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About George Myers

A Career of Giving Back

Being of service to people and communities has been the most important value of my life. 


I began volunteering with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity about 30 years ago through my church. In 1995 I left a sales and marketing job for Americus Georgia to be a volunteer at Habitat for Humanity International's headquarters. In  1997 I became a full-time employee of Habitat as a regional Affiliate Support Manager, assigned to Minnesota, Iowa and North Dakota. 


After multiple promotions I finished my service with Habitat as an Organizational Development Consultant supporting many of  their core programs. I created and led Habitat's evaluation of their Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative in partnership with NeighborWorks America's Success Measures platform. I helped author operations and capacity building manuals and was a subject matter expert in Family Selection and Support. I presented workshops at dozens of Regional and National Habitat conferences. 


I founded gmars Consulting in 2013. I've built a strong practice, with repeat engagements, and many referrals from satisfied clients. I maintain strong partnerships with Habitat Affiliate State Support Organizations and statewide nonprofit associations.
 

I enjoy working with small and mid-sized nonprofits often in rural America. I focus on housing, homelessness, the environment and social services.  I've served as an interim Executive Director, and held a contract in 2018-19 as staff for a homeless HUD Continuum of Care coalition. I continue to support Habitat affiliates. I enjoy being a talented trainer and acclaimed workshop presenter. I've been honored to participate in conferences locally, regionally, and nationally.
 

In 2015 after decades in the Upper Midwest, I moved to Sisters, Oregon.  Now in  2022 I am enjoying adventures throughout the US, consulting virtually with a national client base. Wisconsin serves as 'home base' and I spend time in Florida, Colorado and Oregon each year. 


I've served  on the board of directors for nonprofits for several decades, as well as social justice committees or as a deacon at church. Boards have included KFAI community radio, the Zeitgeist new music ensemble and others.


In 2016, I was honored to join the board of directors of Bethlehem Inn, the largest homeless shelter east of the Cascade mountains. In 2019 we completed a $10M capital campaign to rebuild the campus. In 2017 I helped establish a  cold-weather shelter in Sisters, and continue to advocate for the homeless.. 


After the death of George Floyd in 2020 I became involved with lcoal social justice protests. These were some of most impressive community building experiences I have witnessed. It has heightened my understand of the need of equity and inclusion to create a sense of belonging. We make our world better together. 

George and first assistant Lola

George and his "assistant" Lola

Education, Certification and Skills

Bachelor of Arts

Macalester College, St Paul MN; BA with Honors in Music Performance and Composition; Core concentration in English, and a broad liberal arts education. 

Certifications

  • Fundraising Management Certification: Major Gifts, Annual Fund, Capital Campaigns and Planned Giving: The Fundraising School at the Center of Philanthropy at Indiana University, 2006
  • Certified TOPS (Technology of Participation) Facilitator: ICA Institute, 2005
  • Community Development/Neighborhood Revitalization: NeighborWorks America, 2011 and 2012
  • Verified Consultant and Member of Executive Transition Team: Non Profit Association of Oregon. 2016-2022

Coursework and Training

  • Ryan Dowd  Homelessness Training 2019/2020
  • Adult Mental Health First Aid 2019
  • Christian Community Development Association: Online and Conference Events: Annual training 2011 to 2018
  • Center for Courage and Renewal: Circle of Trust retreat series: Personal Leadership  and Growth Series 2014 to 2016
  • NTL Institute: Appreciative Inquiry Foundations and Strategic Planning 2008 
  • Harvard Business School: Habitat University Leadership Conference 2003
  • ABCD Institute: School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University 1998, 1999, 2002, 2007, 2011
  • Wilder Foundation: James Shannon Leadership Renewal Program and training in Collaboration 2004
  • Designed Learning: Peter Block’s Flawless Consulting 2005
  • BoardSource: Governance and Board Development Training: 2004
  • Minnesota Nonprofit Assistance Fund: Budgeting 2001
  • Habitat for Humanity International: Conflict Resolution and Negotiation 1995, 1999, 2007, 2009

Other Notable Facts

  • Skilled in presentation software, virtual meetings, networking, coalition building, team development throughout the US and Central America
  • Training and Experience in: Adult Learning Theory, Workshop and Curriculum Planning, Writing, and Development and Online Learning Technologies
  • Experienced onsite and virtual trainer and speaker:
  • Skilled in presentation and audio production software
  • Communities of Practice: Group formation and facilitation
  • Creative: authored manuals, presentations, assessments and multiple other resources
  • Always volunteering for something! 

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All photography by George Myers

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