Experience

HOPE 4 Youth

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Advancement

  • Oct 2022 - Present

• Manager of Community Engagement

  • Aug 2020 - Oct 2022

  The Manager of Community Engagement is responsible for the development and implementation of annual HOPE 4 Youth fundraising events and a robust volunteer program. The community engagement strategies are focused on building relationships with volunteers, local community partners, and community members to increase awareness and support for HOPE 4 Youth and its mission. In addition to planning, coordination and execution of the organization's special events and other activities, this positions is also responsible for the recruitment, on boarding, scheduling and management of HOPE 4 Youth volunteers across all programming areas in conjunction with staff. Show less

• Community Outreach and Event Specialist

  • Mar 2020 - Aug 2020

  The Community Engagement & Events Specialist is responsible for working with the Advancement Team to coordinate various fundraising, tabling and other special events for HOPE 4 Youth.Responsibilities Include:Event Management- 70%• In collaboration with the Advancement Team, plans and coordinates the logistics of all events including venue, food, program, attendees and volunteers.• Recruits event volunteers, coordinates event committees, tracks ticket sales, auction items, tabling kits, silent auctions, games, and other donations.• Tracks event expenses / invoices, against planned expenses, and revenue.• Supervises the set-up, running and breakdown of events, identifying and resolving problems. Speaking Engagements- 30%• Presents at local schools, faith communities, and other partner groups; engages partners in promoting HOPE 4 Youth advocacy and awareness.• Develops new ideas to expand agency donation drives, create awareness, and increase event attendance.• Assists the Manager of Volunteer Engagement with scheduling volunteer roles at hope's closet, the Drop In Center, and HOPE Place as needed. Show less



YMCA of Greater Saint Paul

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Membership Director

  • Apr 2007 - Jul 2013

   Developed annual strategies to achieve goal of increasing branch member retention annually  Planned and implemented opening of the Chain of Lakes YMCA including: marketing materials, brand recognition within the community, membership sales, fundraising , events, facility set up and staff recruitment  Manage the planning and delivery of quality programs and services in all departments including, marketing programs, recruiting members, assisting with increasing program enrollment, sales promotions, member experience, satisfaction, cross-selling and retention  Recruit, hire, develop and manage a diverse team for 25 member services staff and 32 kids stuff, providing positive and consistent leadership  Lead cross-functional teams of staff and volunteers on fundraising for YPartners scholarship fundraising program including: goal setting, strategizing, training, direct fundraising, and cultivating existing and new donors  Emphasize excellence in member experience, including registration process, program quality, communications, problem solving and safety and cleanliness of facility  Prepare annual and monthly membership and budget reports working closely with Executive Director, Product Management, Sales Director and Finance Department to meet financial goals in sales, retention and expenditures; overall responsible for $2M budget  Generate and maintain social media content and website for all branch departments/programs Show less



Thomas Irvine Dodge Nature Center

• Director of Educational Programs and Services

  • Jun 2002 - Jul 2003

  Director of Educational Programs Plan, direct and coordinate operations in the Education Department including daily operations, facility management, fiscal and budgetary management, grant writing and establishing contractual relationships with local school districts; $500K budget annually Assist with marketing strategies for the education and farm programs which resulted in 7 new long-term partnerships with community agencies, school districts and public agencies Recruited, hired, trained and supervised fifteen full time staff team members and up to twenty-five seasonal staff members, including workflow, conflict resolution and review processes Represented the organization at State education conferences, community events and national workshops as a speaker and a presenter. Prepared monthly reports for the Board of Directors meetings, annual meetings and donor meetings and assisted with fundraising and cultivation of new donors Show less



Ramsey County Parks and Recreation

• Outdoor Education Supervisor

  • Nov 1995 - Jun 2002

  Directed the operations of the Tamarack Nature Center including daily operations, facility management, fiscal and budgetary development and management, grant funding and project management;$350K budget annually Marketed and developed partnerships with fifteen community agencies, school districts, public and private agencies to provide long-term contracts for programs and services Recruited, hired, trained and supervised eight to ten full time staff members and up to twenty seasonal staff members including workflow, conflict resolution and review processes, Developed and implemented a volunteer program with over 125 volunteers annually, including recruitment, development, placement and recognition Show less



City of Roseville Parks and Recreation

• Director Naturalist

  • Sep 1992 - Nov 1995

  Directed the operations of the Harriet Alexander Nature Center including daily operations, facility management, fiscal and budgetary management and project management; $100K budget annually Developed and implemented educational contracts with local schools for pre-k to grade 5 environmental education programs Recruited, trained and supervised a 100+ volunteer program, including recruitment, placement and recognition Worked directly with the Community Board on strategic planning and work plans Developed and maintained natural history displays and marketing materials Show less