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Bangor, Me, Us

Bangor, Maine Area

Bangor, Maine Area

Bangor, Me

Provide leadership and vision to address the root causes of community issues throughout United Way of Eastern Maine’s (UWEM) five county community.Work with others to strengthen the community’s ability to identify, address, and resource priority issues.Lead strategic planning efforts.Lead and develop a high performing team for the agency as a member of the senior management team.Oversee the investment of resources (human and financial) to ensure the positive change in people’s lives and the community.Support the annual budgeting process by creating a departmental budget in line with identified priorities; Successfully managing approved budget.Serving as key organizational champion for the effective use of CRM software; identifying opportunities to maximize use.Establish, communicate, plan and implement strategies that will achieve measurable, positive, and lasting change in people’s lives and community conditions.Lead and supervise the community impact staff (3 FT, 1 PT, 2 AmeriCorps) and their efforts by supporting the translation of the strategic goals into tactical and measurable plans; manage the implementation of the plans.Develop and foster relationships with key stakeholders to attract and sustain support for the community impact work.Manage the Needs Assessment process utilized to benchmark the health and social conditions of the communities in the service area.Direct the successful community investment (competitive grant-making) process to facilitate achievement of the agency’s strategic goals.

Bangor, Maine Area

Selected out of the two Vice Presidents to serve as the Acting President during President/CEO medical leave.Fulfilling all responsibilities of Vice President of Community Impact above while leading the organization during a critical time gearing up for the annual campaign.Supervision of senior management; weekly 1:1 meetings providing feedback and guidance on major projects. Facilitation of weekly senior management meetings including agenda development and facilitation of the discussion.Connecting with UWEM Board Chair weekly to provide updates on organizational matters and receive feedback. Acting as the President’s representatives at key meetings Resource Development- providing leadership and guidance to launch the 2014 Annual campaign; including materials development, volunteer and staff training, volunteer recruitment, lead strategy discussion and identification of opportunities for growth.Creating a plan for a series of staff and volunteer retreats to identify strategic questions and solutions for the organization; facilitation of departmental staff retreats and the Community Impact Committee retreat in advance of the full staff and board retreats.Meeting with Endowment and Planned Giving prospects, educating them on the program and asking for commitments.Finalized the 2015 budget for finance committee and UWEM Board approval. Organized, planned and facilitated the New Board Member Orientation (7/29/14). Identified opportunities to engage the full staff in staff development/team building activities on a regular basis. Supporting the expansion and efficient use of CRM database.Formal recognition from UWEM Board of Directors on successfully leading the organization and fulfilling current job responsibilities during tenure as Acting President.

Maine, United States

Northern Light Health Foundation provides a team of highly qualified professionals who are ready to answer your questions and help design a philanthropy plan that works for you and your family. We’re passionate about what we do. Rest assured that your gifts will help us continue to provide only the highest standard of quality healthcare.

Bangor, Maine, United States

Vice Chair, Board of Trustees, CurrentChair, President Search Committee Chair 2023Member, Capital Campaign Cabinet 2022-currentMember, Board of Trustees 2018-currentNorthern Light Acadia Hospital is more than a hospital; we are a hub for behavioral and mental health services and expertise throughout Maine. Our Mission: To empower people to improve their lives.Our Vision: To be the psychiatric provider of choice.Our Values: Compassion, Accountability, Integrity, RespectThe care we provide to our patients is rooted in compassion and respect. A 100-bed, acute care, short-stay psychiatric hospital, we provide a full continuum of mental and behavioral health services for children, teens, and adults. Our interdisciplinary care teams work closely together to wrap our patients with the comprehensive care they deserve.We meet patients where they are whether in our offices or virtually from the comfort of their home through tele-health, Acadia makes patient access easy. Acadia Hospital's services reach deep into our communities through many specialized programs including our Behavioral Health Home, Opioid Health Home, military veteran programming, Integrated Behavioral Health in primary care practices, and school-based clinician services.Beyond these programs, we're strong advocates for the advancement of behavioral and mental health through our partnerships with the Yellow Tulip Project, our award-winning AcadiaCARES program, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and much more. Acadia Hospital is a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated health delivery system in Maine with 10 hospitals, home care and hospice, emergency transport network, population health company, and retail pharmacy.

President 2022-currentVice President 2020-2022Member 2017-2022Non-Emergency Services, Family Resources, Health & Financial Assistance. Whether it’s financial assistance, domestic violence, addiction treatment, health care, mental health, or heating and utilities assistance, we will talk to you to find out what you need and walk you through all the options to find the right service or program for you.Since 2006, 211 Maine has been a statewide service. 211 Maine began as part of the national 211 movement designed to centralize and streamline access to health and human service information and resources with an easy-to-remember universal number and website for non-emergency help.211 Maine is a collaborative effort of the United Ways of Maine, the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services, and The Opportunity Alliance as the Contact Center Partner.Together, we ensure people in Maine have access to the information they need to stay safe and healthy.

Maine, United States

Board President (Current)Board Secretary 2018-2023Board Member 2014-currentSince 1994, Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) has grown to become Maine’s comprehensive resource for the tools, knowledge, and connections nonprofits need to be effective and well-run. With a growing statewide membership of more than 1,000 nonprofit and 160 for-profit organizations, MANP is a vocal advocate for the work and worth of Maine nonprofits, championing their vital contribution to the economy and quality of life in our state. MANP builds the capacity of individual organizations through leadership and management training, online resources, and cost-saving member benefits. By weaving connections among new and seasoned nonprofit professionals and volunteers, MANP lifts up effective, innovative practices and fosters collaboration. MANP cultivates productive relationships across the nonprofit, business, government, and philanthropic sectors so together they can advance solutions to pressing issues and opportunities facing Maine.

Management of the Bangor Center Corporation a non-profit Downtown revitalization organization; including strategic planning, annual work planning, development and management of annual budget, securing sponsorships for activities and events, event planning and management. Management of the City of Bangor’s Commission on Cultural Development; including assessing Bangor's cultural needs, managing the comprehensive arts and cultural policy for the City of Bangor, annual work planning, development and management of annual budget and managing cultural grant-making process. Managing Downtown and arts/cultural marketing efforts including but not limited to; presentations, social networking, website, print advertising and electronic newsletter.Identify, promote, and nurture potential partnerships and networks in support of arts and culture, downtown revitalization and tourism.Assist with the City of Bangor's Economic development, business retention, expansion, relocation strategies and efforts.Making policy recommendations to senior staff and City Council.Volunteer recruitment and management.Act as the City's liaison to various organizations and community boards. Represent the City at various community functions.

Bangor, Maine Area

Oversight and organization of Bangor Region Community Council Programs; Bangor Region Leadership Institute (BRLI), Building Bridges, FusionBangor and Access AtlanticaOversight and support of programs and events of the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce.Organize and attend committee meetings providing guidance and support as needed.Development and monitor annual budget, payables and receivables; insuring a positive balance at year end.Secure sponsorships, grants and other sources of funding for programs and events.Represent the Chamber of Commerce at community events and meetings. Volunteer recruitment and orientation.

Orono, Me

Live-in professional overseeing daily operations of a three residence hall complex with approximately 700 resident students.Direct supervision of 16 Resident Assistants (RA), 5 Desk Assistants and 1 Assistant Community Coordinator.Liaison between the residence hall complex and key University departments.Primary judicial officer for the complex, adjudicating student conduct cases.Participation in on-call rotations (crisis coverage and troubleshooting support).Oversee RA hiring process to hire 100+ RAs; including development of a marketing plan, the application, interview and placement process.Development and implementation of biannual RA training schedule.Engaging RA staff and resident students in philanthropic and community service efforts.

Bangor, Maine Area

Staff for Supporting Seniors Community Impact Council.Staff support for United Way initiatives; DASH Network, Eastern Maine Trasportation Collaborative, Coalition Against Elder Abuse, Volunteer Maine Network and others.Group facilitation and consensus building.Lead Partner Agency relation efforts.Organize and oversee competitive funding process and conducting outcome measurement training.Develop collaborative relationships to support United Way’s identified prioritiesOversee volunteerism efforts and volunteer management.Support annual campaign efforts.

Gardiner, Me

Manage daily operations of Community Development Office and implement the City’s Housing Action Plan.Grant writing and administration. Staffing the City’s Housing Committee.Develop materials for the Housing Program: web content, applications and guidelines for housing grants/loans.

Education record

Selected as one of 12 nationally to participate in a 10 month intensive leadership program with United Way Worldwide. Intensives included.

Class Of 2006

Masters Degree, Public Administration

Ba, Public Management

Activities and Societies: All Maine Women, Class of 2001 (President) Pi Sigma Alpha & Pi Alpha Alpha (President), May 2001Resident.