Selena Hansen, Mnpl Email & Phone Number

Kansas, United States

A Helping Hand 4 Nonprofits is a professional consulting firm that specializes in helping nonprofit organizations succeed. With over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Selena has the knowledge and skills to provide a dynamic and well-organized slate of services to help your organization optimize operations and reach its goals.​Selena understands the unique needs of the nonprofit industry and will work with your organization’s leaders to develop a comprehensive plan that will make a real impact. We look forward to helping you reach your goals and make a positive difference in the community. Selena has over 15 years experience supporting nonprofit organizations throughout WA, OR and across the nation. Clients have described her as their "go-to person" and "pleasant to work with, and willing to go ‘above and beyond’ from a solution driven perspective."

Longview. Washington

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe is a sovereign tribe with 380 employees ranging from member support, healthcare, cultural and natural resources and all general departments required to run a government. During my tenure with the Tribe, I was responsible for implementing the goals of tribal leaders. I began as the Executive Assistant for the Chairman, and later the Tribal Manager. As my responsibilities increased, my title was changed to Interdepartmental Coordinator. My role was ever changing with a diverse range of duties including event management, preparing correspondence, preparing job descriptions and interview questions for key staff positions, working with Legal to develop policies and procedures and serving on a variety of committees. • Managed and maintained division budgets of over $4 million, ensuring adherence to policies and regulations. • Fostered strategic partnerships with tribal, state, federal, and community entities through active engagement and regular communication. • Served as project lead to implement GWE payments using a third-party administrator saving the Tribe $9/per payment, averaging a savings of $50K per quarter.• Created and hosted networking events for Tribal Members, such as the Senior Symposium and Town Halls.• Led 15 cross-functional projects with 20-50 tasks per project, resulting in a 90% on-time completion rate. • Provided excellent client and employee support, exhibiting leadership in the areas of problem resolution, customer service and process/policy adherence.

• Supervised a staff of five including the Child Care Development Program and Grant Writers and was appointed Interim ICW Manager managing program budgets worth over $4 million.• Administered over 20 COVID grants totaling over $50 million, ensuring the best usage of funds while adhering to compliance standards, regulations, grant deliverables, documentation, and reporting requirements. • Utilized Microsoft Office Suite to produce high-quality written documents such as reports and presentations, resulting in improved accuracy, readability, and timeliness of documents.• Worked with Chairman and Communications Committee to revamp public relations strategy and implement a weekly videocast. • Conducted comprehensive research to compile and prepare detailed documents and reports for Tribal Council, enhancing informed decision-making and strategic planning. • Executed high-level administrative actions to ensure successful project and event outcomes, utilizing organizational and project management skills.

Kelso, Wa

DCYF is the overseeing agency responsible for child welfare. I originally joined the State as the Forms & Records Analyst preparing case files for court and processing Public Disclosure requests. After a year I was promoted to Placement Coordinator where I was able to capitalize on the relationships I had built with foster parents and social workers and my experience in volunteer coordination to find appropriate placements for children in foster care.• Utilized strategic planning and CRM tools to arrange over 80 foster care placements on a monthly basis, enhancing efficiency and child welfare outcomes.• Fostered collaborative relationships with families and service providers to ensure timely and safe placements, achieving a 90% placement rate. • Developed strategic alliances with local agencies, securing additional support services and reducing placement disruptions by 20%.• Participated in hosting foster parent appreciation and support events.

Kelso, Wa

• Processed requests for records from attorneys and individuals involved in dependency actions in accordance with Administrative Policies, RCW and WAC requirements; providing valid information ensuring accuracy, reducing turnaround time by 50%.• Processed over 50 records per month and ensured all were accurate and up-to-date.• Implemented efficient data compilation techniques, employing both digital and physical record-keeping methods to ensure 100% compliance with regulatory standards. • Guided and trained social workers on appropriate public records management practices and policies, utilizing expertise in records compliance.

Longview/Kelso

The Progress Center had a contract with Washington State to provide Supervised Visitation between biological parents and children in foster care. I managed the contract, including supervising the staff, preparing reports and invoices, and ensuring compliance with all aspects of the grant. In addition, because we were housed within the DCYF office, when other contractors were allowed to provide services in the Kelso office, I served as liaison and coach to competing providers. • Facilitated a monthly average of 650 visits successfully and monitored case management to ensure adherence to providing appropriate client support services.• Supervised a team of six Visitation Specialists, implementing scheduling protocols to ensure safety and efficiency in visitations. • Administered state visitation contract adherence, securing compliance with performance benchmarks, regulations, and required documentation, ensuring all procedural standards were met efficiently. • Processed finance reports monthly, meticulously tracking and managing budgets for supervised visitation programs.• Developed and maintained strong team dynamics by implementing trauma- informed care supervision practices and providing ongoing support.• Conducted program intakes with non-custodial parents and their children and scheduled supervised visitation times that are convenient for the parent(s) and the current guardian.• Ensured all program participants followed program rules, policies & guidelines, including a safe environment where guardians can drop-off and pickup child(ren) without contact with non-custodial parent(s), and where children can visit with non-custodial/visiting parent without fear of emotional, psychological or physical harm. • Took objective, non-judgmental Observation Notes based on observations and conversations in order to document what has taken place before, during, and after each visit.

Kelso, Wa

While seeking an engaging and challenging full-time employment, I worked as a freelancer, helping organizations optimize their human and financial resources by providing guidance and a helping hand. Some of my projects included preparing and organizing all start-up paperwork including 501(c)(3) application, bylaws, articles of incorporation, business plans and policies and procedures for Cabaret Follies of Lower Columbia and Fight Eating Disorders; preparing and processing gift batches for the Portland Audubon Society; and researching and vetting potential grantors for MERIT. • Help organizations optimize their human and financial resources by providing guidance and a helping hand.• Manage custom databases, including maintenance of database integrity, procedural recommendations, donor information updates, and data clean-up.• Research and write engaging programmatic stories for use in grants, reports, newsletters, and other publications.

Longview, Wa

CHHH is an organization dedicated to providing compassionate, dignified, collaborative, and patient-focused healthcare and hospice. As the Development Coordinator I served as an ambassador to the community and a liaison for families impacted by our service. • Solicit, cultivate and steward relationships with current and prospective donors and grantors to support and increase the number and amount gifts from individuals, corporations and grantors.• Manage custom databases, including maintenance of database integrity, procedural recommendations, donor information updates, and data clean-up.• Develop and maintain relationships with volunteers and community partners.• Manage event logistics and communications for annual fundraising event including recruit, manage and coordinate event volunteers and assist with production of special event marketing materials.

Returned to WAEYC until relocating. Responsible for providing professional development opportunities for early learning professionals. Develop Annual Conference program consisting of 100+ workshops. Manage government and foundation grants.• Develop, direct and monitor programs and services to ensure they are responsive to community needs, meet contractual requirements, grant requirements and performance measures.• Develop and recommend program and grant budgets for Board approval, prudently manage resources, and ensure fiscal responsibility and security. • Plan and coordinate multiple trainings ranging from 20 -1300 attendees. • Represent and promote organization at committee/coalition meetings and other functions.• Develop and implement programs to recruit, place, train, retain and recognize volunteers.• Negotiate and administer numerous private and state contracts.• Conduct short-term research assignments; collect information/data and interpret/summarize findings; create charts, maps, tables and illustrations for publications and presentations using data/findings.

Develop and implement volunteer, board and chapter recruitment and retention plans; Provide technical assistance and support to board member members of over 130 local chapters, prepare marketing materials and reports; Resolve problems, mediate disputes and handle customer complaints; Work with clientele from varied backgrounds. • Manage and evolve program and service offerings to support volunteer leaders of over 130 local affiliates.• Implemented a new fundraising event, doubling event net profits in just 3 years, generating a net profit of $50K.• Develop, direct and monitor programs and services to ensure they are responsive to community needs, meet contractual requirements, grant requirements and performance measures.• Facilitate strategic work plans to develop community partnerships; recruit new coalition members; and partner with school and community-based youth programs and other community resources.

I worked my way up from Clerical Assistant to Program Manager. My role supported Members and local affiliate chapters by developing member communications, providing professional development opportunities for early learning professionals and managing government and foundation grants.• Planed and coordinated multiple trainings ranging from 20 -1300 attendees. • Provide oversight of contract administration, budget, support personnel, and day-to-day operations. • Established an online learning community, mentoring program, and an individualized professional development plan to better meet the needs of our members. • Wrote, produced and published donor and affiliate communications.• Compiled monthly program report data and cross-analyze data as needed. • Wrote and managed multiple grants ranging between $5K - $650K.• Provided administrative support to the Executive Director, including coordinating Board and Executive Committee meetings and communications; scheduling meetings, creating and distributing meeting materials, preparing presentations and taking minutes, and program assistance.• Ensured exceptional customer service while managing 50-100 calls per day.

Master'S Degree, Executive Master'S Non-Profit Leadership

Cumulative GPA 3.721 Intro to the Nonprofit Sector Leadership & Interpersonal Behavior Planning Leading Staff Boards & Volunteers.

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology, Public Affairs

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi (Psychology Honor Society)

Psychology, Public Affairs

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi