Anne Schenk
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TWIN CITIES OBEDIENCE TRAINING CLUB
08.2016 - Current
- Hired as the first full-time leader of Minnesota's largest AKC-affiliated nonprofit obedience training club.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy, increasing revenue by 47% since 2016.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to break down silos, improve communication, and increase morale.
- Drove strategic and technological improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Improved communication and marketing efforts using social media, websites and print and electronic media.
- Established performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess training staff's performance.
VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING
GLEANERS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Responsible for strategic communication for key stakeholders, including donors, board members, staff, community partners.
- Chief brand and reputation manager.
- Press spokesperson.
- Coached staff of three in implementing communication, marketing and public relations activities that raised $6 million in annual support.
VICE PRESIDENT OF ADVANCEMENT
GLEANERS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Responsible for planning and execution of activities that generated $13 million in revenue annually.
- Managed individual, corporate and foundation relationships.
- Developed and monitored complex budgets.
- Was instrumental in developing the 'Household Impact Model,' an innovative way to measure economic and other benefits to households provided by Gleaners’ programs and services.
- Oversaw two years of incremental growth in Gleaners’ annual fund raising.
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT
GLEANERS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Oversaw communication and marketing activities that generated more than $6 million in annual revenue.
- Represented Gleaners to media, donors, and other key constituents.
- Managed implementation and growth of cause marketing matching-gift campaigns in partnership with corporate and foundation donors
- In 2012, received Blackbaud’s first ever national Impact Award for Best Multi-Channel Campaign by a nonprofit agency
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION
GLEANERS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Oversaw the execution of Gleaners’ fund raising and community events.
- Wrote and managed production of print and online marketing materials.
- Managed volunteer Speakers Bureau and provided training to volunteers.
- Coordinated press outreach and events.
- Oversaw the redesign of Gleaners’ Web site and expansion of online communications strategies, resulting in a 57% growth in online fund raising.
VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
01.2005 - 12.2008
- Responsible for communication, marketing, public relations and publications for one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing community foundations.
- Oversaw production of print and electronic materials, including annual reports, newsletters, Web site, donor brochures and press communications.
- Wrote speeches and talking points for foundation leadership.
- Managed design, marketing and public relations consultants.
PROGRAM OFFICER
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
01.2003 - 12.2005
- Developed and implemented 'The Great Outdoors,' a three-year, $3 million grant program aimed at improving the health, learning and well being of children through family involvement in outdoor activities.
- Developed grant making guidelines, evaluated and recommended programs for funding, and monitored selected programs for outcomes and lessons learned.
DONOR COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATE
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
01.2001 - 12.2003
- Hired for new position focused on sharing donors’ stories and improving donor communication.
- Assisted in development of donor brochures, fund descriptions and marketing materials.
- Wrote, edited and proofread gift acknowledgments, grant proposals and reports to funders.
CAMPAIGN MANAGER
MARYANN MAHAFFEY FOR CITY COUNCIL
01.2001 - 12.2001
- Company Overview: Detroit, MI
- Managed successful campaign of longstanding member of Detroit City Council
- Coordinated volunteers, managed candidate's schedule, worked with media and PR counsel, organized events and fund raisers
- Detroit, MI
Education
Certificate of Completion - Principles and Techniques of Fundraising
the Fund Raising School at Indiana University
Master of Arts - Organizational Communication and Public Relations
Wayne State University
Detroit, MIBachelor of Arts - Psychology
Wayne State University
DetroitNo Degree - Dog Trainer Comprehensive Course
Karen Pryor Academy
OnlineSkills
- Marketing communication
- Media and public relations
- Multichannel fund raising
- Speech writing and public speaking
- Budget management
- Crisis management
- Staff management
- Event management
- Volunteer management
- Dog training
Certification
- Dog Trainer Comprehensive, Karen Pryor Academy - Currently pursuing
Dog Training
Passionate about evidence-based, positive reinforcement dog training. Currently training 3 dogs in agility, scent work, and obedience and have earned agility, scent work, tricks, and AKC Canine Good Citizen titles.
Timeline
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TWIN CITIES OBEDIENCE TRAINING CLUB
08.2016 - Current
VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING
GLEANERS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
01.2015 - 12.2016
VICE PRESIDENT OF ADVANCEMENT
GLEANERS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
01.2013 - 12.2015
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT
GLEANERS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
01.2010 - 12.2013
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION
GLEANERS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
01.2008 - 12.2010
VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
01.2005 - 12.2008
PROGRAM OFFICER
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
01.2003 - 12.2005
DONOR COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATE
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
01.2001 - 12.2003
CAMPAIGN MANAGER
MARYANN MAHAFFEY FOR CITY COUNCIL
01.2001 - 12.2001
- Dog Trainer Comprehensive, Karen Pryor Academy - Currently pursuing
Certificate of Completion - Principles and Techniques of Fundraising
the Fund Raising School at Indiana University
Master of Arts - Organizational Communication and Public Relations
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Wayne State University
No Degree - Dog Trainer Comprehensive Course
Karen Pryor Academy
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