Hope Schaefer, Ms Email & Phone Number

Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

Neenah, Wi

• Diversified revenue streams and grew revenue from $88,210 to over $227,000• Develops annual operating budget and budget narrative • Created and implemented an organizational fund development plan that aligns with the strategic plan, organizational mission and vision, and commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access• Expanded organizational reach from 6 counties to 9 counties of northeast Wisconsin increasing annual participation from 350 to over 600 • Led and implemented the organization’s strategic planning identifying 5 goals in participant representation, program growth, board diversity and culture, community partnerships, and coach/volunteer recruitment and representation all goals incorporating inclusion, diversity, equity, and access focus• Experienced public speaker including live news interviews, radio interviews, fundraising event speaking, large public events, and donor events• Donor database management and stewardship including donor gratitude campaigns, end-of-year tax letters, and donor newsletters• Established a new spring and summer programming to expand program accessibility to incoming 3rd-8th graders• Creates social media content utilizing Canva for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and scheduled content regularly increasing social media engagement• Manage 2 staff members and provided support and development continuously • Established new fundraising events raising organizational awareness, creating new partnerships, and raising critical funds for our financial assistance programs

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Area

-Prepared the request for proposal for rebranding and continues to assist in the Pantry's rebranding project-Launched and directed Hope's Run4Hunger in 2015 and continued this endeavor into a multi-year fundraising campaign and event called the Lionhearted Kids Run4Hunger which since 2015 has raised over $33,000 for the Oshkosh Area Community Pantry and its' programs-Led the Lionhearted Kids Run4Hunger event development, sponsorship, and overall operations. April 2017 was the first year for this event to be run by the Oshkosh Area Community Pantry. This event exceeded its fundraising goal of $10,000 in both 2017 and 2018. -Provided oversight and direction on all OACP Programming including but not limited to: Home Delivery Program, Food4Kids Programs (Backpack Program and Kids Corner), Healthy Bites, Volunteer Programs, Mobile Pantries, Client Coaching, Client Intake etc.-Created a new nutrition education program called "Healthy Bites" which offers customers the chance to try bite-sized tastings from recipes using Pantry products and bite-sized nutrition/health facts. This program was staffed by students from Marion College's Nursing Program.-Implemented a new registration process in conjunction with the hub in Oshkosh. The hub is a collaboration of non-profit, human service-oriented agencies throughout Oshkosh that have partnered together to focus on poverty.-Coordinated and managed an average a caseload of 15 clients driven to achieve self-sufficiency. At maximum 26 clients. Engage in one on one meetings and oversee volunteer advocates working with clients. -Developed a client based intake program for all new registrations that better assesses client needs and goals with the goal of enrolling potential clients in self-sufficiency coaching programs-Doubled the reach of the Food4Kids Backpack program, established a middle school and high school variation of the program and redeveloped program outcomes

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Volunteer management, recruitment, retention, and overall organization of the volunteer program.Maintain and apply for grant funds as necessary for program administration and operation.Development and coordination of current Pantry programs including the Food4Kidz Programs: Backpack program & Kids Corner, and Senior and Disabled customer programming: Home Delivery program & Cart Program. Program reporting and data analysis.Managing of program and operational budgets.Maintaining insight to the inventory of the Pantry, current inventory needs, fluctuations in customer trends, and managing all incoming orders. General community outreach and public speaking.Organization and implementation of UW-Oshkosh volunteers within several courses on campus spanning 4 different programs. Coordination of these classes involves consistent communication, organization, a thorough understanding of scheduling, and a strong knowledge of the current projects and facility needs.Maintain communications with agency partners such as Feeding America of Eastern Wisconsin.Product ordering for Pantry operations and program operations.Led and created all aspects of the Hope's Run for Hunger campaign with a fundraising goal of $2,500. In total over $4,700 was raised. This included marketing: press releases, media interviews, social media, blog management and writing.Additional projects as needed and maintaining a passion for the issue of hunger in the Oshkosh Area!

Appleton, Wisconsin

As the Visitor Experience Manager I interact with Museum guests on a daily basis, ensuring they have the best and most positive experience at the Building for Kids. I coordinate all of the staff and volunteers, their scheduling, duties, procedures, communications, and more. I strive to create positive, long lasting relationships throughout the Fox Cities community with other organizations offering partnerships, educational opportunities and more. It is my goal to create positive interactions, opportunities, and experiences for all children that visit the Museum, all organizations that work support the Museum, and all volunteers who give their time and efforts to the Museum. Some additional skill sets include:• Proficient in Point of Sales and Membership Tracking Systems• Recruiting, hiring, and training Visitor Experience Associates• Conducting staff performance evaluations• Organizing and scheduling staff for all shifts on a weekly basis• Developing, implementing, and reorganizing training procedures, orientation, and recruitment processes for the Building for Kids Volunteer Program• Maintaining and updating a database of over 120 volunteers • Holding consistent communication with all staff and volunteers• Creating and retaining community partnerships with the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, and Lawrence University Service Corps • Completing written community grant applications for the 6th Annual Downtown Appleton Children’s Parade and securing $2,000.00 in funds through United Way and Octoberfest grants• Signing off on all part-time Visitor Experience Associate’s time sheets on a bi-weekly basis• Developing special programs in collaboration with additional community organizations• Organizing and maintaining projects in areas including staff, volunteer, and facilities management• Directing independently the monthly staff meetings for all part-time Visitor Experience Associates

University Of Wisconsin-La Crosse

• Created and developed all course materials including syllabi, lectures, examinations, and projects• Led, advised, and lectured for the course of REC 302: Recreation Leadership and Supervision, a 3 credit course• Focused on Human Resources topics and adhered to the accreditation standards as set by the National Recreation and Park Association for the accredited Recreation Management and Therapeutic Recreation Department• Developed a course major project for students to follow the Human Resources standards as set by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA)• Reflected on previous educational experience to aid in developing strong course material, a mix of real-life experiences, hands-on lessons, lectures, tests, and applicable real-life writing experience• Met with students on a consistent basis to answer questions, aid in course understanding, and for further explanation of previous lectures

Onalaska, Wi

• Developed marketing and promotional materials for events and the facility• Devised job descriptions for lead staff positions, staff training manual, policies and procedures, and a staff training program• Worked to stream line and tailor open and closing procedures for event staff• Managed part-time staff on a day to day basis regarding scheduling, events, responsibilities, and any other miscellaneous details sometimes up to 12 at a time• Created a staff incentive program, Employee of the Month• Created and developed The Wedding Event plans, recruitment of vendors, floor plan, and all other preparation work involved for the September 21st, 2013 event including sponsors to cover costs of advertising and promotion. Sponsorships cover over $2,000.00 in budgetary expenses.• Communicated event summaries, details, and time line of events to the staff for all upcoming events• Planned, organized, marketed, and ran the 15th Annual Onalaska Omni Center Gift and Craft Showso The Fall 2012 Gift and Craft Show was held on October 13th and 14th and drew over 3,000 in attendance and housed over 100 vendors • Met and communicated with clients, brides, and organizations on a frequent basis to plan and run events and wedding receptions to their correct specifications• Recruited volunteers, oriented them to the facility and events, delegated to areas as needed• Followed budgetary restraints pertaining to events, invoiced and followed up on revenue intake • Managed and followed deadlines for all events, projects, and any other delegated tasks

Onalaska, Wi

• Created, implemented, and developed lesson plans for 3 nature based programs and a summer camp program for the Summer of 2011 for ages 4 to 13 years• Called upon businesses for support and sponsorship for summer programs• Aided in the planning and development of the Fleis Nightfall Frolic 5k fundraiser• Ran senior activities when needed and helped organize senior trips• Reconciled monthly financial totals for the Park and Recreation Department• Researched, established, and created evidence necessary to comply with 128 national standards, a 180 page document, to pursue national accreditation with the National Park and Recreation Association and the Commission for Accreditation for Park and Recreation Agencies

I oversee the Vice President of Membership Recruitment as well as their department, attend collegiate chapter meetings, and meet with the complete advisory board, discussing progress, and creating ideas of how to improve and develop the collegiate chapter.

La Crosse, Wisconsin Area

Helping all guests at the museum and ensuring they have the best experience when they visit. Managing and running the rock wall is a part too. This means harnessing and ensuring all safety procedures for guests and actually belaying when the guest climbs.

Maintain drawer balance on cash registerEnter memberships into the specialized systemPromote memberships, programs, and events with the museumTrain for proper belay techniquesLead field trips on the climbing wall Conduct proper safety skills with knots and harnesses

In this position I focused on five core areas: marketing and development, finances and budgeting, personnel management, programming, and facility operation. As a final project for this position I developed an eleven chapter training and reference manual for all part-time employees. This manual is now the basis of the training program for new employees.

I oversaw the recruitment department positions, led department meetings, organized and developed recruitment events and activities, promoted the value of Alpha Phi Fraternity across campus creating awareness of our chapter, but also the greek community.

Working with various ages at the club and leading them through organized activity. Acting as a mentor and role model and making sure they do their work well and follow the club rules. Making their experience fun and enjoyable, a place they feel they can come and enjoy themselves.

Created a leadership based program called Fifth Grade CouncilDirected various age groups through rotations such as tutoring and recreationTaught a nationally acclaimed program called Triple Play for a group of summer studentsDeveloped a mentoring relationship with ages Kindergarten-5th GradeInstructed various recreation activities, including an all club Olympics Day

Coordinated pick up of children throughout the day, coordinated rotating schedules of all children and staff through activity rotations, aided in clean up, and more.

Taught the foundations of Cello, specifically in the Suzuki method to 5 year old students. Gave private lessons with 4 individual students and then one group lesson with all students each week, coordinated their lessons, assessed their progress, and helped them with their end of the year performance concert.

Masters Of Science, Recreation Management

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honors SocietyGraduate of the Masters and Bachelors of Science programs in Recreation.

Bachelor'S Of Science, Recreation Manaagement

Activities and Societies: Order of Omega Honors Society, Alpha Phi Sorority, Environmental Council, Recreation Management Club