Building Council – Central PA Chapter*

2011 through 2015

I created and managed successful new events including an expo and educational program (GreenCon) and an awards program (ForeverGreen Awards) and developed a new organizational structure and significantly increased support and membership. 

Additional:

VP of Planning and Development - Lebanon Valley Brethren Home* and Lutheran Social Services 1999 thru 2010 –- raised significant funds, built relationships, and managed programs.

Director of Member Services – Pennsylvania Builders Association* 1997 thru 1999 – Leadership development, fundraising, vocational programing, and local chapter support.

Founding Executive Director – Downtown State College Partnership* 1993 thru1997 Established and managed programs and services for a unique partnership between Penn State University, the Borough of State College, and downtown merchants and property owners to help maintain a healthy and prosperous downtown.

Education: 

B, S. in Urban and Regional Planning – University of Cincinnati -Cincinnati, Ohio

I completed 1&1/2 years of co-op work assignments and graduated with honors.

A.S. in General Studies – Community College of Allegheny County – Pittsburgh, PA

Commuted daily while holding down a part-time job and graduated with honors.

Various courses in leadership, website management, strategic planning, and related business skills. Life-long learner. 

Consulting Services – Penn Price Management Group

Provide services to small business and nonprofit organizations through what I call the Penn Price Management Group. This led to the two temporary assignments listed above and various other consultations to assist in defining and reaching goals.

Currently pursuing the concept of TRUTH through a LinkedIn Newsletter, a website, and various posts, developing an approach I call OneTRUTH Leadership to help individuals and businesses discern TRUTH, and to use this TRUTH to help make decisions and solve problems. I have over 4,000 followers and 500+ subscribers to my Newsletter

Additional Specific Accomplishments*:

• The sponsorship program I developed and conducted at the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Harrisburg produced a total of over $72,000 in the first year.
• As the Founding Executive Director of the Downtown State College Partnership, I built the organization from the ground up implementing programs and services needed to keep the downtown viable. It remains an active organization today.
• Recognized by the Pennsylvania Builders Association for the Best Local Publication in Pennsylvania
• As the Lebanon Valley Brethren Home’s first development director, I grew a comprehensive program of planned giving and benevolent care from only a few thousand to over $500,000 per year.
• Article published in a major trade publication on approach to senior care and living.
• Founded and managed the SeniorCare Development Network, an organization dedicated to the unique challenges and opportunities of serving non-profit senior care facilities.
• Unique and creative changes to a stale event more than doubled an annual Chicken Barbeque and Auction, both increasing revenues and creating considerably more brand awareness of the Lebanon Valley Brethren Home.
• The two innovative programs with the US Green Building Council – Central PA Chapter netted over $40,000 per year and significantly increased membership in the organization.
• Developed a comprehensive marketing and promotions campaign for Downtown State College Partnership that established it as “The Place to Be!”
• Successful in getting an extension on a major economic development grant and fulfilling all grant requirements while dealing with the impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic at the Elizabethtown Area Chamber of Commerce.

Conclusion

I have served the organizations I worked for with passion, hard work, creativity, and enthusiasm. They have provided the opportunity to work with a wide variety of people in many different circumstances. As a result, we have accomplished some great things!

My goal is to find ways of giving back and to continue contributing while enjoying a certain amount of flexibility. I feel that I have a great deal more to offer the right organization and in the right circumstances and would like the chance to prove it.

My 45+ years of experience solving problems, working with people, and meeting real world needs.