Bree Muehlbauer, Mpa, Cfre Email & Phone Number

Digital Health Strategies is a data and technology solutions company empowering healthcare organizations to maximize the value of patient relationships.

I teach grant writing, fundraising, and program planning and evaluation as part of the nonprofit administration graduate-level coursework in the Baucus Institute Department of Public Administration and Policy.

Marts&Lundy is one of the world’s leading fundraising consulting firms with a nearly century-long history. We are a recognized leader in helping institutions of all sizes build a culture of philanthropy. We believe in philanthropy's power to transform and enhance not only the institutions with which we work but, more importantly, the world in which we live.Recent Clients: University of California - San Diego, Roundabout Theatre, University of Colorado Boulder, Mount Tamalpais School, University of Illinois Foundation, The Washington Ballet, University of Colorado Denver, Trinity College School (Canada), University of San Francisco, Le Jardin Academy, Florida International University, California Baptist University, The Branson School, Washington University in St. Louis, Oklahoma State University Foundation, The George Washington University, and Bishop's University (Canada).

Peoria, Il

• Sole major gifts officer for the College of Education and Health Sciences.• Manage a portfolio of more than 250 donors, ensuring each donor receives regular and consistent moves toward solicitation and stewardship.• Increased giving by 38% in the first half of FY21. • Within first year, established four new scholarships and increased portfolio giving by 58%.• Plan, develop, and oversee the implementation of identification, qualification, cultivation and solicitation strategies for prospects in the College.• Work closely with the dean of the College, as well as faculty, University president, Vice President for Advancement, and other development officers to maximize private support to Bradley.• Create a persuasive verbal and written case supporting key programs and projects, effectively matching the interests of prospects to the strategic needs of the University.• Solicit annual and endowed scholarships as well as leadership level gifts above in support of University and College initiatives.• Write timely follow-up and related materials such as contact reports, cover and thank you letters, e-mail correspondence, reports, briefings, and proposals.• Track and record activities as they relate to assigned prospects using prospect management database.• Participate as an active member of the advancement office, sharing information and collaborating with colleagues in a respectful and professional manner and contributing to a healthy and positive work environment.

I oversaw all development activities of Jazz St. Louis including managing grant reporting and applications, stewardship and fundraising events, direct mail campaigns and annual giving.

I joined the development department at Jazz St. Louis, further utilizing my strengths in building meaningful relationships, planning stellar events and growing and managing successful programs. My main projects included building the Juice Box Jazz concert series, managing the Young Friends' Board and developing a robust corporate engagement program.• Oversaw all aspects of coordination for the Jazz St. Louis Gala.• Developed and executed Corporate Engagement program.• Planned and executed annual cultivation and stewardship events.• Planned and executed annual community engagement events including Juice Box Jazz concert series and annual scholarship fundraising event. • Recruited and managed the Young Friend’s board.• Developed social media strategies and wrote content promoting events and creating online philanthropic awareness.• Assisted with writing content to promote philanthropic opportunities for weekly e-newsletters.• Executed event-related components of the donor-recognition program.• Assisted the Director of Operations with outside rentals. • Coordinated event committees.

Greater St. Louis Area

I furthered Jazz St. Louis mission by providing excellent and energetic administrative support to both the Executive Director and Director of Development. As the main liaison between the executive office and outside constituencies, I built relationships with major donors to support and execute the goals of Jazz St. Louis. I supported the office management needs of a nimble non-profit arts organization, quickly assessing needs and resourcefully addressing challenges as they arise. • Certified notary public.• Developed comprehensive on-boarding process for new employees.• Managed CEO’s complex and frequently changing schedule and assist in all pre-planning for meetings and travel.• Conducted research and prepare documents and donor profiles for executive-level meetings.• Maintained thorough minutes for staff and board meetings.• Regularly drafted correspondence for or communicated on behalf of the CEO.• Managed donor information and contact within Raiser’s Edge database.

Saint Louis, Missouri

I was responsible for building and managing the organization’s civic initiative Read > Lead > Achieve, including a constellation of programs that impact literacy rates across North America. I oversaw hundreds of volunteers throughout the country, managed corporate partnerships and ensured organization’s philanthropic efforts aligned with mission and vision.• Managed a budget of more than $250,000.• Developed and delivered training curriculum for major programs and events.• Drove philanthropic efforts of 139 chapters and over 300 alumnae organizations.• Managed assessment and tracking of Fraternity's philanthropic programming.• Developed partnerships and programming opportunities to further the Fraternity's philanthropic vision.

Tysons Corner, Va

I managed day-to-day center operations, conducted assessments of incoming students, developed and oversaw curriculum plans, and established system to communicate student progress to parents. I built strong relationships with all partners in students’ education to ensure most effective outcomes for students.• Increased gross revenue 16% during first year.• Developed on-boarding and training curriculum and managed staff of 20. • Selected to develop workshops and ongoing staff training.• Established and managed community and school contacts. • Developed innovative marketing plans to generate new business.

Fairfax, Va

I was responsible for hiring, training and supervising staff. I developed highly engaging activity schedule for more than 800 students all while ensuring compliance with Virginia Department of Social Services standards. • Developed and delivered curriculum for more than 30 employees.• Managed camp budget and planned all camp activities for more than 800 students.• Generated more than $900,000 in revenue.

Fairfax, Va And Mclean, Va

I served as the eighth grade English teacher at Frost Middle School.• Prepared the students for the writing and reading SOL tests with a 99% pass rate. • Worked with a diverse student body including those who are deaf and hard of hearing, or enrolled in special education programs. • Introduced special Shakespeare study for two honors classes.I served as the Head Cheerleading Coach for McLean High School.• Managed staff of four coaches and team of parent volunteers.• Developed fundraisers and created a biannual weeklong youth camp to fundraise for program, raising thousands of dollars to supplement costs of the cheerleading program.

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Nonprofit Administration & Public Policy

Activities and Societies: Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society, NASPAA-Batten Student Simulation Competition, Graduate Research Assistant

Graduate Certificate, Nonprofit Administration

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English And Education Certificate

Activities and Societies: Cheerleading (Captain), Chamber Singers, General Admission, Pi Beta Phi, Nabors Service League