Staff Contact List
the Support Center as a research intern, while at Fordham ,and is now responsible for co-ordinating our training program and related data. She has a BA in Sociology from Fordham University and is continuing nonprofit studies at NYU.
Don Crocker, Executive Director
Management. Don brings more than 30 years of experience in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors to his work and is nationally recognized as a trainer and consultant in the areas of grants and funding development, developing effective boards, strategic planning, and leadership development. He has held numerous positions in organizations in the tri-state area including roles as Board Member, Development Director, and Executive Director. Don has been an affiliated consultant to BoardSource (formerly the National Center for Nonprofit Boards) and is a trained facilitator of the BoardSource self-assessment process. Don holds a B.A. in Psychology and an M.S. in Leadership and Strategic Management and is an adjunct instructor of graduate studies at Manhattanville College.
Steve Damiano, Director of Training
Steve has more than 15 years of experience training and consulting in the areas of fundraising, volunteer management, and special events. He served as the Director of Employee Programs for Warner Bros. and was the managing editor of various business publications covering marketing, advertising and radio/television. He has written newsletters, promotional brochures, recruitment letters and direct mail pieces for a wide variety of nonprofits across the country.
Sofia Eastman, Administrative Assistant
Harriet brings over 18 years of experience in small business management together with a sustained interest in the areas of nonprofit housing and microenterpise. She successfully started, ran, and sold a small business which required a constantly updated website and seasonal catalogues. Harriet recently graduated from Fordham University with a BA in Political Science.
Denise N. Perez, Director of Program Operations
Denise brings more than ten years of administration and management experience to her position as Director of Program Operations. Prior to working with the Support Center, she served as VP of Operations for Precious Time, Inc., a national childcare provider, Director of Product Development and Marketing at Tesh Media Group, Marketing Manager at Scoreprep, and PR & Resource Development Special Projects Coordinator with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta. In 2001, Denise founded the Teens 4 Change Foundation, a non-profit project committed to providing positive resources to teens, where she currently serves as a volunteer project director. John Vogelsang, Ph.D., Associate Director
John has been working with nonprofit organizations for over thirty years and is currently the Associate Director of the Support Center for Nonprofit Management. Dr. Vogelsang has consulted with nonprofit organizations in the areas of organization development, strategic planning, board development, executive transitions, participatory evaluation, strategic restructuring, and conflict management. He serves as a coach for many executive directors, and he has conducted numerous board and staff retreats and executive director peer learning groups. His clients have included foundations, human service agencies, universities, national professional associations, social justice and environmental organizations, HIV/AIDS service providers, and housing agencies. He has published many articles and monographs on organization development and leadership issues. He also serves on the editorial board of the OD Practitioner.
