Claudia Waring
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Eager to contribute knowledge, experience, and perspective gained from 30 years in nonprofit work to contribute time and energy to the Minneapolis-St. Paul philanthropic community.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Asian Women United of Minnesota
06.2010 - Current
- Lead organization of 20 staff in mission-driven work to end domestic violence
- Services include providing 24/7 staffed 24-bed emergency shelter for women and families fleeing domestic violence and community outreach and training
- Raise funds to support annual budget of $1.3 million. Diversified funding sources from 95 percent government to 40 percent private donations.
- Manage City, County, State, and Federal grants
- Represent organization in local, state, and national settings
- Report directly to board of directors
- Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to expand organization's reach and influence
Development Officer for Foundation Giving
Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota
06.2024 - 05.2010
- Cultivated and secured grants from local and national foundations – met annual goal of $1.5 million.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals and objectives
Pillsbury United Communities
11.1994 - 02.2009
- During 15 years at PUC, served in several distinct roles, which included providing direct services as family advocate, leading human resources department, operating Waite House Neighborhood Center, leading fund development department, and leading organization’s research and evaluation efforts
- Managed people and budgets in all but first role (1994-97), and reported directly to president of PUC from 1997-2009.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
Education
Social Policy -
University of Minnesota, Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
Minneapolis, MNSpanish and Political Science -
Wellesley College
Wellesley, MASkills
- Fundraising
- Budgeting
- Government contracts
- Leadership
- Mentoring
- Program development
- Nonprofit administration
Timeline
Development Officer for Foundation Giving
Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota
06.2024 - 05.2010
Executive Director
Asian Women United of Minnesota
06.2010 - Current
Pillsbury United Communities
11.1994 - 02.2009
Social Policy -
University of Minnesota, Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
Spanish and Political Science -
Wellesley College
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