Cindy Miller
Versailles,USA
Summary
Mission-driven and relationship-focused professional with over 20 years of experience in counseling, community outreach, and client-centered engagement. Skilled in building trust, fostering authentic relationships, and aligning individual values with organizational missions—making a strategic transition into philanthropy and donor relations. Adept at communication, stewardship, and connecting with diverse populations to inspire giving and support long-term engagement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Counselor
Forward Strides Counseling
Denver, CO
10.2017 - 06.2025
- Built and maintained long-term client relationships based on trust, integrity, and results—paralleling donor stewardship in philanthropy.
- Created individualized 'engagement plans' (treatment plans) aligning client goals with broader growth strategies—similar to aligning donor goals with organizational mission.
- Partnered with agencies and community leaders to coordinate comprehensive support—valuable experience for cross-departmental collaboration in fundraising efforts.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Life's Hope Inc.
Denver, CO
10.2017 - 03.2021
- Delivered presentations and educational sessions to diverse audiences, using compelling narratives to drive emotional connection and growth.
- Facilitated outreach initiatives through community workshops, improving visibility and trust—skills directly applicable to donor outreach and community giving events.
- Provided crisis response and solution-focused support—demonstrating adaptability and emotional intelligence under pressure.
- Developed clear, actionable engagement strategies with measurable outcomes.
Community-Based Mental Health Counselor
Griffith Centers for Children
Denver, CO
05.2013 - 10.2017
- Delivered community-based support and fostered inclusive dialogue with diverse populations—mirroring inclusive engagement strategies for diverse donor pools.
- Led initiatives to empower clients through ownership and participation—skills valuable for donor retention and philanthropic education.
Outpatient Therapist
Oasis Counseling Center
Oklahoma City, OK
09.2006 - 05.2012
- Increased satisfaction and engagement through person-centered care—directly translatable to donor stewardship and cultivation.
- Conducted assessments and tracked progress—relevant to managing fundraising metrics and donor pipeline strategy.
Education
M.S. - Counseling Psychology
Wright State University
Dayton, OHB.S. - Journalism & Public Relations
Ohio University
Athens, OHSkills
- Donor/Client Relationship Building
- Strategic Communication & Public Speaking
- Empathetic Listening & Rapport Development
- Needs Assessment & Program Alignment
- Community Engagement & Outreach
- Fundraising Campaign Support
- Confidentiality & Ethical Integrity
- Program Planning & Evaluation
Timeline
Professional Counselor
Forward Strides Counseling
10.2017 - 06.2025
Licensed Professional Counselor
Life's Hope Inc.
10.2017 - 03.2021
Community-Based Mental Health Counselor
Griffith Centers for Children
05.2013 - 10.2017
Outpatient Therapist
Oasis Counseling Center
09.2006 - 05.2012
M.S. - Counseling Psychology
Wright State University
B.S. - Journalism & Public Relations
Ohio University