1. René O. Deida
360 West 22 Street,#2-J Phone: (917) 568-8010
New York, New York 10011 Email: rdeida@yahoo.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
Strategic, creative philanthropic, corporate and nonprofit leader, with superb analytical, interpersonal and relationship
management skills. Successfulin developing signature philanthropic programs and strategies that meet business and social
needs. Extensive experience in: leading cross-functional teams to achieve results,building strategic alliances, building the
capacity of the nonprofit sector,developing international philanthropic programs and skills-based employee engagement
programs. Passionate about diversity and inclusion, social change and empowering others. Excellent written and oral
communication skills, in English and Spanish,and ability to communicate with diverse audiences.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Prudential Financial, Inc. - Newark, New Jersey
Director, Corporate & Community Engagement December 2012 - present
 Lead the development and implementation of corporate community engagement strategies that leverage resources to meet
business goals and address socialneeds. Led a cross-functionalteam in the development of a community investment plan
in El Paso, Texas, that resulted in the investment of $840,000 in grants to build a skilled workforce focused on math and
technology targeting Latinos, veterans and military spouses.
 Develop and nurture partnerships that engage business units in corporate social responsibility initiatives with a focus on
diversity and inclusion, multicultural marketing and staff recruitment, retention and development.
 Develop and implement employee engagement strategies including hands-on and skills-based volunteer programs, such
as board placement and pro-bono projects.
 Help manage a $1.5 million portfolio of grants focusing on employee engagement.
 Represent Prudential at national and local conferences such as Hispanicize 2016, Forum on Workplace Inclusion and
Council of NJ Grantmakers.
Senior Program Director, Integrated Strategies, The Prudential Foundation January 2009 - November 2012
 Developed a $2 million international philanthropic program, including the development of signature initiatives that
engage domestic and international business units in public-private partnerships,focusing on education and quality jobs
for young people.
 Developed and implemented a board placement program to train and place emerging leaders of diverse backgrounds on
nonprofit boards.
 Established and implemented a disastermanagement process for the investment of corporate resources,including laying
the groundwork for the investment of $6 million in Japan and over $3 million in the NJ/NY region.
 Managed a $1 million portfolio of grants focusing on strategic policy issues,capacity building and support for employee
engagement.
 Managed a team of five professional staff during a transition period.
Director October 2005 - January 2009
 Developed a $500,000 capacity-building initiative to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of nonprofit
organizations that included a business plan competition with Prudential employee engagement component through pro-
bono work.
 Managed a $1.5 million portfolio of grants focusing on youth development, strategic policy issues,and capacity building.
Refocused the Summer Grants for Youth Initiative to address the issue of summer learning loss.
 Led the production of award-winning Community Resources Department’s annualreports (Wilmer Shields Awards of
Excellence in Communications from the Council on Foundations).
 Represented Prudential in local and national conferences, including the Council on Foundations,National Council of La
Raza, and NJ Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism.
Program Officer October 2000 - October 2005
 Managed and secured reauthorization of $1 million for the Prudential Neighborhood Partnership (PNP), an eight-year,
philanthropic initiative in select neighborhoods in five cities across the U.S. Managed grantmaking in the areas of youth
development, education,workforce development, and housing. Led a process and outcome evaluation of the initiative.
 Organized three major conferences for the Foundation: a symposium on the needs of children in foster care, a national
conference for nonprofits involved in the PNP initiative and a capacity-building conference for nonprofit organizations in
the greater Newark area.

2.  Developed, managed, and secured reauthorization of an innovative, evidence-based,multi-year HIV/AIDS prevention
grantmaking program.
 Managed consultants and led an interdepartmental team to develop an outcome-based evaluation initiative.
 Directed a portfolio of grants focusing on youth development, focusing on opportunity youth,and family support.
PROGRESSA - San Juan, Puerto Rico
Deputy Director, Community Development January 1998 - June 2000
Assisted in the implementation of a multi-million dollar comprehensive community development initiative in two public
housing projects in San Juan, PR.
 Administered the operations of four work units responsible for economic development, resident training, volunteerism,
and collaborative projects.Trained, managed, and supervised over30 staff and volunteers.
 Provided training and technical assistance to community based organizations and public housing Residents Councils
throughout Puerto Rico.
 Developed and managed budgets,and prepared reports for the U.S. Department Housing and Urban Development.
St. Columba Neighborhood Club, Inc. - Newark, New Jersey
Executive Director March 1991 - October 1997
 Managed the operations and oversaw the programmatic implementation of services.
 Raised over $7 million in funds.Hired, trained, and supervised over40 staff members and volunteers.
 Developed a series of innovative programs for HIV/AIDS prevention and services,and access to health care for
underserved populations.
 Established major collaborative projects with other Latino community-based organizations and health service providers.
 Worked closely with the Board of Directors in developing and implementing the organization’s strategic plan, and
budgeting and financial management processes.
OTHER PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rutgers University – Newark, New Jersey
Part Time Lecturer July 2012 - present
 Teach graduate level course on resource development at the School of Public Affairs and Administration.
Essex County College – Newark, New Jersey
Adjunct Professor September 1985 – May 1992
 Taught developmental math in a two-year institution of higher learning.
EDUCATION
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Graduate School - Newark, New Jersey
Masters in Public Administration, 1992.
University of Puerto Rico Medical School - Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
Post Graduate Studies,1986 - 1988.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark College of Arts and Science - Newark, New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts in Zoology, 1984.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Strategic planning consultant,Gotham Volleyball. Former board membership: Prudential’s Liaison, National Council of La
Raza’s Corporate Board of Advisors; co-leader of BoardSource’s Corporate Council; Funders Concerned About AIDS; NJ
HIV/AIDS Community Planning Group.