Kenneth Dale

Portland, OR 97201-1677
503/228-3427(h)
703-4624 (c)
specialo@aol.com
www.linkedin.com/in/kennethdale
Education
Masters of Public Administration: Seattle University, 1983
Bachelor of Arts, History: University of California Berkeley, 1969
Related Experience
Non-Profit Consultant
Dale Consulting (2002-Present)
Work with Nonprofit Boards and staff nationwide on a variety of issues that effect agencies
Specialize in funding, grant writing, HR issues, long and short term planning, and marketing
Executive Director
Peninsula Childrens Learning Center (2010-2014)
Oversees all aspects of Early Childhood Learning Center (6 weeks to 5 years) and Before and After
care programs at three Portland Public Elementary schools (5-12 years) which includes budget,
personnel issues, marketing development, and supervision of over 50 staff and volunteers
2010 school was over $180,000 in the red. Presently program is more than $70,000 in the black
Developed and implemented school first 3 year plan, revised and updated Employee and Family hand
books.
Program budget was under one million in 2010-presently over one million, five hundred thousand
Expanded program to have more classrooms. Enrollment went from 75% capacity to presently over
95% capacity
School received the states highest education designation (Oregon Program of Quality). One of only 23
programs that this was given to.
Implemented sliding fee scholarship schedule that takes into account a families gross monthly income
in determining their tuition.
Executive Director
Childswork Learning Center (2004-2010)
Oversees all aspects of pre-school which included budget, personnel issues, supervision of 40 staff
Student enrollment grew from less than 210 students to a high of 280- 2.7 years through K
Developed and implemented school first 5 year plan, staff hand book, retirement program and full
benefits
Program budget was $300,000 in 2004-presently over million with a reserve of $75,000
Consolidated from 3 sites to one campus that has large playground, gym, and 13 classrooms.
Responsible for all grants and sponsorships, and special events (Auction tripled in net revenue)
Implemented $35,000 financial aid program
In addition to 18 classes, school provides before and after care, year round camps, enrichment classes
and a monthly evening program.
Executive Director
Oregon/SW Washington Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (2002-2004)
Oversees all aspects and supervision of programs for Chapter (Oregon and SW Washington)
Oversees all special events, grant writing and corporate sponsorships (Over million dollars annually)

Executive Director
Salem Art Association, Salem, Oregon (2000-2002)
Oversees all aspects of all programs of Art Association.
Responsible for formulating and raising annual operating budget of more then $1,000,000.
Supervises directly and indirectly 20+ staff and approximately 1,000+ volunteers
Oversees all special events, grant writing and corporate sponsorships.
Developed and implemented first long range plan of agency.
Responsible for largest Art Fair on the West Coast. Over 120,000 people and raise over $200,000.
Coordinated membership drive that gained 1,000 new members, using telemarketing and direct mail.
Executive Director
Special Olympics Oregon, Portland, Oregon (1984-2000)
Oversaw all aspects of statewide program that offers year round training and competition in 19 sports.
Directly responsible for formulating and raising the annual operating budget of $4,000,000.
Directly and indirectly supervised 40+ staff and more than 10,000 volunteers throughout the state.
Responsible for all personnel matters.
Increased Special Olympics revenue from $300,000 in 1984 to more than $4,000,000 in 1999.
Increased staff size from 3 paid employees in 1984 to 40 in 1999. Increased athletes served from
3,000 in 1984 to more than 6,000 in 1999.
Oversaw a direct marketing program (telemarketing and direct mail) that grossed more than
$1,500,000 annually.
Oversaw all special events, corporate sponsorships, and grant writing.
Developed and implemented a long range strategic plan.
Developed on-going partnerships with school districts across the state including Portland Public
Schools and Beaverton Public Schools.
Initiated and maintained annual fundraising program with law enforcement agencies throughout the
state that grossed more than $100,000 annually.
Began the Bite, Taste of Oregon that went from a net of $12,000 to $250,000 for Special Olympics.
Developed and oversaw a partnership with Nike which donated more than 1,000,000 pairs of shoes
and apparel over an 8 year period.
County Mental Health Coordinator
Human Resource Department, Cowlitz County Washington (1979-1984)
Planned, implemented and supervised a community support system and case management program for
mentally ill adults.
Developed and implemented homes, emergency housing, and drop-in centers for the mentally ill.
Supervised and administered a drug abuse project.
Executive Director
Community House (a mental health agency), Seattle, Washington (1975-1979)
Responsible for overall program, training and supervision of staff (17).
Oversaw budget, grant writing, and public relations.
Planned, coordinated, and implemented a second facility as there was a need for program expansion.
Vice-Principal/Teacher (High School)
Peace Corps, Sierra Leone, West Africa (1969-1972)
Taught history, English, and geography & arranged class schedules for the student body and faculty.
Developed and implemented a new geography curriculum for all secondary schools nationwide.