Monica Wahlberg
Development Director at The River Food Pantry- Claim this Profile
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Julianna Stohs
As a supervisor, Monica did an excellent job in training me to perform my work tasks, setting clear expectations, and creating an environment where I felt fully empowered to perform my job duties. She was available to help me navigate any challenging situations that arose with grantees or other departments, while also helping me to gain considerably more autonomy over the course of my internship. She was quick to present opportunities for professional development and was an advocate for her direct reports.
Andy Karellas
Monica has been a great colleague and resource to our network of state trade directors. She’s the go-to-person for questions around the STEP grant is and is always willing to help. Missed her at our recent SIDO forum!
Julianna Stohs
As a supervisor, Monica did an excellent job in training me to perform my work tasks, setting clear expectations, and creating an environment where I felt fully empowered to perform my job duties. She was available to help me navigate any challenging situations that arose with grantees or other departments, while also helping me to gain considerably more autonomy over the course of my internship. She was quick to present opportunities for professional development and was an advocate for her direct reports.
Andy Karellas
Monica has been a great colleague and resource to our network of state trade directors. She’s the go-to-person for questions around the STEP grant is and is always willing to help. Missed her at our recent SIDO forum!
Julianna Stohs
As a supervisor, Monica did an excellent job in training me to perform my work tasks, setting clear expectations, and creating an environment where I felt fully empowered to perform my job duties. She was available to help me navigate any challenging situations that arose with grantees or other departments, while also helping me to gain considerably more autonomy over the course of my internship. She was quick to present opportunities for professional development and was an advocate for her direct reports.
Andy Karellas
Monica has been a great colleague and resource to our network of state trade directors. She’s the go-to-person for questions around the STEP grant is and is always willing to help. Missed her at our recent SIDO forum!
Julianna Stohs
As a supervisor, Monica did an excellent job in training me to perform my work tasks, setting clear expectations, and creating an environment where I felt fully empowered to perform my job duties. She was available to help me navigate any challenging situations that arose with grantees or other departments, while also helping me to gain considerably more autonomy over the course of my internship. She was quick to present opportunities for professional development and was an advocate for her direct reports.
Andy Karellas
Monica has been a great colleague and resource to our network of state trade directors. She’s the go-to-person for questions around the STEP grant is and is always willing to help. Missed her at our recent SIDO forum!
Credentials
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Certificate in Project Management
University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeNov, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Certificate in Fund Raising Management
The Fund Raising School - Center on Philanthropy at Indiana UniversityAug, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
Certificate in Federal Grants Management
Management Concepts Inc.
Experience
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The River Food Pantry
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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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Development Director
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Oct 2022 - Present
Engaging the community to give generously to the River's mission and vision of building community by offering opportunities to serve, donate, and collaborate. Engaging the community to give generously to the River's mission and vision of building community by offering opportunities to serve, donate, and collaborate.
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The Foth Companies
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United States
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Professional Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Grant Specialist
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Mar 2021 - Oct 2022
Wrote state and federal grants on behalf of municipalities and clients for the engineering work Foth contracted for. Proposed policies, procedures, and processes for a company wide grants program across business units. Wrote state and federal grants on behalf of municipalities and clients for the engineering work Foth contracted for. Proposed policies, procedures, and processes for a company wide grants program across business units.
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Monroe Street Arts Center
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United States
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Arts & Crafts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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May 2019 - Jun 2020
Collaborated with board of directors to define organizational vision and created committees. Developed and led execution of successful capital campaign in one year. Updated policies and procedures related to fiscal management, programming, HR, health regulations, and overall best practices. Supervised staff, including executive and management teams. ● Secured $765K through capital campaign. ● Increased number of annual grant applications from two to 18. ● Facilitated and coordinated the organization's move into new facility. ● Transitioned to online programming during pandemic, while maintaining 80% of student enrollment and 70% of revenue stream. Reference: Rene Heiden, former board chair & capital campaign committee reneheiden@gmail.com, 608-438-5245 Show less
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Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
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United States
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Financial Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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International Grants Manager
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Nov 2012 - May 2019
Strategically used $2M budget to administer state and federal grant programs. Led presentations at statewide conferences and international trade shows. Supervised international intern and grant coordinator. • Represented State of Wisconsin at Hannover Messe trade show in Germany. • Wrote five federal grants that earned $2.4M for state organization. • Boosted program participation by 547% by cultivating partnerships with corporate leaders. Reference: Mark Rhoda-Reis, Bureau Director, International Agri-Business Center, DATCP mark.rhoda-reis@boamarglobal.com, 608-695-4000 Show less
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Wisconsin Historical Foundation
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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Development Officer
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Jun 2009 - Jun 2011
Planned and organized annual, major, capital gift, and special events. • Facilitated outreach to 300 prospective gift donors during $77M capital campaign. • Landed $300K gift as team lead for capital campaign drive. • Directed launch of public campaign by coordinating efforts of 80+ member cross-divisional team. Reference: Martha Truby, Fundraising Strategy & Data Consultant, Make-a-Wish Foundation mmtruby@gmail.com, 608-345-1894 Planned and organized annual, major, capital gift, and special events. • Facilitated outreach to 300 prospective gift donors during $77M capital campaign. • Landed $300K gift as team lead for capital campaign drive. • Directed launch of public campaign by coordinating efforts of 80+ member cross-divisional team. Reference: Martha Truby, Fundraising Strategy & Data Consultant, Make-a-Wish Foundation mmtruby@gmail.com, 608-345-1894
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Fund Development & Membership Specialist
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Feb 2000 - Jun 2009
Directed annual giving program. Wrote grants targeting foundations, corporations, government, and United Ways. Offered presentations on Girl Scout program at recruitment events, community leader meetings, and regional conferences. • Increased participation in annual giving program by 200%. • Recruited and led 500+ volunteers dispersed throughout ten counties. Reference: Wendy Dordel, VP Council Consulting, Girl Scouts of the USA wendyddordel@gmail.com, 608-332-5479 Directed annual giving program. Wrote grants targeting foundations, corporations, government, and United Ways. Offered presentations on Girl Scout program at recruitment events, community leader meetings, and regional conferences. • Increased participation in annual giving program by 200%. • Recruited and led 500+ volunteers dispersed throughout ten counties. Reference: Wendy Dordel, VP Council Consulting, Girl Scouts of the USA wendyddordel@gmail.com, 608-332-5479
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Gould Farm
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clinical Activities Coordinator
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Jan 1998 - Dec 1999
Developed comprehensive therapeutic activities, arts, and educational programs for the staff, volunteers, and clients within an intentional community serving those with mental illness. Assisted with presentations and tours of the community to prospective clients and their families, local National Alliance for the Mentally Ill chapters, and at a national conference Reference: Heidi, Haverkamp, Author & Episcopal Priest heidiruthha@gmail.com, 773-844-1620 Developed comprehensive therapeutic activities, arts, and educational programs for the staff, volunteers, and clients within an intentional community serving those with mental illness. Assisted with presentations and tours of the community to prospective clients and their families, local National Alliance for the Mentally Ill chapters, and at a national conference Reference: Heidi, Haverkamp, Author & Episcopal Priest heidiruthha@gmail.com, 773-844-1620
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Education
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2004 - 2006
Lesley University
MA, Interdisciplinary Studies -
1992 - 1997
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
BS, Communication Science & Disorders
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