@ 2 Mother Love & Mr. Kennedy Wkend @ 3 Mark Pilon, Ex. Dir., S. G. K. LA COUNTY

ML & Mr. Kennedy on the Death care bill, the indictments coming down, and good things going on in our world

Mark K. Pilon, the executive director of Susan. G. Komen® Los Angeles County, is an inspirational leader who has developed and grown the non-profit’s profile, presence, fundraising efforts and reach. He has improved local recognition for the LA County affiliate; developed and implemented strategies for major shifts in messaging; built local revenue streams including recurring gifts through the Core of Komen, a business influencers organization; reorganized processes and initiated the first collaborative effort with multiple affiliates for a single grant initiative to serve the African American community in California. Prior to joining Komen LA County, the seasoned management executive spent 11 years with Make-A-Wish as president/CEO, initially handling Orange County, California, then adding responsibility for the Inland Empire. While at Make-A-Wish, Pilon achieved annual double-digit increases in wishes, led the organization through its first comprehensive strategic plan, and increased revenue streams in major gifts, planned giving, and grants and foundation giving. He also co-chaired a national committee that built compliance standards for 80-plus Make-A-Wish chapters nationwide, and spoke on “Wish Families and International Travel” at the organization’s international conference in Paris, France, with members of Euro Disney.