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Frankie McBurney Olson

Missoula,MT

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice-President of Operations

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
01.2023 - Current
  • Drive strategic direction and leadership for all operational and program aspects of the nonprofit organization
  • Spearheaded development and implementation of strategic initiatives to optimize operational efficiency, streamline processes, and maximize resources
  • Lead Strategic planning process, integrating Board and staff input to establish and track benchmarks for organizational plan
  • Manage Finance Department and assist Finance Director with organizational budget, IRS reporting, monitor financial performance, identify opportunities for cost optimization and grant reports
  • Collaborate with program directors and managers to ensure effective program implementation, evaluation, and impact assessment
  • Ensure these programs, Armed Forces Initiative and Collegiate Program, are collaborating with organizations field staff and volunteers
  • Oversee field staff department and manage improvement of internal processes, standardize workflow, best practices to create efficiencies
  • Provide guidance and assist in facilitation of the integration between HQ policies and procedures and field staff executions for HQ events, membership drives, marketing efforts and fundraising plans
  • Provide support for staff to effectively manage, motivate and communicate with volunteers
  • Lead HR to ensure recruitment, retention, and development of a diverse and high-performing workforce
  • Promote a positive and inclusive organizational culture that fosters collaboration, innovation, and employee engagement
  • Oversee the integration of BHA Canada Society and BHA US nonprofit
  • Project manage organizational projects including implementation of new internal file share program, new website and database as well as an organizational strategic transformation project
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals, ensuring alignment with the mission and values of the conservation nonprofit
  • Work closely with NA Board and Executive Committee to provide input on strategical direction for organization and assist in communicating the priorities to staff

Interim Chief Executive Officer

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Partnered with the Board of Directors to set strategic priorities, align organizational polices and advance governance practices
  • Provide critical updates, reports, and recommendations to inform board decision-making and enhance accountability

Director of Operations

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
11.2015 - 12.2022
  • Oversee and optimize internal operations to ensure streamlined processes and efficiency in all functional areas. This included management and enhancement of organization's technology systems and infrastructure
  • Lead finance department including creating the organizational budget, collaborating with outside auditors for the organizations annual audit and 990
  • Provide guidance with BHA chapter leaders and BHA finance team to enhance financial reporting, documentation, and best practices
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and best practices
  • Serve as Human Resources for organization which includes navigating employee performance improvement plans, complaints and managing employee workplans, quarterly check-ins, reviews, and contracts
  • Implement and enhance employee policies, benefits, and performance management processes
  • Manage strategic planning process including plan development, team lead support, and coordination with contractor for meetings and tracking progress
  • Collaborate with executive team to develop and implement strategic plans that align with the mission and goals of the organization
  • Assist with Canada operations and assist with CRA application
  • Develop operational functions for BHA Canada Society including membership, financial recording and website development to ensure compliance with Canadian laws
  • Oversee membership operations including customer service, business memberships, life membership, information operational flows, and membership acquisition
  • Track and evaluate membership numbers and trends
  • Oversee all fundraising aspects of BHA including HQ events, annual giving, planned giving, major donors, corporate partners and rollout of chapter events
  • Assist with the cultivation of positive relationships with external stakeholders, including partners, donors, government agencies, and community members
  • Oversee merchandise department and track ROI
  • Planned and executed small- and large-scale fundraising events for the organization including BHA’s signature ‘Rendezvous’ event

Executive Director

Habitat For Humanity Of Missoula
02.2010 - 11.2015
  • Provide executive leadership for Missoula affiliate through the creation and implementation of internal and external goals to achieve the organization’s business plan, vision, and mission
  • Assure that the organization and its mission, programs, products and services consistently present a strong, positive image to donors, volunteers and community
  • Oversee Habitat ReStore and develop new business policies
  • Develop effective multifaceted annual fundraising plan that is responsive to organizational growth and operational goals
  • Promote Board engagement in critical thinking, strategic planning, resource development, Board and committee development and overall organizational wellness
  • Encourage an organizational culture that fosters passion for mission, cooperation, open and frequent communication, teamwork and a common organizational vision
  • Recruits, manages, inspires, motivates and empower a strong staff & volunteer team
  • Develop and manage affiliate’s budget and financial matters, including buying and selling of property and advising the Board regarding fiscal and monetary issues and priorities of the organization
  • Coordinate and facilitate all aspects of the lending process for Habitat for Humanity of Missoula including conducting home loan closing, and maintaining detailed mortgage and closing documents in compliance with modern federal and state standards
  • Ensure development of appropriate construction plans, schedules and budgets for approval by the Board of Directors. As well as an adherence to approved construction plans, governmental permits, budgets, and safety policy
  • Guide the Building Committee, volunteers and construction staff in timely and cost-effective construction of high quality, energy efficient dwellings
  • Work with the Board to effectively manage the loan portfolio of Habitat to protect the organization from potential losses related to those assets
  • Administer all day-to-day operational, financial and business affairs of the affiliate
  • Maintain official records and documents of the organization including operations and policies manuals and ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations

Community Relationship Manager

The American Cancer Society
10.2007 - 02.2010
  • Cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with priority constituents
  • Identify capacity, affinity, timing and relationship of these constituents for their long-term impact on the American Cancer Society
  • Recruit, train and motivate volunteers to accomplish delivery and priority programs, services and grassroots fundraising efforts
  • Manage and develop large scale community income events in Western Montana that lasted for 12 hours or longer
  • Promote the mission of American Cancer Society
  • Track and evaluate budgets for events
  • Present to businesses and groups to secure donations or volunteers for the American Cancer Society and its events or programs
  • Develop, maintain and strengthen relationships with event sponsors, donors and volunteers necessary for development
  • Head local advisory council of community leaders to educate and promote American Cancer Society programs & events

Development Officer, Regional Campaigns and the Mansfield Library

The University of Montana Foundation
11.2006 - 10.2007
  • Assist with the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major constituent donors by University and Foundation personnel as well as volunteers through the Foundation. Includes extensive solicitation of donors
  • Create and edit letters, proposals, donor packets, reports, presentations and development related communications
  • Assist with regional committees, solicitations, publications, events and other related activities for The University of Montana ‘Invest in Discovery’ capital campaign
  • Design announcements, brochures, pledge cards and invitations for alumni and donor events
  • Coordinate events including the production of guest lists, invitation design and mailing, organizing programs, catering and venue details, seating charts and the tracking of invitations and responses
  • Compile budget information on alumni/donor events
  • Assist with the development and fulfillment of short and long-term private gift needs and goals for the constituency and the Foundation
  • Assist with the annual giving, major gift and special project solicitations, donor screening sessions and regional activity for campus and campus units

Gift Processing Specialist

The University of Montana Foundation
11.2004 - 11.2006
  • Coded, entered and acknowledged donations made to the University of Montana
  • Coordinated with Annual Fund staff on the Missoula Business Drive and the 'For UM, For Us' campaign to assist with setting up pledges, updating business and constituent information, and maintaining the giving structure in the Foundation’s database, Banner
  • Worked with the Grizzly Scholarship Association in maintaining membership payments and club level giving for donors
  • Managed GSA giving and data uploads from the ticket office including payroll, ACH transfers and PAC loads
  • Train and supervise new Gift Processing employees and new student employees

Education

B.A. - Anthropology (emphasis in cultural and ethnic diversity), History

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT
01.2004

Study abroad program

University College Cork
Cork, Ireland
04.2004

Skills

  • Strategic Planning and Vision Development
  • Cross-Organizational Project Management
  • Equity and Inclusion Leadership
  • Budget and Financial Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Building
  • Data Analysis and Decision-Making
  • Operational Optimization and Efficiency
  • Team Leadership and Capacity Building

Timeline

Interim Chief Executive Officer

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
08.2023 - 12.2023

Vice-President of Operations

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
01.2023 - Current

Director of Operations

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
11.2015 - 12.2022

Executive Director

Habitat For Humanity Of Missoula
02.2010 - 11.2015

Community Relationship Manager

The American Cancer Society
10.2007 - 02.2010

Development Officer, Regional Campaigns and the Mansfield Library

The University of Montana Foundation
11.2006 - 10.2007

Gift Processing Specialist

The University of Montana Foundation
11.2004 - 11.2006

B.A. - Anthropology (emphasis in cultural and ethnic diversity), History

The University of Montana

Study abroad program

University College Cork

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