Author: Sean Stockard

Sean’s practice in economic development spans 25+ years. Over this time, he served as President/CEO or a senior staff member of several economic development organizations in Texas and Washington. As a leader in the communities where he worked, he served on Chamber of Commerce boards and civic organization boards. Sean has extensive experience in strategic planning, board of director recruitment, and team building.

Workforce Development – Facing a Shortage of Skilled Labor

Workforce Development

As our fundraising efforts for economic development organizations and community colleges increasingly take shape around a strategic plan with workforce development at its core, we find ourselves taking part in this important, ongoing conversation. Sean Stockard, a Convergent fundraising professional, recently shared his insight on the issue with the International Economic Development Council’s ED Journal. […]