BOB REICH, Executive Consultant

My experience includes extensive work with small to large non-profit, academic, community, and municipal organizations over the last several decades. I utilize my experience, knowledge and skills to assess your needs, challenges, strengths and opportunities to work closely with staff, boards and volunteers to envision and guide your future and enhance your success. 

  • Recognized for broad multi-functional knowledge and abilities
  • Over 30 years of professional experience in organizational management, audience development/marketing/public relations, programming, facility management, boards of directors, community and special events, fund raising and grant development
  • Over 25 years teaching of classes, workshops and professional development trainings on arts and nonprofit management, marketing, public speaking, exceptional customer service, and related topics for universities, community education programs, and professional associations.
  • Creation and maintenance of balanced budgets and prudent financial management
  • Effective development and training of boards of directors
  • Creation and expansion of diverse and innovative programs and services to better serve the community and patrons
  • Development and implementation of visionary strategic plans
  • Positive results in grant writing for programs, projects and general support
  • Successful building of internal and external relationships, partnerships and communication
  • Extensive experience in community outreach and programming

Among the organizations I have consulted with include:

  • Association of Regional Center Agencies
  • California Storm of Sacramento
  • Actors Workshop of Sacramento
  • Latino Leadership Council
  • Lincoln Hills Foundation
  • Sacramento Theatre Company
  • Lost But Not Forgotten
  • Saechao Partnership
  • Animals At Peace
  • Health For All
  • Lake County Arts Council

Among the organizations I have worked for are:

  • Sierra College Community Education (Instructor)
  • Shasta College Community Education (Instructor)
  • Cuesta College Community Education (Instructor)
  • CSU Sacramento (Lecturer)
  • University of Denver (Adjunct faculty)
  • PlacerArts (Executive Director)
  • City of Davis (Civic Arts Coordinator)
  • Yuba Sutter Regional Arts Council (Executive Director)
  • University of Phoenix (Adjunct faculty)
  • City of Fairfield (Arts and Community Events Division Manager)
  • Sacramento Ballet (Marketing Director)
  • Sacramento Theater Company (Marketing Director)
  • Theatre Three of Fresno (Managing Director)
  • Utah Shakespearean Festival (Group Services Director)
  • Napa Valley Stage Company (Founder and Producing Director)
  • CSU Fullerton (Faculty and department marketing)

I have served on numerous professional and community boards and committees, including

  • Placer County Visitors Bureau arts committee
  • VSA Arts of California Board (Treasurer)
  • Yuba Sutter Chamber of Commerce Visitors Committee
  • Sutter Performing Arts Association Board
  • Marysville Rotary Board (Board Secretary)
  • Fairfield Downtown Association Board of Directors
  • Solano County Arts Council Board
  • Downtown Fresno Cultural Arts District Board (Chairman)
  • Napa County Arts Council Board of Directors

I hold an M.F.A. in Arts Administration from the Institute of Arts Administration at the University of Utah and a B.A. from Raymond College at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California.