Ann Gaasch Email & Phone Number

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Leadership – Engage and mobilize all parts of FamilyWise in pursuit of the mission, vision and strategic objectives of the organization. Management – Manage staff of the organization to successfully implement the strategic direction, including infrastructure development and organizational growth. Identify, measure and communicate the metrics that demonstrate progress in achieving the mission and vision. Finance– Develop appropriate annual and longer term financial objectives and lead FamilyWise in consistently achieving these objectives. Manage FamilyWise’s $2.1 M budget, provided by government, fee for service, United Way, individuals, and philanthropic sources. Fund Raising - Manage fund development strategies for the organization to ensure diverse funding.  Program Development – Promote the organization and identify opportunities that allow for programmatic and organizational growth in areas that fit our mission, meet a community need and are sustainable. Stakeholder Relationships – Serve as the external spokesperson for the organization and maintain and increase the level of engagement from key stakeholder groups, including counties, individuals, corporations, and foundations. Lead effective outreach and engagement of diverse communities. Build collaborative strategic alliances to further achievement of the mission. Strategy –With the Board of Directors, develop long and short-term action plans and activities that support the mission and vision. Identify short and long term trends in the non-profit and family services sectors and position the organization to thrive.

 Oversee six programs providing direct services for families Design, administer and evaluate comprehensive service programs to achieve the agency’s mission, goals, and objectives  Manage multiple government contracts and monitor performance of programs Provide case consultation and program supervision Develop and maintain collateral partnerships Hire, supervise and evaluate program staff Oversee program evaluation

Oversee six programs providing direct services to young people and their families, with $3.9 million dollar budgetProvide training and supervision for program supervisorsDevelop strategic initiatives, new programs and program servicesCoordinate and integrate multiple program services to achieve agency outcomesAssure compliance with local and state program licensing standards, and program performance standardsAssure compliance with the clinical expectations established by the agencyAssure effective program liaison with county social services, child protection services, school systems, police, and community organizationsManage the collection of program statistics and the development of program data reportsCoordinate and provide community education, public relations, and marketing of program servicesPrepare program reports for the boardManage the hiring, termination, and performance evaluation of program supervisors and program staff

Facilitated implementation, revision of state prevention planSuccessfully secured and coordinated two-year federal grant totaling $160,000 to support children’s mental health; served as lead writer for additional federal grantsCoordinated statewide advisory council with over 200 members and corresponding workgroupsPlanned conferences, encompassing regional, state and local audiencesProvided technical assistance on evidence-based strategies to internal stakeholders, government (local, state, federal and tribal) and community partnersParticipated in print, radio and television media interviewsFacilitated stakeholder meetings; conducted trainings and presentations on suicide prevention and related topics; reviewed grants Managed thirteen community grants with budget of $900,000; oversaw workplan development and execution; provided resources and training; monitored progress and conducted site visits

Guided assumption of programs from previous outside fiscal agencies’ oversightOversaw program services for collaborative organization with a focus on child health, child development, family functioning and school readinessDirected daily operations for 26 diverse staff and 6 sitesDeveloped and monitored agency budget of $3 millionPromoted quality programming and client-centered services for all programs Designed outcome-based evaluation tools, implemented evaluation process, analyzed and interpreted data; developed long range plan; ensured compliance with regulationsConstructed grants and reports that accurately and persuasively reflected program servicesCreatively identified and developed relationships and resources to benefit organization and community Coordinated with development director to determine appropriate funding opportunities Created and oversaw transparent grant distribution process; reviewed proposals and determined funding levels for non-agency programs

Family Services ManagerLed family service department, including a licensed daycare and the Family Resiliency Team, with a diverse staff of 16, volunteer staff of 50 and a budget of $500,000 During staff transition, served as Human Resource Manager; consulted to supervisors on disciplinary actions; administered benefits and employee recognitionManaged employee relations: recruited, hired, trained, supervised and terminated employees; Coordinated staff committees to revise hiring practices, performance review process ,and personnel guidelines handbook Developed and presented training to managers and supervisors on shared leadership and outcomes; developing a 0-based budget; and intervening in performance issuesDeveloped and sustained partnerships with community and government agencies Identified opportunities to utilize non-traditional workforce solutions

Developed programming for families and children in youth crisis shelter and transitional housing programInitiated programming for families living in community and follow-up services for familiesDesigned parenting program componentCreated trainings, workshops and presentations on group facilitator and advanced facilitator trainings; grief and children; strength-based client services; and ecological philosophy and domestic violence

Conducted needs assessment for children and parents in crisis shelter and transitional housingFacilitated support groups for children

M.A., Counseling And General Psychology

B.A., English

High School Diploma