Nick Schafer, CFRE
Director of Mission Advancement at PRECIOUS BLOOD MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION NFP- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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Learning Gantt Charts
LinkedInFeb, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Crisis Communication
LinkedInOct, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Certified Fund Raising Executive
CFRE InternationalNov, 2015- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Director of Mission Advancement
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Nov 2019 - Present
PBMR is a hope-filled restorative justice community. Rooted in the spirituality of the Precious Blood, we restore human dignity through hospitality, hope and healing. We work as agents of reconciliation to:-Build relationships among youth and families impacted by violence and/or conflict-Create safe spaces where people can experience radical hospitality, hope and healing-Promote a restorative justice approach to conflict and build a sense of communityWe serve youth, families, and community members that reside in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood who are impacted by violence and the criminal justice system. We also work directly with men and women who are currently incarcerated.
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Communicators for Women Religious
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Jun 2016 - Nov 2019
Leading a global network of professionals dedicated to advancing the mission of Catholic Sisters. CWR is a resource to our members by providing networking, continuing education and professional development opportunities, while serving the larger community as a way to connect with Catholic Sisters and the ministries in which they serve. CWR is committeed to raising the public profile of the good works in which sisters are engaged around the world and garnering support for those ministries. Leading a global network of professionals dedicated to advancing the mission of Catholic Sisters. CWR is a resource to our members by providing networking, continuing education and professional development opportunities, while serving the larger community as a way to connect with Catholic Sisters and the ministries in which they serve. CWR is committeed to raising the public profile of the good works in which sisters are engaged around the world and garnering support for those ministries.
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Chief Communication & Development Officer
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Jul 2011 - Jun 2016
Chief Development Officer, responsible for the establishment and advancement of Library development activities including: project development, donor research & identification, cultivation, relations, and recognition; Annual Fund; Major Gifts; and Planned Giving. Led a small team of dedicated development professionals to foster a culture of philanthropy in support of the Library mission.Chief Communication Officer, responsible for the creation and management of a team of dedicated professionals who facilitate all internal and external Library communication including: public relations, event promotion & marketing, graphic arts services, web content creation and maintenance, social media management, etc.
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Saint Joseph College of Indiana
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of the College Fund
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Jul 2008 - Jul 2011
Development officer responsible for annual giving (individual giving, direct mail, e-solicitation, special events, special projects); Phonathon campaign; mid-sized capital projects campaigns; donor cultivation; planned and supported fundraising and stewardship events. Recruited, trained, and managed numerous volunteers, volunteer solicitors, and managed interns.
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Area Director of Campus Life
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Jul 2007 - Jul 2008
Supervised 30 Resident Assistants and 5 residence halls. Focused on community building, conflict resolution, student support, and assisted with policy enforcement. Designed and facilitated RA training sessions for conflict resolution, policy scenario role-play, interpersonal communication, and formal presentation skills.
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Environmental Programs Supervisor
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Feb 2006 - Jul 2007
Supervised the Elkhart EnviroCorps an AmeriCorps*Indiana program and the Elkhart Environmental Center. Managed grants including: Indiana Department of Natural Resources Land Management Grants (Bootlake Nature Preserve), Corporation for National & Community Service AmeriCorps Program Grant. Supervised the Elkhart EnviroCorps an AmeriCorps*Indiana program and the Elkhart Environmental Center. Managed grants including: Indiana Department of Natural Resources Land Management Grants (Bootlake Nature Preserve), Corporation for National & Community Service AmeriCorps Program Grant.
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AmeriCorps NCCC
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Team Leader / Corps Member
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Aug 2003 - Jul 2005
Served on a team of 10 Corps Members (03-04) and lead a second team (04-05) trained and dedicated to full time national and community service. Engaged in projects related to disaster relief, environmental improvement/restoration, education support, and substandard housing improvement (Habitat for Humanity). Served communities in the Southeastern United States including: Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, and the US Virgin Islands Served on a team of 10 Corps Members (03-04) and lead a second team (04-05) trained and dedicated to full time national and community service. Engaged in projects related to disaster relief, environmental improvement/restoration, education support, and substandard housing improvement (Habitat for Humanity). Served communities in the Southeastern United States including: Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, and the US Virgin Islands
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Education
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2010 - 2011
The Fund Raising School
Certificate in Fundraising Management, Philanthropy -
1999 - 2003
St. Joseph's College (IN)
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts, Commucation, English - Literature
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