John M. Rappaport
East Orange
Summary
Seasoned executive with a proven track record at YMCA, adept in strategic planning and leadership development. Transformed financial deficits into surpluses, significantly grew fundraising efforts by up to 30%, and mastered board relations and talent management. Achieved nationwide best-in-class member satisfaction, showcasing exceptional growth management and operational efficiency. Seasoned professional in executive management known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in strategic planning, financial oversight, and team leadership. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability to drive organizational success.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
YMCA OF GREATER NEW YORK, YMCA
NEW YORK
05.2024 - Current
- Lead flagship downtown location; re-establish community relationships: recruit advisory board members; achieve fiscal and enrollment growth targets
- Key Accomplishments:
- Transformed $120,000 budget deficit into $40,000 surplus
- Re-connected to five community-based organizations
- Grew fundraising by 30%
- Successfully recruited three advisory Board members
Vice-President
YMCA OF GREATER GRAND RAPIDS
GRAND RAPIDS
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Responsibilities: Led and supported four locations with $22 million in revenue; created organization-wide fitness and aquatics strategies; supported growth of fundraising initiatives; guided volunteer board recruitment strategy
- Key Accomplishments:
- Achieved double digit growth in membership and fitness
- Exceeded annual budget targets
- Initiated successful redevelopment of lifeguard training program
- Recruited 8 new Board members of diverse professional backgrounds
Group Vice-President and Executive Director
YMCA OF DELAWARE
WILMINGTON
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Responsibilities: Led and supported three branches and organization aquatics
- Strategized and implemented restoration of membership, aquatic and operational services
- Re-established Dover location presence in the community
- Supervised development of 15 full-time and 250 part-time staff
- Key Accomplishments:
- Exceeded budget targets at three locations supported
- Implemented aquatic program restoration
- Developed and implemented branch annual campaigns
Interim Operations Manager
ROSE BOWL AQUATICS CENTER
PASADENA
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Provided consulting services during leadership transition; created and operationalized standardized facility scheduling; provided staff structure and development recommendations.
THE Y IN CENTRAL MARYLAND
TOWSON
11.2016 - 02.2020
Senior Vice-President
- 01.2018
- Responsibilities: Led and supported eleven locations, with $33.7 million in revenue
- Strategized operations, fundraising and board development
- Directed annual budget development and implementation
- Facilitated collaboration between locations and organization development team
- Led organization’s trauma informed approach task force
- Supervised development of 100 full-time and 1,200 part-time staff
- Supported implementation of member experience change management process across all locations
- Created organization-wide swim and fitness program strategies (2016 –, )
- Led monthly executive director meeting
- Provided leadership to development of five local advisory boards
- Key Accomplishments:
- Exceeded financial targets 5-10% annually through ongoing branch support and monitoring
- Surpassed membership units, retention and Net Promoter goals across locations
- Guided implementation of new personal training loyalty program leading to increased member retention, enrollment growth and improved margins
- Researched and implemented new fitness program to better serve health seekers
- Implemented new swim lessons instructional program
- Increased staff annual giving campaign by 50% by implementing best practices
- Coached and promoted multiple staff at various levels across the organization
- Created organization’s first regional aquatics symposium
- Grew local volunteer board membership and engagement at all locations
- Started and led monthly executive director meeting
Senior Executive Director
Harlem YMCA
02.2015 - 10.2016
- Led four local, multi-site YMCAs with $27 million in revenue
- Guided development of 80 full-time and 500 part-time staff
- Provided executive liaison to membership and swim program teams
- Developed and engaged with 80 volunteer board and fundraising volunteers
- Implemented and oversaw four annual fundraising campaigns
- Guided re-branding of annual iconic fundraising gala
- Strategized mix of third-party pay and tourist traffic to maximize guest room utilization and average daily rate
- Key Accomplishments
- Exceeded financial targets by $540,000
- Achieved 96% government contracts utilization
- Promoted multiple staff to executive roles
- Increased fundraising by 5%
- Achieved annual 75% guest room occupancy
YMCA OF GREATER NEW YORK
NEW YORK
09.1990 - 10.2016
Senior Executive Director
McBurney YMCA
07.2012 - 01.2015
- Led four local, multi-site YMCAs with combined budgets of $24 million
- Supervised development of 60 full-time and 450 part-time staff
- Implemented and oversaw annual fundraising campaigns totaling $415,000
- Developed, implemented and updated multiple three-year strategic plans
- Served on local chamber of commerce board
- Key Accomplishments:
- Exceeded financial targets annually
- Achieved 98% government contracts utilization
- Created highly skilled and productive management staff teams
- Increased fundraising by 10%
- Developed sustainable partnerships with local organizations
Senior Executive Director
McBurney YMCA
04.2011 - 06.2012
- Led two locations with annual revenues of $15 million
- Oversaw Executive search process for Chinatown YMCA
- Supervised development of 40 full-time and 350 part-time staff
- Key Accomplishments:
- Surpassed financial targets annually
- Increased fundraising by 5%
- Recruited 4 engaged and effective branch board members
Executive Director
McBurney YMCA
03.2008 - 03.2011
- Led operations for $9.2 million location
- Supervised 20 full-time and 200 part-time staff
- Facilitated annual campaign fundraising
- Guided volunteer board recruitment and engagement
- Key Accomplishments:
- Successfully managed operations through financial downturn of 2008-2010
- Restructured staffing, creating operational efficiencies
- Achieved organization record and nationwide best-in-class member satisfaction scores
- Recruited 10 new donors to planned giving society
- Developed and Implemented donor-funded teen program
Executive Director
Stuyvesant YMCA
Bedford
02.2004 - 02.2008
- Oversaw operations during $13 million capital redevelopment program
- Supervised 12 full-time and 125 part-time staff
- Connected location to community leaders and all levels of elected officials
- Introduced member service and aquatics best practices
- Completed capital campaign fundraising
- Led annual campaign fundraising
- Key Accomplishments:
- Re-established YMCA presence in the community
- Successfully completed capital re-development project
- Exceeded budget targets annually, increasing revenues by 250%
- Garnered first-ever $75,000 annual campaign gift to a Brooklyn YMCA
- Raised $1.25 million in capital dollars
- Hired new leadership team to manage revitalized operations
- Developed highly effective partnership with on-site high school
Executive Director
Long Island City YMCA
- For 8 months and hired Executive Director
Executive Director
Chinatown YMCA
Education
Culture Factor Conference on Organizational Change -
10.2024
Y.U -
Paris, FranceMasters of Arts - French Language and Civilization
Lafayette College
Easton, PABachelor of Arts degrees - International Affairs and French
Skills
- Report compilation
- Marketing
- Board relations
- Fundraising
- Growth management
- Education
- Operations management
- Program monitoring
- Budget reporting
- Coaching and counseling
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership, training, and development
- Leadership development
- Staff management
- Budgeting and financial management
- Financial management
- Talent management and staffing
Interests
CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS , YMCA of the USA National Program Faculty YMCA of the USA Trainer YMCA Organizational Leader VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT AND HONORS YMCA of Delaware Mentor (2022) Honorary Commander, 512th Airlift Wing, Dover Air Force Base (2021-2022) Amazon-Whole Foods Market Personal Shopper of the Month (September 2020) NAMI Baltimore Board and Fund Development Committee Co-Chair (2019-2022) Berkshire Stonewall Coalition, Executive Committee and Board Member (2013 - 2016), , American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (1982 - 2002) God’s Love We Deliver Volunteer Onboarding Facilitator and Kitchen Volunteer (1988 – 2000) New York Aquatic Safety Task Force (1997)
Additional Information
- Greenwich Village Chelsea Chamber of Commerce, Executive and Finance Committees (2008 - 2015) YMCA of Greater New York Transformational Leader Award (2008) American Red Cross In Greater New York Instructor Trainer and Advisory Committee (1995 - 2013) Community Builder Award, Central Brooklyn Community Services Corp. (2007) Community Service Award, Bedford-Stuyvesant Lions Club (2006) Association of YMCA Professionals Chapter 1
Affiliations
- Board of Directors, NAMI Metro Baltimore
- Board of Directors, GVCCC New York City
- Gods Love We Deliver Volunteer Orientation Leader
- YMCA of Greater New York Leadership Award
Timeline
Executive Director
YMCA OF GREATER NEW YORK, YMCA
05.2024 - Current
Vice-President
YMCA OF GREATER GRAND RAPIDS
07.2022 - 04.2024
Group Vice-President and Executive Director
YMCA OF DELAWARE
08.2021 - 06.2022
Interim Operations Manager
ROSE BOWL AQUATICS CENTER
05.2021 - 07.2021
THE Y IN CENTRAL MARYLAND
11.2016 - 02.2020
Senior Executive Director
Harlem YMCA
02.2015 - 10.2016
Senior Executive Director
McBurney YMCA
07.2012 - 01.2015
Senior Executive Director
McBurney YMCA
04.2011 - 06.2012
Executive Director
McBurney YMCA
03.2008 - 03.2011
Executive Director
Stuyvesant YMCA
02.2004 - 02.2008
YMCA OF GREATER NEW YORK
09.1990 - 10.2016
Senior Vice-President
- 01.2018
Executive Director
Long Island City YMCA
Executive Director
Chinatown YMCA
Culture Factor Conference on Organizational Change -
Y.U -
Masters of Arts - French Language and Civilization
Lafayette College
Bachelor of Arts degrees - International Affairs and French
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