Mark Batten, M.Div. Email & Phone Number

North Carolina, United States

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

Lead strategist for fund development and growth in support of eight programs that respond to the needs of older adults. Programs include the award-winning Williams Adult Day Center for those living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, Meals on Wheels, Help Line, Home Care, Senior Lunch, Creative Connections, and other emerging initiatives through our new Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness. Development strategy includes building relationships with donors; fundraising events; annual giving and major gifts; and foundation, corporate, and government grants. Brand storytelling includes development of cases for support and illustrating agency's impact in the community.

Buies Creek, Nc

Responsible for the development and online asynchronous instruction of Christianity 125 (Introduction to Christianity), a required class for undergraduate students that surveys the Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, and Theology.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

Cultivated relationships across diverse communities to strengthen existing partnerships and facilitate new opportunities for volunteer groups, business and community agencies, and youth service providers to strategically and equitably implement programs and initiatives that enhance academic and social-emotional supports for 53,000+ preK-12 students and more than 6,000 educators and staff through social impact and philanthropy. Coordinated service opportunities for staff.- Established an annual Thanksgiving service project in 2021 to serve families with limited resources while schools are closed by developing Thanksgiving Break Kits. Coordinated efforts and managed campaigns that have secured over $100,000 in donations to support the project. - Leveraged more than $50,000 in grant funding over two years to support school-based initiatives and programs such as Project Dream for Occupational Course of Study (OCS) Students and a Greenhouse Restoration at Parkland High School. - Established more than 240 new community partnerships that have led to 100% of schools being served annually through volunteer support, critical resources and supplies, or financial commitments.- Collaboratively designed and secured funding for multiple events including “Free to Fly: Connecting to History, Culture, Arts, and Resources” to foster access to arts venues for families in south and east Winston-Salem; “Ready, Set, 60!” Sixtieth Anniversary back-to-school celebration for all 8,000 employees; Classified Employee Appreciation Celebrations to aid retention efforts; and No Cost School Supply Shops and Back-to-School Block Parties hosted in limited resource communities. - Oversaw efforts to organize tracking and reporting mechanisms to track contacts, engagements, metrics, and outcomes in order to provide data for the school district’s Strategic Plan, which includes Community Engagement as one of six key priorities.

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

Facilitated two community competitive grant-making programs (Clemmons and Lewisville, and Yadkin County) and several scholarship awards for high school seniors and returning adult learners. Coordinated, provided ongoing evaluation, and supervised four teacher-mentors for the Shore Scholars Program, a college access and career readiness program for 30 high school juniors and seniors in Yadkin County.

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

Strengthened core functions of the Office of Admissions that led, over a multi-year period, to a 23% increase in completed applications, ultimately resulting in a 25% increase in enrollment, including an increase from 27% to 46% minority student enrollment. Responsible for expanding the reach and enhancing the effectiveness of all communications for prospective and existing donors, the School’s Board of Visitors, colleges and universities in the United States and South Korea, and other external constituents.

Atlanta, Georgia

Oversaw all utilized admissions modules in the University’s student information system (Peoplesoft) to manage prospective student records and applications, and produce statistical and comparative forecasting analyses. Coordinated admissions communications and planned on-campus recruitment events.

Decatur, Georgia

Intern position through the Contextual Education requirement for the Master of Divinity graduate degree at Emory University. Responsibilities included participating in traditional worship services by leading prayers and liturgy, helping with the launch of the casual worship program by assisting in worship planning and preaching. Led Sunday School classes and bible studies. Performed pastoral care visits (specifically to older adults and the elderly).

Atlanta, Georgia

Intern position through the Contextual Education requirement for the Master of Divinity graduate degree at Emory University. Duties included meeting one on one with inmates and providing pastoral care, making rounds throughout the inmate dorms and the prison infirmary, and facilitating study hall for Theology Certificate Program (a collaborative project with the Atlanta Theological Association).

Clayton, North Carolina

Led Middle and Senior Youth Student Programs. Created and planned monthly and yearly calendar of scheduled meeting times, events, outings, service projects, retreats, fundraisers, and mission trips. Conducted weekly meetings composed of discussions on various topics, worship through music, fellowship, and community service activities to aid in the development of spiritually mature individuals. Youth group participation increased 55% during ministry tenure. Delivered sermons in the pastor's absence and on special occasions. Oversaw launch and coordination of youth and church websites.

Clayton, North Carolina

Conducted research on semiconductor and technical industry outlooks, and successful and sustainable marketing efforts for job openings. Maintained and aided in increasing candidate database for job orders using PCRecruiter software. Coordinated phone interviews and assisted in pre-screening of prospective applicants. Completed mailings, created daily reports of placements and available openings, and made travel arrangements for current employees and new hires. Assisted with the processing of payroll for over 70 employees using TempWizard time and billing system. Worked with HR personnel to maintain employee files using Kronos Workforce software, update insurance and benefit policies, and generate procedure documentation.

Master Of Divinity (Mdiv), Formation And Witness

Activities and Societies: Candler Coordinating Council, Treasurer, 2009-2010; Student Ambassador

Master Of Divinity (Mdiv) Coursework

Ba, Religion

Activities and Societies: Religion Club, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Epsilon Pi Eta National Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta.