Mckenna Olson, Mpa Email & Phone Number

Milwaukee, WI, US

-Develop and execute strategies to increase the sustainability of GOTR councils located in the Central region of the United States. -Support approximately 54 councils in building sustainable organizations and increasing girls served. -Assist councils in furthering access, inclusion, and reach.-Provide leadership, vision, and direction to council directors.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

• Worked collaboratively to achieve fundraising goals by leading a team of specialists, developing strategy, and managing a portfolio of key donors.
• Collaborated with team to set annual fundraising and activity goals for annual giving, major gifts, planned gifts, and special events.
• Lead a team of two staff members responsible for engaging donors and prospects, a Philanthropy Officer for Individual & Planned Giving focused on retaining and growing major donors and a Stewardship Coordinator.
• Worked with team of fundraisers to develop moves management plans for top donors and prospects that leverage influencers.
• Responsible for developing and implementing annual plan to meet organizational revenue budget through solicitation and moves management plans to secure support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

• Managed a portfolio of donors and prospects who have capacity and affinity to support the Clubs.
• Developed customized strategies for top donors in portfolio.
• Worked collaboratively with peers in Development department through the donor cycle to understand donor giving history & interests, preparing proposals and ensuring reporting is completed.
• Created, executed and evaluated a personal fundraising plan for portfolio and refresh annually.
• Served as spokesperson for the organization through media interviews, public speaking, networking events, board interactions, and donor meetings.

• Responsible for raising funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee through identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding relationships with businesses and corporate foundations.
• Oversaw logistics and sponsorships of three major fundraising events: MVP Salute to Youth Dinner, Celebrating G.I.R.L.S and the S'more Fun at Camp event.
• Provided leadership and coordination in approaching corporate donors for major gifts and other engagement opportunities.
• Proactively sought out opportunities to generate proposals and engagement opportunities based on a prospective donor's interests, resulting in funding for Boys & Girls Clubs' immediate annual fund, and long-term.

Greater Milwaukee Area

• Responsible for the overall success of six fundraising events for the state of Wisconsin.
• Researched, identified, cultivated and solicited new and existing donors for monetary and/or in-kind gifts to support region’s special events.
• Created and collaborated with other development staff on special events project plans & participate in budget development.
• Monitored event outcomes including revenue, expenses, and results in order to increase special event program growth.
• Managed implementation and production of all fundraising events including vendor relationships, budgets, and event logistics.
• Directed the activities of and serve as the primary staff liaison to the volunteer committees for assigned special events.

Bangor, Maine Area

• Developed and supported school-based mentoring programs throughout Penobscot and Waldo counties.
• Recruited, screened and trained volunteer high school mentors, college mentors, and adult volunteers.
• Supported one-to-one relationships between youth and mentors.
• Strengthened partnerships with local schools, organizations and community contacts.
• Assisted with the planning and implementation of Golf Fore Kids' Sake and Program Celebration.
• Solicited event donations for fundraising and programming events.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Ensured quality programming at all locations throughout Cabarrus, Lincoln and Mecklenburg counties.
• Oversaw volunteer recruitment, selection, recognition and retention.
• Developed and implemented all volunteer trainings and meetings.
• Conducted presentations to outside organizations and businesses.
• Managed the fall and spring registration process for all program participants.
• Cultivated relationships with current and future programming locations.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Oversaw logistics for volunteer coach trainings and meetings throughout the fall and spring seasons.
• Managed program logistics through program expansion and site communications.
• Recruited, selected, and trained Team Adelaide volunteers to assist with coach training and site visits.
• Lead program registration, processing, and dissemination of essential information to Charlotte community.
• Managed volunteer supply inventory and the distribution and collection process.
• Coordinated site visit for staff, board members, and volunteers to ensure proper curriculum delivery.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Assisted council staff with general information requests and council newsletter preparation.
• Coordinated assembly and distribution of program supplies for all scheduled teams.
• Supported council with trainings, special events and meetings.

Bennington, VT

• Provided quality care, supervision, education and organization of services for 8 children 12 months to 24 months old.
• Developed and implemented developmentally age-appropriate, culturally sensitive curriculum.
• Conducted and recorded individual observations and written assessments of children.

Pacific Region

• A team-based, full-time, residential program for 18-24 year olds. Corps members travel and serve communities across the United States focusing on education, unmet human needs, environment, public safety and disaster.
• Maintained and developed hiking trails in the Anza-Borrego Desert, CA.
• Worked as a tutor and a mentor at FC Joyce Elementary School in North Highlands, CA.
• Assisted with a Port Orford Cedar tree research experiment in Charleston, OR.
• Conducted home visits with families needing assistance at a food pantry in San Bernardino, CA.
• Developed and implemented recruitment and awareness events for diverse populations.

• Completed needs assessments based on diverse populations
• Conducted comprehensive searches for grant sources
• Wrote federal and community grants for educational program funding
• Assisted with planning, implementing and evaluating educational and fundraising events
• Used Donor Perfect software to track private contributions

• Provided equipment and computer lab services to faculty and students within the College of Education and Human Development.

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

• Planned and implemented weekly programs, promoted a healthy living environment and established a connection between residents on the wellness floor.

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

Assisted a faculty member to facilitate a first year seminar class, not only to make first year students aware of what WMU offers, but to provide a smooth transition into college.

• Promoted and educated incoming first year students of the services, organizations and programs that WMU offers. Established a connection and promoted school pride.

Master’S Degree, Public Administration (Nonprofit Management Concentration)

Activities and Societies: Pi Alpha Alpha

Bachelor'S Of Science, Community Health Education, Women'S Studies, Spanish

Activities and Societies: Eta Sigma Gamma-Gamma Mu, Residence Life, Orientation Student Leaders, Alternative Winter Experience