Project C.U.R.E. / Benevolent Healthcare Foundation
615-837-7575
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2300 Clifton Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
Organization Details

Executive Director


Executive Director Mr. W. Douglas Jackson PhD, JD
E-mail douglasjackson@projectcure.org
Term Start September 1997
W. Douglas's Experience: Dr. Douglas Jackson has served as the President & CEO of Project C.U.R.E. since 1997. Prior to joining Project C.U.R.E., Dr. Jackson was Provost for Colorado Christian University in Lakewood, Colorado. In this capacity, he oversaw the academic, financial, operational, advancement and student life functions of the university. Previously, Douglas was the Director of the Fermanian Business Center at Point Loma University in San Diego, California. As Director, Douglas developed and implemented numerous programs and seminars to advance the business opportunities for college students and business professionals in the San Diego community and abroad. Described as innovative and creative, these programs received national recognition and funding from such organizations as the America's Cup, AT&T, Pacific Bell and others. Douglas Jackson graduated magna cum laude from Northwest Nazarene University in 1982, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. In 1985, he earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Colorado at Boulder, receiving the American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence in the study of law. Following his admission to practice as an attorney, Douglas administered the legal affairs for the international agricultural firm of CTB, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company in Milford, Indiana. In 1992, he was awarded a PhD in Business Administration with an emphasis in finance and econometrics from the University of Colorado at Boulder, authoring a dissertation on leveraged buyouts and secondary public offerings.

Co-Executive Director


Co-Executive Director Virginia Calton Ballard
E-mail virginiaballard@projectcure.org
Term Start April 2023
Virginia's Experience: Virginia Calton Ballard serves as the executive director of the Nashville warehouse and distribution center. A Nashville native, Virginia has spent her entire career raising money for and managing non-profit organizations.

Senior Staff


Name Title
Mr. Kristopher Anderson Vice President of Operations

Staff

Full Time Staff 32
Part Time Staff 0
Volunteers 20,000
Contractors 0
Retention Rate 75%

Plans & Policies

Does your organization have a Fundraising Plan? Yes
Does your organization have a Strategic Plan? Under Development
Years Strategic Plan Considers 3
When was the Strategic Plan adopted?
Does your organization have a Management Succession Plan? Under Development
Does your organization have a Policy and Procedure Plan? No
Does the organization have a Nondiscrimination Policy? Yes
Does the organization have a Whistle Blower Policy? No
Does the organization have a Document Destruction Policy? Yes

Evaluation

Is there a formal evaluation for... Frequency (if applicable)
CEO/Executive Director Yes Annually
Senior Management Yes Annually
Non-Management No

Awards


Award / Recognition Organization Year
Classy Award - Charity of the Year, West Region StayClassy 2012
Colorado Governor's Excellence in Exporting Award Colorado Governor 2017
Health and Human Rights Leadership Award Health and Human Rights Leadership Award 2017
Making a World of Difference Award Tempe Sister Cities 2017
Rulebreaker Award Rulebreaker Award 2016