Darcie Howard
Executive Director at Monk Botanical Gardens- Claim this Profile
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Lori Pingle
Darcie is very talented and is a very hard worker. She is willing to work hard to get the desired results on a day to day basis. She works well with others and creates a positive work environment. I enjoyed working with Darcie and look forward to an opportunity to work with her in the future.
LinkedIn User
I have known Darcie for many years and she is very professional, independent self-driven and with outstanding work ethic. She has worked very hard on achieving her goals and she will be an asset to any organization fortunate enough to hire her.
Lori Pingle
Darcie is very talented and is a very hard worker. She is willing to work hard to get the desired results on a day to day basis. She works well with others and creates a positive work environment. I enjoyed working with Darcie and look forward to an opportunity to work with her in the future.
LinkedIn User
I have known Darcie for many years and she is very professional, independent self-driven and with outstanding work ethic. She has worked very hard on achieving her goals and she will be an asset to any organization fortunate enough to hire her.
Lori Pingle
Darcie is very talented and is a very hard worker. She is willing to work hard to get the desired results on a day to day basis. She works well with others and creates a positive work environment. I enjoyed working with Darcie and look forward to an opportunity to work with her in the future.
LinkedIn User
I have known Darcie for many years and she is very professional, independent self-driven and with outstanding work ethic. She has worked very hard on achieving her goals and she will be an asset to any organization fortunate enough to hire her.
Lori Pingle
Darcie is very talented and is a very hard worker. She is willing to work hard to get the desired results on a day to day basis. She works well with others and creates a positive work environment. I enjoyed working with Darcie and look forward to an opportunity to work with her in the future.
LinkedIn User
I have known Darcie for many years and she is very professional, independent self-driven and with outstanding work ethic. She has worked very hard on achieving her goals and she will be an asset to any organization fortunate enough to hire her.
Credentials
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Lean Six Sigma Foundations
Lynda.comJun, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Communicating in Times of Change
Lynda.comMay, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Communicating with Empathy
Lynda.comMay, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
InDesign CC 2017 Essential Training
Lynda.comMay, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
InDesign for Editors
Lynda.comApr, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Persuading Others
Lynda.comMay, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Project Learning Tree
Project Learning TreeApr, 2005- Nov, 2024 -
Project WET
Project WET FoundationApr, 2005- Nov, 2024 -
Project WILD
Project WildJan, 1998- Nov, 2024 -
American Heart Assoication CPR/First Aid
American Heart InstituteJan, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Monk Botanical Gardens
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Aug 2017 - Present
I am leading a formally all volunteer organization through the next stage of development. Beyond overseeing the day to day operations, I am developing and implementing business procedures and policies, developing and executing a complete fundraising plan to build a solid funding base, hiring staff, strategically supporting volunteers to coordinate a variety of mission based programs and communication plan, engaging community members and groups with the organization, and seeking and developing community partners. Show less
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Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education-UWSP
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Stevens Point, Wisconsin
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Outreach Program Manager
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2016 - Aug 2017
• Worked with partners and stakeholders, obtaining over $800K in grant support. • Supervised and engaged 9 staff leading to evaluation and improvements of programs. • Led strategic planning development for organization resulting in a three-year plan. • Strategically evaluated program and staff structure, leading to a more efficient structure of the organization and an increase in participants. • Worked with partners and stakeholders, obtaining over $800K in grant support. • Supervised and engaged 9 staff leading to evaluation and improvements of programs. • Led strategic planning development for organization resulting in a three-year plan. • Strategically evaluated program and staff structure, leading to a more efficient structure of the organization and an increase in participants.
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Montana Conservation Voters
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Associate
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2015 - 2015
I developed and implemented a fundraising campaign for MCV through direct donor development and a state wide fundraising event reaching a $92K goal. I developed and implemented a fundraising campaign for MCV through direct donor development and a state wide fundraising event reaching a $92K goal.
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Montana Audubon
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Montana Audubon Center Director
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2010 - 2015
• Strategically planned and implemented the restoration and public programs of a 54-acre arboretum. • Supervised programs, staff and volunteers which lead to an increase of 300 to 5000 participants in four years. • Developed, managed, raised funds and community support for a nature play space which increased foot traffic by 300% • Strategically planned and implemented the restoration and public programs of a 54-acre arboretum. • Supervised programs, staff and volunteers which lead to an increase of 300 to 5000 participants in four years. • Developed, managed, raised funds and community support for a nature play space which increased foot traffic by 300%
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YMCA of Greater Bergen County
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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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Director of Camping Services
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2009 - 2010
• Managed and implemented volunteer events with camp alumni and families leading to improved facilities and a more engaged camp community • Effective fiscal management maintaining balanced budget. • Directed and facilitated three day camps and one residential camp with 75 staff and 2400 campers. • Managed and implemented volunteer events with camp alumni and families leading to improved facilities and a more engaged camp community • Effective fiscal management maintaining balanced budget. • Directed and facilitated three day camps and one residential camp with 75 staff and 2400 campers.
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Maria Mitchell Association
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Education
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2006 - 2009
• Developed a successful year-round education program for all ages, which grew from 500 to 4000 particpants in two years. • Implemented a new private camp model leading to an increase of $30K a year in revenue. • Cultivated partnerships with local non-profits, schools and community businesses. • Led an international trip to cultivate premier donors, resulting in a 10% increase in giving. • Developed a successful year-round education program for all ages, which grew from 500 to 4000 particpants in two years. • Implemented a new private camp model leading to an increase of $30K a year in revenue. • Cultivated partnerships with local non-profits, schools and community businesses. • Led an international trip to cultivate premier donors, resulting in a 10% increase in giving.
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Environmental Education Specialist
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2003 - 2006
• Tripled attendance and revenue in three years through development of partnerships and engaging and training staff. • Managed an outdoor education center which served 15,000 participants each year. • Tripled attendance and revenue in three years through development of partnerships and engaging and training staff. • Managed an outdoor education center which served 15,000 participants each year.
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Education
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University of Leeds
M.S., Biodiversity and Conservation Biology -
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
B.S., Wildlife Conservation
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