Michael Jude Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

Manage calendars and provide administrative support to the to the Chief Development Officer and Director of Development. Support national development office through scheduling with internal and external individuals, groups, and stakeholders.Coordinate monthly payments to organization vendors on behalf of internal development team units. Work with Development Project Director to plan and execute a Learning and Development roundtable with senior development staff.

Supported the Director of Grants with research into foundations and grant-making organizations. Drafted writings including grant applications, thank you notes for donations, and proposal narratives. Worked with agency stakeholders in the development of applications and narratives specific to their programs. Handled development database management through updates with relevant information.

Brooklyn, New York

Coordinated the distribution of over $100,000 in funds to Catholic Charities clients, programs, and subsidiary organizations.Showed excellent time management by handling all meetings and logistics between organization clients, The New York Times journalists, and Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens staff. Managed the data entry of relevant financial information (fiscal budget, date of request, and determination of amount awarded). Researched, assessed, developed, and pitched clients, volunteers, and programs to the editor of The New York Times Neediest Cases Fund StoriesAdvised agency stakeholders on developing engaging stories for use by media in line with the organization's brand.Engaged in project management of monthly electronic and traditional mailings to donors.Photographed clients and events for use in mailers, promotional materials, and social media platforms. Drafted media advisories and press releases for organization events. Assisted general communications functions and press relations as needed.

Brooklyn, New York

Supported the Senior Vice President of Communications to identify and develop communications/stories published in various media outlets, including The New York Times. Drafted media advisories and press releases for organization events. Created, implemented, and managed real-time updates across various social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.Coordinated interviews with media outlets for Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queen staff and clients. Photographed clients and events for use in mailers, promotional materials, and across social media platforms.

Greater New York City Area

Assisted in office management through the handling of call volume and inquiries on behalf of staff. Executed research projects on behalf of staff members and clients they represent in the fields of business, government, and non-profit. Drafted both electronic and traditional communications content for use on client accounts. Supported event management strategy through the utilization of contact lists to make targeted marketing calls and e-mails. Researched and created media talking points for use by senior staff.

Greater New York City Area

Successfully managed volunteers and interns under my purview. Exercised independent judgment in the prioritization of events and information given to senior staff. Promoted and staffed events throughout the congressional district that shaped the public opinion of the candidate.Developed and maintained relationships with community-based organizations and associated leadership. Recruited, trained, and managed community teams that registered, persuaded, and guided voters as part of the country’s most aggressive field program

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Political Science

Bachelor Of Arts, International Studies And Politics