Richard Berlin Joins Fremont
Development Group as Senior Principal
Consulting subject matter expert joins executive
team of consulting firm
ATLANTA (November 17, 2009) - Fremont Development Group is pleased to announce that Richard Berlin has joined the firm as Senior Principal. Fremont Development Group, a fundraising consulting company, helps Chambers of Commerce, non-profits, and economic development organizations grow their financial resources and execute successful fundraising campaigns.
“I am extremely excited to be a part of Fremont. This firm directly benefits Chambers of Commerce and non-profits, and ultimately so many communities across the country,” said Berlin. "I believe my non-profit and for-profit experience will help to grow our business. But, more importantly, I am eager to assist our clients.”
Richard Berlin brings more than 25 years of experience in Strategy, Change Management, Leadership, Marketing, Business Development, and Organization Development. Richard’s experience includes a successful track record with non-profit organizations, self funded businesses, venture capital businesses, and public companies.
“Richard will be great at helping our clients,” says Fremont CEO, Jerry Bartels. “Regardless of the client, Richard's expertise will be invaluable to us as we strengthen our practice. We're thrilled to have him.”
Prior to joining Fremont, Richard worked for Accenture, a $19B consulting firm, in their Management Consulting practice specializing in Organizational Change & Effectiveness and Strategy. His work there included serving as the Change Management lead for an $80M engagement with the State of Ohio, designing and executing the Leadership Development program at the Goizueta Business School of Emory University, and designing a new $5B business strategy for a Fortune 100 Retailer.
Before his work with Accenture, Richard was Chief Operating Officer at Hands On Network, an international non-profit based in Atlanta. In this role, Richard held P&L accountability, managed a staff of 40, developed the annual strategic plan, fostered strategic alliances, and supported ongoing operational initiatives.
Richard also served as Director Of External Programs & Alliances at the Technology Association of Georgia, a non-profit business chamber headquartered in Atlanta. In this role, he managed liaison relationships with numerous other non-profit organizations like SCORE, Boys and Girls Club, and the Southeastern Software Association. Prior to his work at the Technology Association of Georgia, Richard was Vice President/General Manager of Verso Technologies eProcurement group where he launched an eCommerce business unit to the mid-Fortune 1000 market. Richard began his career as an Attorney focusing on serving clients in the areas of commercial business litigation, real estate law, and bankruptcy law. After practicing law for several years, he returned to school to gain an M.B.A.
Richard received his M.B.A. from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and a J.D. and a B.A. from the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia.
About Fremont Development Group
Since 1994, Fremont Development Group has used its
proven methodologies and innovative strategies to help raise funds,
increase charitable giving, and clarify vision for Chambers, non-profits, and economic
development organizations across the United States.
As a fundraising consulting company, Fremont partners with clients who seek to grow their financial resources and execute successful campaigns. By assisting clients in developing a clear vision, involving diverse stakeholders, planning for the future, and executing against plan, Fremont helps non-profits accomplish their mission by generating the revenue needed to become self-sustaining organizations.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Fremont Development Group serves clients across the United States. Please visit www.fremontdevelopment.com to learn more.
For more information, contact:
Richard Berlin
Fremont Development Group
rberlin@fremontdevelopment.com
(404) 459-0401