Jim Luce

Current

• President & C.E.O. at James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation
• Managing Partner at Elite Group International
• Blogger at The Huffington Post

• Founder & C.E.O. at Orphans International Worldwide

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Past

• Executive Director at Orphans International America
• Assistant to Senior Managing Director at Rhône Capital LLC
• Supervisor & Senior Presentation Coordinator at Merrill Lynch

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Education

• City University of New York-Hunter College
• College of Wooster
• Waseda University

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Recommended

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Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Information Technology and Services

Jim Luce’s Summary

Jim Luce brings 25 years management experience within investment banking and the non-profit sector. As Founder & President of Orphans International Worldwide, associated with the United Nations Department of Public Information, he is working with a strong network of committed professionals to build interfaith, interracial, Internet-connected orphanages and family-care centers in Sulawesi (Indonesia), Sumatera (Indonesia), Haiti, Guyana, the Philippines, Ghana, Sri Lanka,and Togo; and exploring new projects in China (Henan), India, Nigeria, Cambodia, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic.

In pursuit of a better world he has left corporate America – twice, testified in Congress, and helped raise over $2.5 million in cash, services and gifts-in-kind for the unfortunate. Jim holds an East Asian Studies degree from the College of Wooster, and studied at Waseda University, Tokyo, Centro de Estudiar Colombino-Americano (Bogotá), and through AFS at Max-Plank Gymnasium (Bielefeld, Germany). He serves as past president of his local Toastmasters chapter and has received awards for his work with orphans, HIV & AIDS prevention, and the homeless. He has served as a New York State-licensed foster father and an officer of his local PTA. He is a member of St. Bart’s Episcopal Church, but has also attended mosque and studies the Torah with his Jewish neighbors, associated with Central Synagogue. He was awarded the Certificate of Congressional Recognition for his work. He writes for the New York Times and the Huffington Post.

Jim Luce’s Specialties:

international development, public relations, administration, board development, fundraising, writing, public speaking, non-profits

Jim Luce’s Experience

• President & C.E.O.

  James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation

  (International Affairs industry)

  December 2008 — Present (8 months)

  MISSION: “FUNDING AN END TO ORPHANAGES”
  The Mission of the James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation is specifically to fund leadership dedicated to ending orphanages in the developing world through creative means including the development of foster/family care programs.
  
  HISTORY
  Jim Luce founded the James J.D. Luce Foundation in November 2008 in New York City because of his realization that there are not enough funds available for leadership desperately needed in the field of leadership to eradicate warehouse-like orphanages in the developing world.

• Managing Partner

  Elite Group International

  (Computer Software industry)

  November 2008 — Present (9 months)

  Spearhead spin-off of electronic data discovery, software development, and new technology consulting to be known as “Lucetec.”

• Blogger

  The Huffington Post

  (Privately Held; Online Media industry)

  February 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)

  “The Internet Newspaper”
  News ♦ Blogs ♦ Video ♦ Community
  Blog for Politics, World & Living Sections
  See: www.huffingtonpost.com/jim-luce

• Founder & C.E.O.

  Orphans International Worldwide

  (Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

  February 1998 — Present (11 years 6 months)

  Founded network of orphanages and family/foster care programs in Indonesia (2001), Haiti (2002), Sri Lanka and Tanzania (2007), associated with the United Nations (DPI). Raised $1.5 million over eight years. Missions: “Raising Global Citizens” & “Ending Orphanages Globally.”
  
  • Coordinated 100+ Staff, Board, Advisers, Interns & Volunteers in U.S.
  • Implemented Organizational Development.
  • Supervised 50+ Staff, Board, Advisors, Interns & Volunteers Overseas.
  • Built Project Nations (Haiti, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania).
  • Managed Financial Development (Raised over $1.5 million).
  • Engaged Foundations & High Net-worth Individuals.
  • Organized Benefits.
  • Crafted Organization’s Public Image.
  • Produced and Supervised Publications (Blogs, Literature, Newsletter, Social Networks, Website.
  • Public Relations (Press-Conferences, Public Speaking at Universities, Service Clubs, U.N.).
  • Executed World Congresses (Bali, Aceh, Columbia Univ., N.Y.U.

• Executive Director

  Orphans International America

  (Information Technology and Services industry)

  1999 — 2008 (9 years)

• Assistant to Senior Managing Director

  Rhône Capital LLC

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Venture Capital & Private Equity industry)

  August 2000 — February 2005 (4 years 7 months)

  Serve as right hand man to Senior Managing Director of this Lazard Frères spin-off. Oversaw approx. $150,000 monthly expenditures. 2003 Review: “Outstanding.”

• Supervisor & Senior Presentation Coordinator

  Merrill Lynch

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; mer; Investment Banking industry)

  February 1998 — August 2000 (2 years 7 months)

  Served as supervisor and coordinator of client presentations in Desktop Publishing for Global Communications (Telecom, Media). Liaison between investment bankers and DTP satellite supervisors, stressing superior client satisfaction. Focused on strategic planning, workload forecasting and conflict resolution. Responsible for writing daily and weekly reports. Review, 100%, included: “strong,” “knowledgeable,” and “committed.”

Jim Luce’s Education

• City University of New York-Hunter College

  Public Health 1995 — 1995

  Activities and Societies:

  Left M.P.H. program to explore the M.P.A. program at the New School for Social Research, New York (1997), however I put both on hold when I began conceptualizing Orphans International.

• College of Wooster

  BA , East Asian Studies , 1978 — 1982

• Waseda University

  1980 — 1981

Additional Information

Jim Luce’s Interests:

PUBLICATIONS • "Orphans International: Raising Global Citizens" in the Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jim-luce/orphans-international-ra_b_84532.html • “First One Orphan, Then Many More" Essay in the New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/12/giving/12essay.html?ex=1352610000&en=7193e95bf95ebf3b&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink • “Riding The Tiger: The Story of Orphans International Worldwide” Available on-line for free download, www.oiww.org (August 2006) • “Initial Report: Orphans International – Indonesia and Guyana” 350-page feasibility study for Orphans International Worldwide, July 2000 • “The Fundamentalists Anonymous Movement” National Publication of the American Humanist Association, Jan.-Feb. 1986 • “Breaking the Chains of Fundamentalism” National Publication of the American Humanist Association, April 1986

Jim Luce’s Groups:

PRESENT
Member, Roosevelt Island Residents’ Association (RIRA)
Member, Rotary Club of New York
Member, St. Bart's Episcopal Church, NYC
Member, Stonewall Democratic Club of NYC (G&L)
Director, Field Band Foundation, Inc., South Africa

RECENT PAST
Officer, Roosevelt Island School P.T.A. (Grants Officer)
Representative, P.S. 217 Executive Leadership Team
President, Roosevelt Island Toastmasters

•    Taproot Foundation
•    Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières
•    The Mineseeker Foundation & The Sole of Africa
•    Networlding
•    International Network of Social Entrepreneurs
•    Facebook.com
•    Plaxo.com
•    Global Worker
•    Merrill Lynch Alumni
•    International Networking Speakers and Coaches Assoc
•    YPO - Young Presidents' Organization
•    NetworkingPros
•    The College of Wooster Alumni
•    Humanists
•    Out Professionals
•    AFS
•    Litigation Support Project Management
•    Goldman Sachs Networking
•    Human Rights Campaign
•    AfricaNews
•    The Hospitality Club
•    Association of Litigation Support Professionals
•    American Field Service (AFS)
•    CEO Crossing
•    Africa - All Things Business
•    Litigation Support Professional Networking
•    Orphans International Worldwide & Affiliates
•    Electronic Discovery Professionals
•    LGBT Professional Network - Global
•    Waseda University
•    Non Profit Professionals
•    eDiscovery
•    AFS Intercultural Program Returnees
•    NLGJA National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association
•    North America Big 4, Big 5, Big 6 Consultants (1000+ members)
•    NY Nonprofit Accounting Group
•    PROFESSIONALS WINNING ACROSS BORDERS ▪ PWAB ▪ International & Diverse Network of 160+ Countries
•    Roosevelt Island NYC
•    Columbia University China Group
•    Orphans International Greece
•    The Technology Experts
•    Management Consulting Jobs
•    GLBT Social Network and Web 2.0 Marketing

Jim Luce’s Honors:

• Ninos Angentinos con Esperanzas 2007 Award for Outstanding Performance and lasting Contribution for Children's Rights (Argentinian Children's Foundation)
• Presenter: 60th Annual United Nations DPI/NGO Conference Workshop Panel: “Caring After the Storm – The Impact of Climate Change on Children in Areas Where Rising Waters Create Despair and Destruction” (9/07)
• Presenter: Workshop & Panel: Youth Assembly at the United Nations – 2007
“Orphans International: Raising Global Citizens - How You can Help Us In Making A Difference” (8/07)
• Orphans International Worldwide approved by the United Nations Department of Public Information (12/06)
• Dubbed "Tsunami Saint" by the New York Post (4/05)
• Certificate of Congressional Recognition (11/04)
• Competent Toastmaster/Competent Leader, Toastmasters International (2002-03)
• Included in Who’s Who In The Northeast, 24th Ed. (1992), Strathmore’s
Who’s Who in Business (1997) & Marquis’ Who’s Who In The World, 16th Ed. (1999)

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