Joaquin A. Labour-Acosta

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pension Boards, United Church of Christ

Director, United Church Board for Ministerial Assistance (UCBMA) | 2020–2025

• Directed allocation and distribution of $2.5M annual ministerial assistance budget, supporting 1,000+ grantees and program participants.
• Designed and implemented grantmaking and program initiatives aligned with the organization’s philanthropic mission.
• Evaluated and approved grant requests across nine financial assistance programs, ensuring compliance with eligibility criteria.
• Partnered with Executive VP and Board of Directors on strategic planning, policy development, and decision-making for budgeting, fundraising, and program growth.
• Oversaw system management, including data migration, reporting, and operational enhancements.
• Served as primary liaison with IT teams, vendors, and consultants for technology initiatives.
• Led risk management and compliance efforts, monitored performance metrics, and spearheaded process improvement projects across departments.
• Represented UCBMA at industry events and external meetings to strengthen visibility and influence.

Key Achievements:

• Improved operational efficiency by 30% through process automation and system upgrades.
• Secured $500K in additional funding via strategic donor engagement and impact reporting.
• Reduced administrative costs by $150K annually through cross-departmental resource optimization.
• Successfully migrated legacy systems to modern platforms, enhancing data integrity and reporting capabilities.

Human Potential Development Institute, South Orange, NJ

Co-Founder & Director of Consulting Services | 2014–2020

• Delivered consulting services in system implementation, data migration, analysis, and reporting for major institutions.
• Managed projects for Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, NYU, Columbia University, and Rutgers University.
• Implemented and supported systems including NetSuite, Raiser’s Edge, Financial Edge, Concur Solutions, IGAM, Benevity.

Prudential Insurance Company, Newark, NJ

Operations Manager, Corporate Giving Unit | 2013–2014

• Directed all components of grants and corporate contributions processing, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Managed $30M grant budget and $15M corporate contributions, implementing systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversaw grants management software, employee engagement programs, and vendor relationships.

Key Achievements:

• Streamlined grant processing workflows, reducing turnaround time by 30%.
• Enhanced compliance protocols, ensuring 100% audit readiness.

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Inc., New York, NY

Fund Administrator | 2010–2013

• Managed national and international grantmaking programs, conducted due diligence, and ensured compliance with IRS and government regulations.
• Developed Board materials, grant reports, and implemented new systems for data collection and analysis.

New York University – Certificate in Business Project Management (1999–2000)

Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña – Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Concentration in Analysis and Design of Information Systems (1984–1989)