Emily Orr Email & Phone Number

Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States

• The Senior Director of Strategic Development is responsible for creating and implementing an annual comprehensive fundraising plan to meet budgeted income goals for unrestricted and restricted charitable giving.
• As a member of the Executive Team, provide input and guidance on our strategic plan, future initiatives, and big picture.
• Dedicate ongoing attention to personal and professional development for employees of Reach including wellness & training opportunities.
• Participate in the development and management of the organizational & dept budget.
• Lead fundraising initiatives including special events, sponsorships, donor cultivation, and grant writing.
• Manage or oversee all fundraising events including developing and soliciting sponsors for events and promoting events to the community.

Minnetonka, MN

Design, plan and implement adaptive recreation and social skills programs for individuals ages two and older with a variety of developmental disabilities. Facilitate and advocate for the inclusion of individuals with disabilities into mainstream parks and recreation programming in multiple different municipalities and venues. Recruit, hire, train, and.

Wayzata, MN

Directly supported individuals with developmental disabilities in their everyday lives with tasks such as cooking, exercising, medical needs, relationship issues, processing information, conflict resolution, deescalating situations, and managing anxiety.

Wayzata, MN

Generated ideas for recreation and community engagement. Increased opportunities for fitness, nutrition, and personal wellness for the individuals supported by Hammer. Coordinated sporting leagues for the individuals supported by Hammer and facilitated the creation of a floor hockey group. Provided opportunities for group hiking, walking, biking, yoga, and.

Wayzata, MN

Supervised daily operation of the Hammer Travel trips to New York City and San Diego, California. Developed and utilized systems to ensure the trip itinerary runs smooth and efficiently. Supervised and supported volunteers also assisting on the trip. Supported all travelers and ensured trip satisfaction.

Wayzata, MN

Recruited, interviewed, trained, and placed new volunteers at Hammer. Worked with staff to manage volunteers at program sites. Organized large groups of volunteers for special events, and coordinated volunteers for Hammer's Community Life programming. Strategically planned and implemented a new volunteer request system. Maintained volunteer training.

Wayzata, MN

Planned weekly recreation activities for a group of thirty-five individuals, coordinated staff, and implemented all activities. Directly supported individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes, helping them to live their lives to the fullest. Worked with individuals on personal growth in many areas including boundaries, socialization, and.

Wayzata MN

Assisted the Program Manager in all general tasks including ordering medications, hiring and training new staff members, facilitating staff meetings, completing payroll, and managing resident’s medical appointments. Managed the staff schedule, prepared for and attended quarterly and annual meetings with clients and their interdisciplinary teams. Continued.

Wayzata, MN

Managed all organizational activities, sports, and recreational activities for twelve residents. Worked with parents and residents alike to find an activity schedule best suited to each individual’s needs. Continued to directly support individuals.

Worked with an adult with Down’s Syndrome on an individual basis. Provided supervision and transportation, coordinated activities, and provided opportunities for exercise.

Minnetonka, MN

Worked with young children with Autism to increase skills in social communication, emotion regulation, functional play, shared enjoyment, tolerating change, and behavior management. Led engaging activities with each activity emphasizing a different skill. Facilitated weekly family therapy sessions focusing on helping the family to cope with their child’s.

Worked closely with the Admission Possible Development Officer to help steward individual donors and formulate a volunteer recognition program. Went into inner city schools monthly to administer practice ACTs, work on volunteer projects, or substitute teach College Possible programming.

Worked with fellow students to help them identify structures and understand functions of the brain.

Worked with a small team of other researchers and a faculty advisor to create and conduct a unique psychology experiment. Scheduled to present and the MUPC conference this April.

Saint Joseph, MN

Trained, supervised, motivated, coached, and scheduled callers. Communicated performance of employees to staff members in the development office. Called alumnae to build relationships with constituents and raise funds for the college.

Independently taught two sections of Introductory Psychology Lab. Worked with groups to generate lesson plans and assignments, and graded participation and homework.

B.A., Psychology And Special Emphasis In The Natural Sciences

Activities and Societies: Student Philanthropy Fund, Committee Co-Chair and Team Captain Bennies Give Back Student led initiative whose.

Master Of Arts In Counseling Psychology, Counseling Psychology

GPA: 3.97/4.0 Relevant Coursework: Human Growth and Development, Statistics, Basic Counseling Skills, Introduction to Marriage and Family.

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