Patrick O'Rourke

Experienced consultant and nonprofit leader with 35+ years in business and nonprofit sectors. Expertise in executive management, nonprofit operations, board leadership, fundraising, economic development, and interim management. Master's degree in Public Affairs with nonprofit management specialty and Certificate in Fund Raising Management. Extensive experience founding and leading nonprofits, managing boards, and consulting with social enterprises and foundations.

Consultant/Owner - Entrepreneurial Business & Nonprofit Consulting - Multiple states, Canada, Ireland

(1988-06)

Began business consulting with investment banking company on establishment of portfolio lending division (grew to $150+million within 5-years). Prepared subsidiary for sale to Sun Trust Bank. Co-founded and served as VP & GM of commercial lending/finance leasing subsidiary (1988-1993).

Co-founded private foundation serving as founding executive director (1991-1996) providing social services with multi-county nonprofit operating subsidiary. Served as Chair of Board of Trustees through 2011 fund-out, supervising philanthropic grants in arts, education, and mental health. Co-founded/CEO/Board Chair (1993-2000) of franchise finance company establishing offices in multiple states and Canada with annual budget of +$15-million USD.

Served as EVP of Global 13 Publications Trust (2000-2001). Volunteer executive director (2000-2005) of Together We Heal, Inc. and The Georgia Cancer Help Program. Since 2004, consulted on short-term-interim contract management (6-24 months) with social entrepreneurial nonprofits and private foundations.

Recent consultancies include feasibility studies, housing finance programs, apprentice training programs, ADU sales and marketing, tribal housing revitalization

• Established portfolio lending division that grew to $150+million within 5-years
• Co-founded commercial lending/finance leasing/business note financing subsidiary as VP & General Manager (1988-1993)
• Co-founded private foundation with volunteer executive director role (1991-1996) building multi-location/multi-county nonprofit operating subsidiary
• Served as Chair of Board of Trustees supervising philanthropic grants in arts, education, and mental health through 2011 fund-out
• Co-founded and served as CEO/Board Chair of North American franchise finance company (1993-2000) establishing offices in multiple states (AZ, CA, OR, VA) and Alberta Canada
• Built annual franchise finance company budget to +$15-million USD
• Served as Executive Vice President of Global 13 Publications Trust (2000-2001)
• Consulted on feasibility/market study and New Frontiers application for Home Again Ireland County Mayo (2019)
• Led California consortium to establish AEDC North Coast Accessory Dwelling Unit Housing Finance Program to alleviate housing crisis
• Consulted on apprentice training program for at-risk youth in construction industry (2018-2019)
• Consulted with pre-manufactured ADU manufacturer on west-coast sales and marketing (2018-2019)
• Consulted with American Indian Tribal Council on manufactured housing facility revitalization (2018-2019)
• Consulted with Tri-County Independent Living Center's Board of Directors on fund-raising engagement (2017-2018)

Board Director - Economic Development Association of Minnesota - Minnesota, USA

(2024-12 - 2025-12)

• Attended bi-monthly board meetings (both collocated and virtual)
• Completed webinar: Working with Utilities in Economic Development
• Completed webinar: Explore Minnesota for Business
• Completed webinar: Minnesota Housing Crises Past, Present & Future (Part 1)
• Completed webinar: Minnesota Housing Crises Past, Present & Future (Part 2)
• Completed webinar: Update on State of Minnesota Department of Employment

Executive Director (Interim) - Kandiyohi County Economic Development - Minnesota, USA

(2024-08 - 2024-12)

Property Management, Maintenance & Leasing Assistance - INH Property Management / Kenmar Properties - Waite Park, MN / Little Falls, MN

(2023-05 - 2024-08)

Limited part-time employment in property management, maintenance, and leasing assistance.

Founding Executive Director - Central Minnesota Dementia Community Action Network (DCAN) and Dementia Resource Center - St. Cloud, MN

Founded DCAN and established Dementia Resource Center Medical & Behavioral Health Clinic (www.dcan-mn.org). Organization is now part of Vivie Foundation.

Chair of the Board/CEO/Chair of Executive Committee/Member-Loan Committee - Redwood Region Economic Development Commission - California, USA

Council Member - City of Ferndale - Ferndale, CA

Board Chair/President - Fern Cottage Foundation & Fern Cottage Historic District - California, USA

Interim Executive Director - Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare Foundation - California, USA

(2016-2017 - 2016-2017)

• Established public relations strategy
• Identified and pursued grant opportunities
• Prepared for parcel tax measure
• Oversaw IRS status correction from 501c4 to 501c3
• Established capital campaign planning and launch for medium 7-figure hospital capital campaign
• Identified lead gifts with 7+figure pledge commitments within 6-months
• Achieved +95% hospital and medical clinic employee pledge commitments
• Recruited university marketing intern for 12-month assignment
• Recruited AmeriCorps volunteer for 12-month assignment
• Consulted on major gift development

Founding Executive Director - Heartwood Institute, Inc. - Northern California, USA

Founded nonprofit now known as Heartwood Mountain Sanctuary (http://www.heartwoodhub.com/). Residential experiential educational institution focusing on permaculture certification and environmental video production on 200-acre campus with 35 buildings.

Volunteer Interim Executive Director - Harvest Shelter Foundation - California, USA

Co-founder/Founding Executive Director/Chair of the Board - Center for Unfoldment of Heart, Mind & Spirit, Inc. / Elysium Wellness Community / Elysium Counseling Centers - Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, & Monterey Counties, CA

Co-founded and served as founding executive director and chair of the board for 20 years. Operated counseling centers in multiple California counties.

Managing Director - Windfall Dancers, Inc.

Volunteer Executive Director - Together We Heal, Inc. / The International Center for Reconciliation & Mediation Through RADICAL Forgiveness / The International Cancer Help Program / The Georg - Georgia, USA

Various Senior Roles (CEO/EVP-GM/Board Chair) - Commercial Lending Industry - Multiple locations

(1978 - 2001)

• New business start-up financing
• Franchise finance
• Finance leasing
• Portfolio finance

Tertiary-level Researcher & Teacher - Multiple Universities/Colleges - USA (including European Union & Morocco)

(2007 - 2016)

Taught at several universities, colleges, and international programs including European Union and Morocco.

• Consumer Behavior
• Public Speaking
• Media Production (corporate & multiple camera)

Certificate in Fund Raising Management - Fund Raising Management - Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University – The Fund-Raising School – Lilly Family School of Philanthropy (2012)

Ph.D. (incomplete) - Mass Communication/Public Relations - University of Alabama (2007 - 2014)

Master of Public Affairs - Non-Profit Management - Indiana University-Bloomington School of Public & Environmental Affairs (SPEA) (2007)

Bachelor of Science - Communications-Electronic Media Management - Northern Arizona University (2005)

Certificate - Arts Management/International Marketing/Digital Media Arts - University of Hull–Scarborough School for the Arts (2004)

Associates of Applied Science - Therapeutic Massage - Phoenix College (2004)