Cathy Hartmann Email & Phone Number

1310 Papin Street, Suite 402, St. Louis, Mo 63103

Lead and direct the organization, working with the Board to implement the mission to provide educational programs, increasing literacy skills in children through the arts and developing the 21st century skills of creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and communication. Rebuilt a nine person team, resulting in ordinary income increases of 67 percent in fiscal year 2014 and 267 percent in fiscal year 2015. Increased special event revenue by 27 percent during same period. Represent the organization in the community and oversee all daily operations, serving approximately 55 thousand children, annually, through 85+ contractual, teaching partners. Develop long-range and short-term goals in support of strategic plan. Oversee an annual operating budget of $1M and all fundraising through foundation grants, corporate sponsorship, annual gala and trivia night. Hire, supervise and evaluate a nine member team, consisting of program, development, marketing, administrative and accounting staff. Serve as Ex-officio on all board committees.

Town & Country, Mo

Hold vital program management, risk management, event management and funding roles. Manage Gateway Region educational outreach comprising Camp EDI, Project Power, Family Link and Red Bird Family Retreat. Manage program budget of over $.3 million, interns and several volunteer committees. Secured $.5 million+ in annual funding for operations through grant writing, corporate sponsorships, program service fees, clubs and organizations, and United Way in 2012. > Hire and supervise camp staff. > Facilitate camp attendance via Red Bird Retreat, a family experience that alleviates parents' fears for their children's quality of care. > Instituted camper discount program to reward parents for fundraising efforts on behalf of the association.> Develop partnerships with faith-based and cultural organizations to penetrate high-risk adult populations with programs including Project Power, 5 training modules delivered to the African American community; and Family Link, which helps improve clients' disease state knowledge and diabetes management skills.> Participated on national team charged with updating "wisdom" toolkit given to newly diagnosed diabetes patients.> Increased revenue from program services 19%, 2007-2010, and personally generated total revenue of $1.2 million over the same period.> Justified and gained 11% funding increase from United Way, 2008, the first increase in 10+ years.> Secured 11 new corporate/foundation revenue sources; solicit an average of 35 funding sources annually with an 86% success rate.> Consistently meet or exceed personal fundraising goal of $360,000 annually.> Hire and manage event staff including "Step Out Walk, and "School Walk for Diabetes".> Lead monthly conference call regarding youth initiatives for Mid-Markets; share best practices with national colleagues.">.

M.A., Human Service Agency Management

Bsw, Social Work