Michael Stopka Email & Phone Number

Albany, Missouri

• Executive leadership of a not-for-profit area agency on aging serving Northwest Missouri. • Traveled extensively through the 18-county service region to meet with contractors, providers, and clients. • Spearheaded re-branding including changing the agency name. • Lead the efforts to secure $2,3000.00 from the Missouri General Assembly to expand access to home-delivered meals. Purchased a building in Cameron, MO, and worked closely with architects to transform that building into a senior center. • Maintains a consistent presence with the Missouri General Assembly and regularly meets with legislators and their staff.• Worked closely with the Board of Directors and its various committees. • Organized successful staff and board retreats. • Retained an IT company to update servers, and computers and create a secure network to store client data. • Refined all aspects of communication including web presence, social media, TV, and newspapers, boosting brand recognition. • Increased staff morale and retention by shortening the work week and listening to staff concerns. • Ensured the agency passed various State of Missouri audits and annual monitoring. • Extensive experience issuing contracts, requests for proposals, and requests for qualification.

Mattoon, Il

• Responsible for the overall leadership of the organization. • Developed a strategic plan with the collaboration of city leaders to identify a location for the new facility as well as Haven of Hope Capital Campaign. • Provided strategic leadership and direction to the capital campaign which led to successfully achieving the goal of raising $500,000. • Represented the organization with the utmost professionalism when addressing city councils, churches, businesses and community organizations. • Increased awareness and public image of the organization by establishing relationships with city councils, churches, businesses, media outlets and other community organizations. • Decreased the reliance on state funded grants by implementing an aggressive fundraising strategy which increased the donor base by 35% within the last year. • Managed budget and made disciplined financial decisions that kept the organization’s finances on a solid foundation during the state of Illinois budget crisis. • Monitors compliance requirements of all state and local regulatory entities. • Managed hiring and termination of staff, staff evaluations and staff development. • Maintained stability within different positions by hiring competent staff. • Organized, implemented and carried out annual fundraising and media events which increased funds raised by 15% over previous year. • Secures fundraising sponsors that cover all costs of fundraising events. • Worked closely with the Board of Directors and its various committees.

Hillsboro, Mo

• Conducts intake screening and processes reports, including hotline calls alleging abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation, complaints regarding facilities and/or providers, and referrals for Medicaid-funded in-home services.• Assesses living arrangements, physical capabilities, cognitive abilities, medical requirements, and financial resources to determine level of care required and eligibility for Medicaid-funded in-home services.• Develops protective service plans and provides on-going follow-up and monitoring to reduce risks and increase safety of reported adults.• Authorizes, coordinates, and monitors Medicaid-funded in-home services, such as housekeeping, meal preparation, health, and/or personal care to enable senior and/or disabled adults to remain in the least restrictive environment.• Provides information and referrals to local agencies and organizations; coordinates community resources and state services.

• Oversaw all aspects of the campaign• Out-raised and outspent other candidates• Analyzed previous election results • Implemented a campaign message• Organized door to door canvasing• Build strong online social media presence• Maintained contacts with the press• Managed staff and volunteers• Organized successful parades • Put together radio advertisements

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Gerontology

Activities and Societies: Gerontology Honors Society- Sigma Phi Omega Student Government

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Activities and Societies: Student Senate