Michelle Vernon Email & Phone Number

Marietta, Georgia, United States

* Promoted to Executive Director as part of a comprehensive succession plan to ensure continuity of institutional knowledge, strategic direction, and operational efficiency. * Lead a team of seven professionals and five volunteers. In 2023, managed $3.5M of revenue for our partner organizations, up from $3.1M in 2021.* Develop a shared vision for the future of the organization and appropriate goals and strategies to advance the mission of the organization while evaluating the intended impact of our programs on the children being served.* Liaise with the Board; produce Board papers for three annual meetings, seeking Board sign-offs as necessary. Ensure the Board has the information it needs for governance of the organization.* Ensure that finance and compliance run smoothly, particularly financial record-keeping and bookkeeping as well as regulatory compliance at both the state and national level.* Liaise and help strategize with our partner network to conceive, resource, and produce tools and webinars that grow engagement, retention, and support revenue generation for key programs.* Lead the technology strategy and continuous improvement of our proprietary platform to achieve best-in-class sponsorship programs that accelerate global impact.* Proactively assess our nonprofit partners’ needs and propose solutions to meet those needs to support relief and development efforts worldwide.

Marietta, Georgia, United States

* To strengthen brand awareness, developed a strategic marketing plan that included a redesigned website for SEO optimization, podcast launch, and relaunch of existing blog; authored two free eBooks.* Performed as a seasoned relationship manager committed to annual revenue and new partnership goals.* Conducted consultative one-on-one and small group presentations to nonprofit leaders and Boards of Directors.* Drove engagement initiatives from prospecting to initial point of contact, development of partnership agreement, and implementation of new partnership.

Highlands Ranch, Colorado, United States

* Led communication and family recruitment efforts on behalf of orphans in China, Colombia, Ethiopia, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Mexico, Philippines, Russia, and Ukraine.* Spearheaded strategies that grew programs by 85% in the first two years; sustained growth the next five years.* Recruited and trained volunteers, developed best management practices, and restructured the team using a strength-based model that doubled volunteer engagement.* Created compelling content including testimonials, videos, photos, blogs, and articles. Secured television and radio promotional opportunities.* Proposed, evaluated, and implemented new international pilot programs.* Streamlined processes and reduced paperwork for host family participants by 50%.* Created a resource library and designed downloadable media for use in fundraising and advocacy campaigns.

Mclean, Virginia, United States

* Led a nationwide volunteer team to a 160% increase (from 50 to 130 U.S. coordinators) that achieved a 500% growth in church participation (from 400 to 2400+ participating U.S. churches) in a 24-month period.* Built relationships with various denominations, businesses, regional alliances, nonprofit organizations, and foster and adoption agencies.* Analyzed, interpreted, and managed data to set quarterly and annual goals.* Developed monthly training webinars to teach strategies to increase engagement.* Designed and led workshops and served as a table mentor at CAFO Summit Conference.

Centennial, Colorado, United States

* Pioneered a groundbreaking new pilot program with China.* Recruited and trained volunteers and advocates nationwide.* Developed resources and online content to launch a new nationwide program.* Collaborated with orphanages, the Department of Children’s Welfare, and the U.S. Embassy.* Traveled to China to screen program participants.

Kennesaw, Georgia, United States

* Spearheaded marketing initiatives that grew cross-culture family host programs 566% in 36 months.* Coordinated in-person and online fundraising events that financially supported the organization.* Created a nationwide church database to initiate and build partnerships with congregations seeking to provide educational resources, healthcare, and basic needs to vulnerable children.* Recruited, equipped, and trained volunteers, advocates, social workers, and host homes nationwide.* Traveled to Russia, Latvia, and Ukraine to screen program participants.

Dallas, Georgia, United States

* Served in long-term supply teaching positions.

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

* Developed proposals and budgets; managed the financial performance of projects ranging from $25K-$200K.* Conducted audits, operational reviews, inspections, and evaluations for private and commercial entities, governments, and Department of Defense locations nationwide.* Analyzed results to produce data-driven, regulatory compliant documentation.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Environmental Science

Education record

Professional Development Chick-fil-A, Impact Accelerator Cohort: One of 12 Founders / Executive Directors chosen for the 2023-2024.