Michelle Michaels
Valparaiso
Summary
A dedicated professional in non profit organizations for over 10 years with proven leadership in fundraising, special events and organizational development. Thoroughly understands donor development, campaign marketing and how to create unique events and strategies to engage the community and meet fundraising needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Special Events and Development
Hilltop Neighborhood House
05.2021 - 04.2024
- Facilitated all aspects of annual fundraising efforts
- Surpassed event fundraising goals in 2022 and 2023
- Managed Resource & Development Committee and Board correspondence
- Connected with local organizations to create new fundraising opportunities
- Designed marketing print materials for campaigns
- Coordinated volunteers and logistics at all events
- Maintained donor records and donations
Executive Event Coordinator
Valparaiso Events
06.2014 - 05.2021
- Developed and conceptualized engaging events and experiences for the community
- Booked and managed national and local entertainment contracts for concert events
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events
- Managed budgets and costs of projects and events
- Executed all logistical aspects of events
Community Engagement Coordinator
Thrivent Lakeshore Group
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Created events to engage Thrivent members and general community
- Worked with corporate office to enhance office strategies and organization
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
Purdue University - North Central
Westville, IN1993
Skills
- Fundraising Campaigns
- Special Event Planning
- Campaign Conceptualization
- Volunteer Management
- Community Engagement
- Brand Development and Marketing
- Donor Relations
- Budgeting and Allocation
- Website Management
- Donor Management System Software
Timeline
Director of Special Events and Development
Hilltop Neighborhood House
05.2021 - 04.2024
Executive Event Coordinator
Valparaiso Events
06.2014 - 05.2021
Community Engagement Coordinator
Thrivent Lakeshore Group
08.2012 - 06.2014
Associate of Arts - Business
Purdue University - North Central
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