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Dave Warren
Program Development Specialist, Phila Housing Authority
Joined: Feb 16th, 2009

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Program Development Specialist for the Philadelphia Housing Authority since September 2000. Responsibilities include development of programs & alternative funding sources and partners for PHA programs and respond to program applications, which relate to those resources. Assists in the development, coordination and program compliance and services that help PHA residents reach social and economic self-sufficiency; researching for grant opportunities from public, private foundations, and government entities.

Formerly the Development Director Black United Fund of Pennsylvania (now known as the African American Fund) responsibilities included management and implementation of statewide private and public sector workplace campaigns and the City of Philadelphia�s Combined Campaign; manage daily operations of satellite office in Harrisburg and coordination with staff and volunteers. Developed and created the image of the organization through press releases, public service announcements and informational literature including the development, creation, and management of the organization�s website.

Education (request update)

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania class of 1986

Undergrad Major: Communication

Campus Organization:

Kappa Alpha Psi

Claim To Fame:

After graduating from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications worked in several capacities at WCAU, WDAS (AM and FM) and WHAT radio stations. Volunteer activities include the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Community Partnership Program, Board Member of Redeemer Renaissance Community Development Corporation, Center For Responsible Funding, the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter National Pan Hellenic Council, and Philadelphia Cares. A Charter Member and Past Polemarch (President) of the Abington-Ambler Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. and a member of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons � Paradise Lodge #1 in Philadelphia.

High School: Overbrook in phila, PA class of 1982

Experience

I currently work with Phila Housing Authority as Program Development Specialist
I have 13 years of experience working in the Community, Social Services, and Nonprofit industry.

Program Development Specialist | Philadelphia Housing Authority
From September 2000 to Current • 26 year(s)
Coordinate search and development of alternative funding sources and partners for PHA programs and serve as PHA representative to foundations, non-profits, and government entities.

Radio Talk Show Host | WHAT Radio 1340 AM
From September 2000 to January 2007 • 7 year(s)
Host of weekly talk program 'Acres of Diamonds' Saturdays 6:00-10:00PM.

Development Director | Black United Fund of Pennsylvania
From January 1994 to September 2000 • 6 year(s)
Manage statewide private and public sector workplace campaigns, daily operations of satellite office, staff and volunteers, and create press releases and website.

Producer & Promotions Assistant | WDAS AM/FM Radio
From April 1989 to September 2000 • 11 year(s)
Produce Sunday morning Public Affairs Programs providing on-air support and assist with creation and execution of national and local sales related promotions.

Special Events Manager | Minority Media Associates Inc.
From May 1987 to January 1994 • 7 year(s)
Assisted in management and execution of special events including Philadelphia Greek Picnic and various Greek Fest events.

Talk Show Producer | WCAU RADIO (CBS)
From September 1988 to April 1989 • 1 year(s)
Managed on-air live and taped programs, coordinating guests, telephone interviews and time management.

Production Assistant | SUBURBAN CABLE TV Co Inc.
From April 1987 to September 1988 • 1 year(s)
Assisted in production of television programs for local origination channel, including editing, camera operations, directing, and on-air hosting.

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