Kate Zimmerman
Eden,NY
Summary
With over 20 years of experience in non-profit and volunteer management, I possess extensive expertise in donor-supported environments. As a collaborative and visionary leader, I work closely with individuals and local agencies to provide care for those in need. My strengths lie in budget development and implementation, effectively overseeing strategic donor care. Additionally, I excel in interpersonal and communication skills and have received training as a conflict mediator, fostering harmonious relationships by resolving disputes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
Eden United Methodist Church
07.2018 - Current
- Oversaw overhaul of administrative structure and financial structure
- Helped reestablish donor base, while raising funds for building management
- Fostered cost and fund raising relationships with community based non-profits
- Regularly lead Sunday worship, taught Bible studies, established a vision for growth and implemented a structure to do so
- Connected the church with several non-profits such as food pantries, counseling services, recovery programs, domestic violence survivor support
Board President
Bangor Area Street Pastors
08.2014 - 07.2018
- Helped launch Bangor Area Street Pastors
- Over 10 area churches from different denominations participated in providing volunteers to go out and walk around downtown Bangor area every Friday night
- Trained volunteers in harm reduction and trauma informed care with mutual goal of providing safe people and safe spaces to talk with those we met on streets of Bangor
- Coordinated needed care for those we met including recovery programming, and housing
- My job was to establish connections with relevant volunteer and social care agencies
Pastor
North Brewer Eddington UMC
07.2013 - 07.2018
- Oversaw establishment of community garden with local school
- Worked with Department of Public health to run information sessions on harm reduction to opioid overdoses
- Worked with local food pantry to increase access
- Created and implemented capital campaign to restore stained-glass windows
- Restructured administrative structure of church
- Recruited volunteers for church ministries including thrift shop
- Regularly lead Sunday worship, taught bible studies, and provided spiritual care to membership
Campus Minister
Maine Christian Association
06.2011 - 06.2013
- The Maine Christian Associations purpose was to provide ecumenical spiritual care based on non-violence and open to the LGBTQ+ community
- Managed rental property
- Reestablished donor base that had been untouched in two years
- Spoke to organizations encouraging them to partner with us in our mission to care for University of Maine community
- Reestablished 501 c3 status, overhauled budget, and managed several staff members
- Restored organization's campus credentials
- Spoke in classes on campus
Pastor
Elingwood's Corner and Dixmont UMC
07.2010 - 06.2011
- Helped deal with a budget crisis
- Renegotiated terms of a building loan
- Lead Sunday worship, taught bible studies, reorganized the administrative structure to fit the size of the church
Life Skills Coach
Creative Work Systems
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Assisted 3 residents in their daily life
- Helped with cooking, cleaning, and transportation
Pastor
Clark Memorial United Methodist Church
07.2006 - 06.2009
- Oversaw staff and budgeting
- Building management and worked with insurance companies
- Revamped the administrative structure
- Lead Sunday worship, taught bible studies, launched a second service to reach the much younger community
Education
Masters Of Divinity -
Boston University
Boston, MA01.2003
BA - Religion
Easter Nazarene College
Quincy, MA01.2000
Skills
- DONNER AND VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT
- SPIRITUAL CARE MANAGER
- CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
- INSTRUCTOR
- BUDGET DEVELOPMENT
Websites
Timeline
Pastor
Eden United Methodist Church
07.2018 - Current
Board President
Bangor Area Street Pastors
08.2014 - 07.2018
Pastor
North Brewer Eddington UMC
07.2013 - 07.2018
Campus Minister
Maine Christian Association
06.2011 - 06.2013
Pastor
Elingwood's Corner and Dixmont UMC
07.2010 - 06.2011
Life Skills Coach
Creative Work Systems
08.2009 - 06.2010
Pastor
Clark Memorial United Methodist Church
07.2006 - 06.2009
BA - Religion
Easter Nazarene College
Masters Of Divinity -
Boston University
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