Cora Schroeter MBA

A versatile, outcome-driven, and articulate leader/manager with over 20 years of experience, offering expertise in managing not-for-profit organizations, raising funds, engaging communities, and facilitating the social inclusion of youth through education and employment. Proven record of building healthy relationships with government agencies, philanthropic institutions, HNWIs, and other donors to raise multimillion-dollar funds, plan/execute strategic initiatives, coach, and integrate at-risk youth, and involve families in improving community outreach programs. Transformational leader, driving organizational change initiatives, recruiting teams, empowering staff, and deploying performance-driven cultures to improve employee productivity, engagement, and retention. Long-term interests in leading equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives to transform youth (boys and girls) into productive citizens through education and employment.

Experienced with delivering high-quality educational content and fostering student engagement through interactive teaching methods. Utilizes effective communication skills and critical thinking to create stimulating learning environment. Track record of leveraging academic expertise to mentor and guide students to academic success.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

• Ethical Decision
• Noncompliance Risks and Mitigation Strategies
• Conflicts of Interest
• Information Privacy Security
• Data Management
• Financial Conflicts of Interest: Overview, Investigator Responsibilities, and Institutional Responsibilities as They Affect Investigators
• Conflicts of Commitment and Conscience
• Institutional Conflicts of Interest

• LEADERSHIP
• Plan, govern, and supervise administrative, operational, and employee functions to deliver prompt, courteous, and accurate responses to internal customers, patrons, and donors
• Deploy and monitor the effectiveness of a robust talent development system to recruit, select, induct, and onboard a team of relationship, administrative, communication, grant writing, and other specialists
• Prioritize and assign accountabilities to the team members to enable the efficient operations of the division while initiating corrective actions to resolve daily operational issues
• Maintain open communication channels to motivate the team and institutionalize performance-oriented cultures to drive accountability and productivity improvements
• Promote healthy employee relations within the workplace, facilitating holistic employee development and providing the team with an opportunity to pursue a career option of choice
• Implement EDI initiatives to leverage the strengths of a diverse and inclusive workforce to enhance employee retention and engagement
• Boost the employees' morale during challenging times and champion cultural change, eliminating barriers to change and maintaining a trusting and productive environment
• STRATEGIC PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
• Formalize the strategic planning process to define the strategic frameworks, operating plans, and assess the effectiveness of the implemented strategies
• Collaborate with the Executive team to execute the strategic plans and ensure the implementation of strategic actions at all levels to accomplish revenue targets
• Define appropriate metrics to measure organizational performance while ensuring alignment with industry standards and company protocols
• Partner with the stakeholder engagement team to determine changes in the landscape and identify opportunities to positively impact the community
• Analyze gaps based on community requirements and current offerings/services to acquire the required expertise to grow the organization
• Foster strategic alliances with the government, partner NGOs, rehabilitation centers, and educational institutions to provide bespoke services to at-risk youth, poor families, refugees, children, and victims of domestic violence
• Represent the organization at diverse forums, including government, philanthropists, fundraising campaigns, industry-level conferences, and networking meets
• FUNDRAISING
• Build and deploy a fundraising strategy to achieve the organization's annual fundraising goals
• Formulate and implement major donor programs to recruit new HNWIs and philanthropic organizations, and expand the current donor network
• Engage donors through ongoing communication to solicit funds and generate income for key projects, including artwork exhibitions, stage performances, and theatre/street plays
• Mobilize members for generating income by managing, developing, and deploying a membership and regular donor strategy
• Supervise Partnership and Funding Managers to research and sustain relations with potential funders, write proposals/funding applications to government agencies, trusts, foundations, and institutional donors to meet funding requirements
• Spearhead public relations and corporate communications to advocate the organization at industry-level events, conferences, seminars, and meetings
• FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
• Spearhead financial and accounting functions, including invoicing, AR/AP processing, expense control, annual audits, monthly/annual closures/reporting, forecasting budgets, and other value-added financial analysis
• Evaluate long-range plans and apply financial controls to guarantee compliance with GAAP and IRS rules
• Manage financial performance by defining estimates and analyzing the financial health of the organization
• Liaise with critical internal stakeholders to articulate growth drivers, maintain internal control systems, and safeguard the organization's financial assets
• Direct the management and maintenance of reporting tools, scorecards, and key performance metrics to provide insights into funds raised, expenses incurred, track project spending and potential risks and opportunities
• Analyze variances of actual operating capital and project expenses against planned and forecasted figures to drive cost control methods
• Develop cash flow project processes to ensure the availability of adequate funds for operating needs and establish opportunities to increase profitability
• TEACHING, COACHING, AND MENTORING
• Deliver direct and indirect guidance, support, training, and companionship to at-risk, mentally challenged, or physically disabled youth and children within a home or a community setting
• Enable youth and families from economically weaker backgrounds to realize social and community inclusion consistent with the cultural/personal preferences while influencing and changing behaviors
• Create one-on-one coaching and development programs, establishing urgent, immediate, and long-term needs to prepare the participants for employment or education programs
• Liaise with government agencies, employers, employment and education consultants, specialized NGOs, and social services agencies to promote the programs to the participants
• Coordinate with community leaders, local businessmen, entrepreneurs, ministers, Congressmen, HR professionals, and partners to educate/train the participants in acquiring life/employment skills
• Teach public speaking, communication, and business-related subjects to students and participants within a University/College setting or group setting within the community

• Guest Spearer- Young Woman's Summit - Albany Chinese Community, Albany, NY 2025
• Guest Speaker- Retirement Gathering - Schenectady Community Action Program. Schenectady, NY 2024
• Guest Speaker- Community Activism - Schenectady High School ROTC. Schenectady, NY 2024
• Guest Speaker- Graduation Commencement - Seat/Youthbuild. Schenectady, NY 2022
• Guest Speaker – Government and Your Communities - Schenectady Haitian Community / Schenectady, NY 2019
• Keynote Speaker – Well Done (Nursing Program) - Schenectady County Community College / Schenectady, NY 2018
• Keynote Speaker – My Journey - Girls Inc. Capital District / Schenectady, NY 2017
• Guest Speaker – Internships and Learning, Political Science Class - Union College / Schenectady, NY 2017
• Guest Speaker – Be You, Be Proud - MISCI Youth Employment Program / Schenectady, NY 2016
• Keynote Speaker – The Importance of Head Start and Community - Schenectady City Action Program / Schenectady, NY 2016
• Guest Panelist – Diversity in Education - New York State Department of Education / Albany, NY 2016
• Guest Speaker – Education, Political Science Class - Union College / Schenectady, NY 2016
• Guest Speaker – Powerful Woman - Hindu Temple Women's Group / Loudonville, NY 2016
• Keynote Speaker – The Importance of Early Education - Capital District Head Start 50th Year Celebration / Albany, NY 2015
• Guest Speaker – I am from Schenectady - Schenectady Kiwanis / Schenectady, NY 2015
• Guest Speaker – Woman - Unitarian Women's Group / Schenectady, NY 2014
• Graduation Keynote Speaker - Glenmont Job Corps Academy / Glenmont, NY 2013
• Character Reader – Black Union Soldier - Civil War Voices / Schenectady, NY 2012
• Guest Mentor Speaker – Self-Empowerment - Black and Latino Youth Achievers, Capital District YMCA / Troy, NY 2010