Machel Piper
Director of Development at North Shore Community Development Coalition- Claim this Profile
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ASL (American Sign Language) Native or bilingual proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Certified Voice Actor
Voice CoachesJun, 2015- Sep, 2024 -
Consultative Sales
-Jan, 2012- Sep, 2024
Experience
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North Shore Community Development Coalition
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Development
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Jan 2017 - Present
• Increased overall individual, foundation, grant and corporate giving by 895% since 2016.• Oversee all foundation and grant management which has increased by 459% and has an average 48% rate of return since 2018.• Lead development/sales strategies with the CEO for high net worth donor research and solicitation.• Developed new systems management for the organization including, implementing a new donor database, moves management, and grant management tools.• Responsible for all peer to peer campaigns, on-line campaigns, annual giving campaigns and event sponsorships.• Initiated monthly giving and new giving platforms.• Research and solicit gifts up to six figures.• Engage Board and Advisory Board members for fundraising prospects.• Manage a portfolio of 300+ individual donors, family foundations and corporate donors• Highly engage donors and corporations with volunteer opportunities within the organization.• Founder of the "North Shore Development Group" to cross connect with other development professionals and share best practices.
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External Relations Manager
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Sep 2016 - Dec 2016
• Manage a portfolio of donors by building relationships with local companies and individuals.• Organize small donor recognition and local fundraising events.• Coordinate efforts in raising funds for the Community Investment Tax Credit.
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Director, Community Impact
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May 2015 - Jul 2016
• Managed a portfolio of agencies by building relationships with community based agencies• Managed and supported UWMBMV initiative work which includes Brain Building in Progress, Summer Learning Collaborative and Summer Experiences in Greater Lowell • Co-led the restructuring of UWMBMV culture code and values• Collaborated on local advisory boards and collective impact groups• Collaborated on writing grants for UWMBMV initiatives
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Executive Administrator
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Jul 2014 - May 2015
• Supported the CEA and CDO with activities related to Community Impact, Volunteer Engagement, Marketing, Public Policy and Development• Planned and executed senior level donor meetings, committee, council and cabinet meetings• Managed daily communications for the CEA and CDO• Served as intra-division liaison
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United Way of Southeast Louisiana
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Assistant to the President
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Jan 2011 - Jul 2014
• Wrote grant proposals to family foundations and corporations that brought in just over $750,000 per year • Engaged and coordinated multiple committees and boards with an emphasis in donor development • Cooperated in a team to create effective internal and external communications as part of United Way’s Transformation process • Developed meetings with company CEO’s to create deeper relationships with corporations to encourage community philanthropy • Researched various companies and foundations to aid in donor engagement strategies • Certified Consultative Sales Consultant with three years of practice • Initiated a monthly internal newsletter to create an open line of communication between departments to aid in breaking down departmental “silos” • Partook in normal duties which included; donor research, composing emails, creating spreadsheets, transcribing letters, managing Outlook calendars and carrying out continuous communication between staff and community volunteers • Participated in 3 years of Toastmasters to hone speaking skills
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Teacher
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Mar 2010 - Jun 2010
• Designed, managed and instructed ten ASL (American Sign Language) sessions along with five math sessions through a variety of media to adults and children grades pre-k through 5 with a focus on ADHD students • Designed, managed and instructed ten ASL (American Sign Language) sessions along with five math sessions through a variety of media to adults and children grades pre-k through 5 with a focus on ADHD students
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Lac Courte Orelles Ojibwe School
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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1st Grade Teacher
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Aug 2009 - Jun 2010
• Acknowledged by the reading specialist as an instructor who significantly raised reading test scores • Acted as liaise between the Ojibwe school and the Winter After School program to bridge cultures in the region • Engaged students by the inclusion of art, music, and physical movement in most lessons to increase subject interest and performance (similar to the Louisiana A+ Schools Arts Integration Program) • Acknowledged by the reading specialist as an instructor who significantly raised reading test scores • Acted as liaise between the Ojibwe school and the Winter After School program to bridge cultures in the region • Engaged students by the inclusion of art, music, and physical movement in most lessons to increase subject interest and performance (similar to the Louisiana A+ Schools Arts Integration Program)
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Self Employed
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Private Music Teacher
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2001 - 2005
• Established and managed a successful private business teaching and developing individual instrumental lessons for 30 students ages 5 through adult with an emphasis on ADHD students • Mentored at risk teen girls through the use of music and instruments • Taught music by ear and by traditional theory which included instruments: piano, guitar, flute, Irish flute, bodhrán, tin whistle, clarinet, saxophone, and voice • Established and managed a successful private business teaching and developing individual instrumental lessons for 30 students ages 5 through adult with an emphasis on ADHD students • Mentored at risk teen girls through the use of music and instruments • Taught music by ear and by traditional theory which included instruments: piano, guitar, flute, Irish flute, bodhrán, tin whistle, clarinet, saxophone, and voice
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Professional Irish Musician
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1999 - 2005
• Performed in multiple Irish bands (The Drowsy Maggies, Banish Misfortune, Kesh, & Good Luck) at numerous localities and festivals throughout Wisconsin • Engaged and entertained audiences by step dancing, singing, and playing the Irish flute, tin whistle, bodhrán, uillean pipes, guitar and keyboard • Performed in multiple Irish bands (The Drowsy Maggies, Banish Misfortune, Kesh, & Good Luck) at numerous localities and festivals throughout Wisconsin • Engaged and entertained audiences by step dancing, singing, and playing the Irish flute, tin whistle, bodhrán, uillean pipes, guitar and keyboard
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New Holstein Public Library
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Children's Program Director
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2003 - 2004
• Designed, coordinated, and instructed reading activities, art projects, and the summer reading program • Developed and initiated programs that had an emphasis on cultural diversity • Ensured weekly reading circles and art/craft projects to promote reading for children ages 2-6 • Designed, coordinated, and instructed reading activities, art projects, and the summer reading program • Developed and initiated programs that had an emphasis on cultural diversity • Ensured weekly reading circles and art/craft projects to promote reading for children ages 2-6
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Music Teacher and 3rd Grade Teacher
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2002 - 2003
• Developed, directed, and instructed the Christmas music program for grades pre-k through 8 • Acknowledged for developing a rigorous curricula that significantly raised math scores • Developed, directed, and instructed the Christmas music program for grades pre-k through 8 • Acknowledged for developing a rigorous curricula that significantly raised math scores
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Kindergarten Teacher
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1999 - 2002
• Designed and implemented a team teaching curriculum with other kindergarten teachers in all subject areas to create a strong, open line of communication and raise teaching standards for the entire school • Exceled in communicating, instructing, and guiding learning disabled students, allowing them to test out of special programs and participate in a regular classroom full time • Responsible for initiating color blind testing in the district • Designed and implemented reading groups consisting of kindergarten, first, and fourth grade students to enhance teamwork, reading skills, self-confidence and communication among children and adults • Managed volunteers in tutoring at risk students
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Education
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St. Norbert College
Elementary Education, Education -
University of St. Thomas
Post Graduate Courses in Education
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