SUBJECT_01 — DALLAS, TX
J.W. Washington, III
ARCHITECT OF IMPACT

J.W.
Washington,
III

Sustainability, Corporate Impact & Organizational Transformation

Operationalizing purpose inside complex enterprise environments. Bridging corporate strategy and grassroots community transformation across North America.

Advisory Community Philanthropy
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IMPACT_DASHBOARD

The Numbers.

Enterprise-scale community development outcomes at Toyota Motor North America.

$12M

Annual Budget

Community development & engagement programs

50K+

Employees Reached

Across engagement platforms

14

Sites Nationwide

Toyota operational locations

1,200+

Dealers Engaged

Through self-service matching program

20+

Team Members

Managed across North America

6

Years Consecutive Growth

In participation & utilization

CURRENT_ROLE

Manager, Community Development

Toyota Motor North America | March 2020 – Present
  • Lead North American volunteer strategy across 14 sites with $12M annual budget
  • Product owner for two engagement platforms serving 50,000+ employees and 1,200+ dealers
  • Increased participation for 6 consecutive years; reduced grant application time by 40%
  • Promoted in 2024 and 2025 for expanding strategy, team leadership, and platform ownership
ROLE_02

Senior Analyst, Curriculum Development

Toyota Financial Services | September 2017 – March 2020
  • Secured executive stakeholder support for workforce training curriculum
  • Decreased employee idle time by 7% and improved engagement survey scores by 14%
  • Developed end-to-end training content translating complex information into practical tools
ROLE_03

Analyst, Instructional Designer

Toyota Financial Services | September 2016 – September 2017
  • Led software implementation and training efficiency for area sales managers
  • Reduced budget requirements for corporate new-hire training programs
ROLE_04

Lead Training Consultant, Legal Training

Haynes and Boone, LLP | July 2015 – September 2016
  • Designed curricula for cross-functional partners and junior associates
  • Reduced classroom time for new associates by six hours
  • Learning management system product owner; oversaw training technology rollouts
DIALOGUE_DOSSIER

Initiatives & Insights

The thinking behind the actions — drawn from direct reflections on the organizations and communities that matter most.

“While I volunteered on the farm, ate at the cafe, met some of the community members... I felt moved and motivated to do more for that organization, which was unique for me, because in my day job, almost every day, I'm engaging with a non-profit.”
The Evolution

First volunteered in 2023 as part of an employee resource group activity at the South Dallas farm — a farmers market, café, coffee house, extension farm, and wellness center.

The Outcome

Sought out leadership on LinkedIn, emailed the CEO, and shared volunteer experiences. After meetings with the CEO, board chair, and other board members — voted onto the board six months later.

“We are the first and only non-profit in Dallas that receives children who are removed from situations of abuse, neglect, or other tragedy, before they are placed in foster care.”
The Evolution

CPD began its partnership with Toyota in 2017 when headquarters moved to Plano. Began leading the relationship in 2020 during the pandemic.

The Outcome

Annual work now supports more than $300,000 in financial contributions from Toyota and employees through the company matching program, plus approximately $50,000 in in-kind donations.

“It was my responsibility to design, to plan, and to implement Toyota's volunteer strategy for North America, which includes 14 sites across the country — not only for team members, but also for executives.”
The Evolution

Began leading volunteer strategy in 2020 as the newest and least-tenured member of a three-person team — boots on the ground during the pandemic.

The Outcome

Built and owns two engagement platforms spanning giving, volunteer tracking, rewards, grants, dealer matching, and self-service participation.

“It was established to identify future leaders in the non-profit space in DFW that were under 40, based on their current work and their potential.”
The Evolution

Selected for philanthropic leadership engagement and civic innovation work across Dallas.

The Outcome

Continues regional philanthropy, nonprofit strategy, and mentorship activities.

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GOVERNANCE_NETWORK

Board & Civic Leadership

Bonton Farms

Board Member | July 2023 – Present

Food security, urban farming, community wellness

Community Partners of Dallas

Board Member | February 2026 – Present

Child welfare, foster care transition

Pasos for Oak Cliff

Board Member | December 2024 – Present

Education access, mobility, community opportunity

Dallas Children's Theater

Board Member | February 2026 – Present

Arts access, children & families

United Way Metropolitan Dallas

Tocqueville Fellow & SIA Mentor | 2023 – Present

Regional philanthropy, nonprofit strategy

Mentoring Brother 2 Brother

Mentor | Ongoing

Youth development, service, community connection
ADVISORY_CAPABILITIES

Core Skills

  • Sustainability & Corporate Impact Strategy
  • ESG-Aligned Stakeholder Engagement
  • Executive & Board Communication
  • Workforce Engagement & Purpose Activation
  • Nonprofit Governance & Partnership Strategy
  • Change Management & Adoption
  • Engagement Platform Ownership
  • Volunteer & Giving Program Design
  • Grant Process Improvement
  • Leadership Development & Facilitation
  • Community Investment Strategy
  • Measurement, ROI & Readiness Reporting
EDUCATION

Master of Arts, Organizational Communication Strategy
University of South Alabama

Bachelor of Arts, Journalism & English
University of South Alabama

NETWORK_CONNECT

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Open to advisory engagements, board service, speaking opportunities, and partnerships that drive systemic community impact.

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✉jwwashingtoniii@gmail.com ☏682-225-2899

⌖Dallas, TX

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