Michelle Cares, CNP
Interim Associate Director of Finance & People Operations at ACLU of Montana- Claim this Profile
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Brittany Waiss, SHRM-SCP, PHR
Michelle is very enthusiastic and driven. While serving as the MLSA VISTA Leader she offered support and guidance to 26 VISTA members serving throughout Montana which can be very difficult given the geographic limitations and large differences between projects and host sites. Michelle also assisted with the project’s bi-annual recruiting by interviewing applicants and providing information on AmeriCorps*VISTA and the project. She also built capacity for MLSA by being active in host site development, refining internal processes, and developing needed project resources. She is a pleasure to work with and her passion for non-profits and the community would benefit any organization.
Ashley (Brooks) Lee, CNP
Michelle is a kind hearted person whose contagious enthusiasm encourages others to be equally involved in their community.
Brittany Waiss, SHRM-SCP, PHR
Michelle is very enthusiastic and driven. While serving as the MLSA VISTA Leader she offered support and guidance to 26 VISTA members serving throughout Montana which can be very difficult given the geographic limitations and large differences between projects and host sites. Michelle also assisted with the project’s bi-annual recruiting by interviewing applicants and providing information on AmeriCorps*VISTA and the project. She also built capacity for MLSA by being active in host site development, refining internal processes, and developing needed project resources. She is a pleasure to work with and her passion for non-profits and the community would benefit any organization.
Ashley (Brooks) Lee, CNP
Michelle is a kind hearted person whose contagious enthusiasm encourages others to be equally involved in their community.
Brittany Waiss, SHRM-SCP, PHR
Michelle is very enthusiastic and driven. While serving as the MLSA VISTA Leader she offered support and guidance to 26 VISTA members serving throughout Montana which can be very difficult given the geographic limitations and large differences between projects and host sites. Michelle also assisted with the project’s bi-annual recruiting by interviewing applicants and providing information on AmeriCorps*VISTA and the project. She also built capacity for MLSA by being active in host site development, refining internal processes, and developing needed project resources. She is a pleasure to work with and her passion for non-profits and the community would benefit any organization.
Ashley (Brooks) Lee, CNP
Michelle is a kind hearted person whose contagious enthusiasm encourages others to be equally involved in their community.
Brittany Waiss, SHRM-SCP, PHR
Michelle is very enthusiastic and driven. While serving as the MLSA VISTA Leader she offered support and guidance to 26 VISTA members serving throughout Montana which can be very difficult given the geographic limitations and large differences between projects and host sites. Michelle also assisted with the project’s bi-annual recruiting by interviewing applicants and providing information on AmeriCorps*VISTA and the project. She also built capacity for MLSA by being active in host site development, refining internal processes, and developing needed project resources. She is a pleasure to work with and her passion for non-profits and the community would benefit any organization.
Ashley (Brooks) Lee, CNP
Michelle is a kind hearted person whose contagious enthusiasm encourages others to be equally involved in their community.
Credentials
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Certified Nonprofit Professional
Nonprofit Leadership Alliance
Experience
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ACLU of Montana
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interim Associate Director of Finance & People Operations
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Feb 2023 - Present
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Operations Manager
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Apr 2022 - Feb 2023
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Office Manager
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Jul 2018 - Apr 2022
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Office Coordinator
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Dec 2015 - Jul 2018
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City of Missoula
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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City Council Member
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Jan 2016 - Jan 2020
Michelle Cares was elected to serve on Missoula's City Council on November 3, 2015. Duties include constituent service, reviewing & voting on the municipal budget & oversight of municipal government policy. Michelle chaired the Public Safety and Health Committee and sat on the other six committees of City Council. She was the council appointment to three community committees: Community Forum, Employee Benefits Committee and Partners for Reintegration. Michelle Cares was elected to serve on Missoula's City Council on November 3, 2015. Duties include constituent service, reviewing & voting on the municipal budget & oversight of municipal government policy. Michelle chaired the Public Safety and Health Committee and sat on the other six committees of City Council. She was the council appointment to three community committees: Community Forum, Employee Benefits Committee and Partners for Reintegration.
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Washington Corporations
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United States
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Administrative and Support Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation Program Associate
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Jun 2014 - Oct 2015
▪ Program manager for over 400 grant requests & correspondence annually as well as grant payment, award letters & reporting of awarded grants. Improved accuracy of records, inquiry response time & significantly decreased number of grants to ineligible groups. ▪ Coordinated single day, multi-day & multi-week community engagement opportunities involving over 250 employees annually. ▪ Created content for Foundation presentations, website and social media. ▪ Established new grants management database, the first in 10+ years. Show less
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MCT, Inc. - Missoula Children's Theatre & Missoula Community Theatre
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Assistant
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Sep 2013 - Jan 2015
▪ Improved department infrastructure: updated forms, improved tracking processes and overall organization ▪ Raised half a million dollars & began the successful “Million Reasons to Say Yes” capital campaign alongside the Development team. ▪ Researched and developed presentation materials for grants and asks ▪ Sent thousand piece mailings and tracked all donations ▪ Brought development presence to organizations social media ▪ Succeed implementing new initiatives like online giving days (placed in the top two for donors and dollars during the inaugural Give Local Missoula giving day), rebranding 10 year fundraising programs, campaigns and more Show less
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Corporation for National and Community Service
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United States
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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AmeriCorps VISTA Leader with Montana Legal Services Association
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Jul 2012 - Jul 2013
As an AmeriCorps VISTA Leader, I assisted the Montana Legal Services Americorps VISTA Program working to provide indirect service volunteers to worthy organizations across Montana to increase capacity and better serve Montanans. ▪ Recruited AmeriCorps VISTA members: completed outreach strategies, reviewed over 100 site applications, conducted over 70 interviews ▪ Developed and implemented a social media plan, monthly conference calls, a quality-of-life project and an AmeriCorps VISTA host site legacy project ▪ Collected, tracked, analyzed and responded to member reports, time sheets, transition evaluations and six month evaluations ▪ Improved project infrastructure: updated forms, improved tracking processes ▪ Supported 37 VISTA members by connecting them to resources and providing conflict resolution, coaching, consulting, and facilitation services Show less
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YWCA Missoula
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Transitional Housing Evaluator/ Outreach Coordinator
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Jul 2011 - Jul 2012
Served as an AmeriCorps VISTA member at YWCA Missoula. AmeriCorps VISTA is a national service program designed specifically to combat poverty. ▪ Managed speaker recruitment, media relations and over-all event planning details for a nine-part lecture series ▪ Conducted, compiled data, and analyzed multiple focus groups ▪ Wrote three grants, two grant reports and one awarded AmeriCorps VISTA application ▪ Coordinated LUNAFEST Labors of Love auction ▪ Procured over 2,000 pounds of food and supply donations for the 2012 Project Homeless Connect pet services section ▪ Presented at 20+ area organizations to raise awareness of YWCA Missoula services Show less
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Missoula Children's Theatre
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United States
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Nonprofit Administration Intern
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Aug 2010 - May 2011
Worked closely with a variety of home administrative directors at an international nonprofit. ▪ Wrote press releases, community event calendar listings and a funded grant award ▪ Assisted with event planning, execution of VIP events and the 40th Birthday auction ▪ Created box office and internship quick reference sheets Worked closely with a variety of home administrative directors at an international nonprofit. ▪ Wrote press releases, community event calendar listings and a funded grant award ▪ Assisted with event planning, execution of VIP events and the 40th Birthday auction ▪ Created box office and internship quick reference sheets
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Education
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2006 - 2011
The University of Montana
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies
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