Mckenna Mitchell Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tn, Us

Indiana, United States

- Manage and oversee more than 80 school-based volunteer chapters, providing mission-focused guidance and support, engaging over 3,300 youth and adult volunteers- Create and deliver virtual and in-person trainings through strong public speaking and communication skills - Communicate programmatic goals, responsibilities, and risk policies to ensure all volunteers operate within guidelines- Coach, steward, and recognize volunteer efforts in order to build relationships, enhance volunteer experiences, and increase engagement - Established and oversaw the state's first student volunteer committee- Oversee the state's internship program, providing interns with valuable and meaningful experiences to build their leadership skills and knowledge of the nonprofit industry- Directly assist in peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives- Created a fundraising toolkit for participants of peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives

Brentwood, Tennessee

- Managed 3 Muscle Walks, our largest peer-to-peer fundraising initiative, within the Greater Middle and East Tennessee area. Oversaw planning of event experience, recruitment and participation, in-kind donation requests, acquisition of event revenue through participant/team fundraising and sponsorships($120,000+).- Co-led volunteer program management while providing meaningful, mission-driven volunteer experiences.- Developed a communication strategy and content for various media channels to effectively communicate the organization's mission, increasing overall community engagement and support, which led to 18% increased Muscle Walk event participation in 2019.- Collaborated closely with Clinical Care team and healthcare professionals to increase family engagement.- Acted as a liaison for MDA families, ambassadors, volunteers, community partners and corporate sponsors.- Assisted in planning and executing family and community events and educational conferences.- Maintained existing and built new sponsor relationships through effective communication. Converted new sponsors into committed supporters through identification of shared goals and values. - Directly assisted on other major fundraising programs such as consumer engagement and distinguished events. - Enthusiastically represented MDA throughout the community and actively engaged in networking events and business development groups.

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

- Recruited and retained teams, sponsors, and volunteers for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, one of the largest fundraising walks in the state with over 20,000 participants.- Monitored and cultivated participant fundraising efforts by building meaningful relationships and offering continuous coaching, motivation, and support.- Mobilized community involvement and support with creation and execution of the Pinking Out Nashville initiative, a project to increase support from and build partnerships with local businesses.- Planned, marketed, and executed community educational events and fundraising kickoffs.- Assisted in the creation of marketing materials and the planning of social media engagement.

Brentwood, Tn

- Directly supported the Communications Manager, while assisting and coordinating with all staff members of the local office- Built relationships with Wish Kids and families while facilitating over-the-phone and in-person interviews- Developed and executed a communications calendar to increase efficiency and consistency across all community outreach channels- Developed and executed communication strategies for various media channels for high-profile events- Created content, like graphic design and written stories, to support mission advancement and effectively communicate the life-changing impact of a wish for marketing, publicity, and donor stewardship purposes- Measured and analyzed social media analytics

Williamsport, Indiana

- Bridged communication between donors, grant recipients, and the Foundation by developing a communication strategy and creating content for the Foundation's website, local media, and social media- Reviewed sensitive donor information and fund agreements- Recruited, trained, and served as a contact person for volunteers- Planned and executed community volunteer events and fundraisers- Used basic photography and graphic design skills to produce creative media content

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

- Collaborated closely with the Executive of Membership to support the recruitment of girl and adult members - Field inquiries from volunteers and serve as their point of contact throughout the application process- Assisted in planning, promoting, and executing fundraisers and volunteer appreciation events- Updated and organized financial records to increase efficiency

Master Of Science - Ms, Human Services, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Tau Upsilon Alpha Honor Society; Human Services Club

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business/Corporate Communications And Social Justice, 3.9

Activities and Societies: ALPHA CHI: Historian (2017); LAMBDA PI ETA: Secretary (2017); ALPHA GAMMA DELTA: Alumnae Relations Coordinator.

Communications

Activities and Societies: ALPHA DELTA LAMBDA NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY; METHODIST UNIVERSITY SOFTBALL (2014-2015): Academic USA South All.

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