Michael Wero Email & Phone Number

Mountain View, Ca

Mountain View, Ca

• Reports to the CFO and collaborates with the Grant Administrator.• Manages and maintains the SETI Institute donor / prospect database including verbal and written communication with internal and external constituents.• Uses an existing integrated fund development and donation processing infrastructure that includes Raiser’s Edge, online fundraising tools, and policies and procedures.• Processes all donations and gifts (mail, cash, check, credit card, online), including creating donor, pledge, matching funds and payment records in the database. • Batches donations for data entry, generates and analyzes reports/queries, and produces memberships and acknowledgement letters for mailing to donors.• Provides other administrative services as required.

Mountain View, Ca

• Reported to the Assistant Director of Annual Giving. • Edited letters, mail merged, assembled and processed several fundraising appeals.• Used Raiser’s Edge (RE) software to manage, update and create new and existing Donor database records. • Provided research for the Development Team which was used to increase the accuracy of the Donor database. • Supported the Development Team at special events. • Updated the Donor page on the Museum’s web site.

Farmington, New Mexico

• Produced and managed a campaign plan by analyzing electorate information, identifying voter needs and concerns, building community relationships and developing a public appearance schedule for the candidate.• Performed media relations, fundraising support, volunteer coordination and event planning.• Composed speeches, talking points, developed print layouts, and arranged media buys for campaign ads.• Candidate defeated incumbent and won election by 23 percentage points.

Window Rock, Az

• Directed external communications strategies for the Navajo Nation Legislative Branch including establishing and coordinating a new public information framework for the Speaker regarding the transition of the newly reorganized Navajo Nation Council and its new image, goals, and objectives. • Provided press releases, talking points and briefing materials for news articles, speeches, weekly radio addresses, editorial opportunities, and public events.• Re-established and built new relationships with journalists and other media personnel reporting on the activities of the Navajo Nation government. • Coordinated the production of printed material introducing the Speaker and the new Navajo Nation Council. • Acted as spokesperson and provided crisis management counsel.• Directed and developed content for www.navajonationcouncil.org.

St. Michaels, Az

• Produced and managed a campaign plan by analyzing electorate information, identifying voter needs and concerns, building community relationships and developing a public appearance schedule for the candidate.• Performed media relations, fundraising support, volunteer coordination and event planning.• Composed speeches and talking points, developed print layouts, and arranged media buys for campaign ads.• Directed and coordinated with team associates to establish a social media and web presence. • Administered the final campaign reporting requirements after the campaign ended.

Washington, Dc

• Supported the executive director and staff members for development and management of internal and external communications, including media relations and advocacy efforts focused on promoting the public policy goals of the Navajo Nation to Congress and the federal agencies.• Provided all aspects of media relations with various local, state and national media outlets.• Maintained and produced content for nnwo.org.• Assisted in advocacy training.

Arlington, Va

• Processed and monitored quarterly reports regarding restoration activities and produced the program’s Annual Report to Congress (ARC).• Reviewed and produced media collaterals for the program and assisted the department’s senior tribal liaison.• Served as a trade show exhibitor highlighting the goals and achievements of the program.• Updated web page content.

Washington, Dc

• Provided all aspects of public relations and public information support regarding public policy for the executive director, staff members, and Navajo Nation leadership and program administrators.• Served initially as a legislative associate for the Navajo Nation Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NNTRC) by facilitating, relationships with the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Tribal Telecommunications Initiatives Bureau and the Department of Labor. • Monitored, researched and created briefing materials regarding telecommunications and labor public policy. • Assisted in advocacy training.• Maintained and produced content for nnwo.org

San Jose, Ca

• Provided media and government relations support for the communications director involving composing and editing press releases, media alerts, maintaining media lists, seeking and arranging editorial opportunities, coordinating news conferences, and serving as spokesperson when needed. • Served as project manager for the annual Silicon Valley Projections community forum including event planning and technical direction. • Provided editorial coordination of the companion 40-plus page full-color Silicon Valley Projections Report. • Developed, maintained and produced content for svlg.org.

Palo Alto, Ca

• Assisted the account coordinator in providing support for several technology clients including Hitachi Semiconductor America, Sybase Inc., and the 3Com Corporation.