President, Common Ground Consulting LLC
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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- President at Common Ground Consulting LLC
- Past
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- Executive Director at National Youth Advocacy Coalition
- Executive Director at SMYAL
- Education and Training Director at Public Allies
- Education
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- Miami University
- MHS
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Craig Bowman’s Summary
For 18 years, Craig Bowman and his firm, Common Ground Consulting, LLC™ have been providing world-class consulting services for community-based, national, and international nonprofit organizations and NGOs. As one of the nation’s leading social sector futurists, Craig has spent his career developing a philosophy of learning and management that harnesses passion as a bridge between human potential and social responsibility. He provides valuable advocacy, management and fund development training; offers executive-level one-on-one coaching and board development; addresses diversity and multicultural organizational development issues; teaches beginners and advanced courses in facilitation skills and curriculum development; and specializes in the creation and implementation of youth and community development programming strategies. He is an expert in organizational assessment, development, and management issues; and has provided on-site technical assistance and capacity building to social sector organizations in the U.S. and abroad.
Craig’s efforts have largely centered on the design and delivery of high-quality, interactive, non-formal education and training. The majority of this work has focused on assisting organizations and businesses in developing and implementing mission critical goals and the systems necessary for high productivity and the efficient use of resources. He is also a nationally known expert on youth policy, youth development, and youth health issues (particularly HIV/AIDS prevention).
His client portfolio includes more than 100 organizations, government agencies, and students, faculty, and administrators from more than 200 colleges and universities nationwide. All of the high-quality, culturally-competent, interactive trainings that he provides to clients are uniquely developed to meet specific goals and objectives.
Craig Bowman’s Specialties:
Non-profit and NGO management, fundraising and sustainability planning, training, international development, Central Eastern European experience, youth mentoring expertise, youth development, government contracting.
Craig Bowman’s Experience
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President
Common Ground Consulting LLC
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
May 2007 — Present (1 year 5 months)
For 18 years, Common Ground Consulting LLC™ has been providing world-class consulting services for community based, national, and international nonprofit/NGO (social profit) organizations. As a leading social sector futurist, Common Ground's President, Craig A. Bowman, has spent his career developing a philosophy of learning and management that harnesses passion as a bridge between human potential and social responsibility.
At Common Ground, we provide valuable advocacy, management and fund development training; offer executive-level one-on-one coaching and board development; address diversity and multicultural organizational development issues; teach beginners and advanced courses in facilitation skills and curriculum development; and specialize in the creation and implementation of youth and community development programming strategies. We have an internationally-recognized expertise in organizational assessment, development, and management issues. -
Executive Director
National Youth Advocacy Coalition
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
2000 — 2007 (7 years)
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Executive Director
SMYAL
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
January 1995 — June 2000 (5 years 6 months)
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Education and Training Director
Public Allies
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
1992 — 1996 (4 years)
Craig Bowman’s Education
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Miami University
B.A., Political Science and Journalism, 1986 — 1990
- Activities and Societies:
- Residence Life (Resident Assistant), Unity Through Diversity Project Coordinator, Associated Student Government (ASG), NACURH, Marcum Representatives, Lecture Board, Student Newspaper Reporter, Intramural Sports
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MHS
