Lisa Stachula Email & Phone Number

Bozeman, Montana, United States

Quad Cities, Ia & Il

•Manage application-based grant and scholarship programs•Oversee approximately 650 organization and designated funds to ensure they abide by IRS regulations and QCCF policies•Oversee volunteer committees: create and maintain training materials, communicate with committee members, track member terms, coordinate and facilitate meetings•Strive for excellent customer service to applicants, grantees, fundholders, volunteer committee members, and other partners•Work with Grantmaking & Community Initiatives team to develop individual and team goals that support the priorities of our strategic plan

• Research, write, edit, submit, report on, and steward approximately 50 proposals/awards each year to foundations, corporations and government agencies for Augustana College and WVIK Quad Cities NPR• Monitor applications, reports, research, meetings and track compliance with grant requirements• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with internal and external constituents to gather information for proposals and reports• Edit and write Advancement communications materials as requested by the Associate VP of Development (campaign materials, annual giving appeals, thank you letters, endowed fund reports)• Work with the Associate VP of Development to create and review annual goals that advance the strategic plan of the college

Wastyn & Associates, Port Byron, IL• Research, write and edit grants to multiple funding sources• Transcribe focus group notes from strategic planning sessions for nonprofitsDaybreak Geriatric Massage Institute • Researched and wrote more than 22 articles on various wellness topics that have been published in Massage and Bodywork, MASSAGE, and Massage TodayOffice of Advancement, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa • Wrote and edited grants to private and community foundations in consultation with University faculty and staff

• Maintained and edited the Million Dollar List; verified gifts • Organized, designed and co-wrote “Paying for Overhead: The Tension Between Nonprofits and Foundations” published by the Center on Philanthropy; researched article topics for Philanthropy Matters magazine• Researched and prepared talking points and maintained media call list during time of extremely high volume of inquiries (Hurricane Katrina)

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Supervised all activities required for the administration and growth of Encore! Vocal Arts - a nonprofit, performing arts organization - as determined by the Board of Directors (budget management, concert logistics, grant writing, meeting coordination, underwriting solicitation, publicity management)

• Increased student participation in all programs sponsored by the office by 100%• Created and wrote all publicity, newsletters, website content and office documents • Coordinated logistics of all workshops and meetings (room rental, publicity, catering, etc.)• Co-organized a graduate school fair with participation from regional universities; responsible for all fair logistics • Met with students to discuss resumés, cover letters, internships and graduate school interests• Managed budgets