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.
• 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.

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.

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.
• 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

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