community of Metropolitan New Jersey for the past eight years. He is adept in assessing development needs and has conducted comprehensive organizational assessment evaluations that have resulted in the development of strategic/fundraising plans and there effective implementation for his clients. Mr. Oxford is committed to building community assets by enhancing his clients' overall capacity to become self-sufficient.
Skills and Experiences
Mr. Oxford, former President/CEO of the Black United Fund of New Jersey(BUFNJ) for fourteen years, increased overall organizational revenue growth by
$11.6 million and enhanced the reinvestment performance record by $9.2 million
He quadrupled the organization’s donor database, developed and increased the capacity of volunteers statewide, and expanded private sector fund raising
markets and extended their capacity.
He provided technical assistance and advocacy for health & human service providers. By directing the development of public relations plans for each local organization,
He created and maintained public awareness and statewide presence for BUF/NJ.
He planned and convened several statewide forums and symposiums on economic development and capacity building.
Mr. Oxford was chosen to participate in a two year fellowship with the U. S. Department of Housing & Urban Development as the Economic Development Specialist for the Mid-Atlantic region, closing numerous economic development deals in several jurisdictions within the region.
He produced a comprehensive reporting system and power point presentation that substantially justified New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth and Tourism Commission’s $20 million dollar Economic Development Site Fund grant and loan program
Education/ Professional Development
BS Degree, Business Management, Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio
Completed graduate course work towards Non-Profit Management, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ
Certified as Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) by the Association of Fundraising
Professionals(AFP)
Alumni, National Certified Fundraising Executive Leadership Institute
Completed Executive Community Builder Training at Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government
Chosen to participate in The Foundation Center’s Capacity Building Initiative for Fundraising Consultants 2001-2002
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