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Jennifer Nottingham

Battle Creek,MI

Summary

Versatile and strategic Executive Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs by developing relationships, strategic thinking, and leveraging community resources. Successful at managing and overseeing implementation of company's daily operations. Possesses first-rate communication, public speaking, and problem-solving skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

The Guido A. and Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation
01.2021 - Current
  • Work closely with the Board to implement the Foundation vision and mission and engage in all aspects of Foundation governance in a collaborative way
  • Educate the community about the mission and interests of the Foundation
  • Facilitate collaboration and partnership among funders and community partners; work closely with partners to develop strategies and leverage resources to strengthen community programs and initiatives
  • Manage all aspects of the Foundation’s grant processes and portfolio from pre-proposal to final reporting, identifying community needs by thoughtfully listening to diverse stakeholders, more than doubling the number of grant requests received; increased the number of funded BIPOC led organizations from 0% in 2020 to 33% of the FY23 grant portfolio; implemented Trust Based Philanthropy practices
  • Manage Foundation operations including: financial controls, accounting, support of oversight of Foundation’s $21,000,000 in assets and investment portfolio, and follow all applicable laws and regulations.

Senior Project Coordinator

Michigan Public Health Institute
11.2019 - 12.2020
  • Provided project management support and oversight to $6,000,000 federal block grant that included multiple programs with diverse health and community priorities
  • Supported development of strategic approach to provide training, technical assistance, and supports for a statewide network of Master Trainers and Community Champions to raise awareness about and address childhood trauma
  • Developed survey and evaluation tools; engaged in qualitative analysis and utilized results for continuous improvement.

Outreach Specialist

Michigan State University System exChange
05.2018 - 11.2019
  • Facilitated leadership workgroup and provided community coaching support to develop a community wide vision and strategic approach to address the social determinants of health incorporating both expert knowledge and resident input
  • Supported national, multi-state qualitative evaluation to assess the opportunities for impact and intersectionality within national and state health and early childhood cross-sector system building efforts to reduce disparities
  • Researched and developed evaluation frameworks for best practice in family engagement, systems alignment, and collaboration; wrote evaluation reports and shared deliverables with national funders
  • Triangulated data to ascertain alignment and impact; developed coding system for qualitative data using MAXQDA.

Associate Director of Community Impact

United Way of the Battle Creek & Kalamazoo Region
09.2010 - 05.2018
  • Managed $2,000,0000+ education grant processes and portfolio and provided oversight, training, and technical assistance to United Way grant recipients, including budget support and oversight, support with the development and utilization of evaluation, data interpretation, continuous improvement, and strategy development
  • Convened and supported multiple workgroups, committees, and initiatives to increase coordination, collaboration, and impact for children and their families
  • Developed and managed United Way’s policy processes and advocacy platform, including participation in a national advocacy cohort
  • Wrote articles and blogs, presented at conferences, gave television and radio interviews, and identified highlights for organizational promotional material to communicate our work.

Fellow

W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Community Leadership Network
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • One of 120 selected from over 2000 national applicants for three-year fellowship to become a champion for equity
  • Connected with national leaders to thought partner and learn about creating equitable conditions
  • Developed a training program for child care providers to deconstruct personal biases, create equitable policies for children and families, and create care environments that support diverse families.

Program Assistant

Michigan 4C Association
10.2008 - 10.2009
  • Developed and presented early childhood training at both parent and child care provider conferences
  • Researched early childhood topics and provided input and recommendations to administration about current trends.

Event and Communications Coordinator

Michigan Head Start Association
07.2005 - 01.2008
  • Responsible for management of all aspects of early childhood events and conferences for up to 500 people
  • Designed and authored articles for newsletter; responsible for website administration.

Training Coordinator

National Resource Center for the Healing of Racism
07.2004 - 07.2005
  • Researched all aspects of racism and presented information to community
  • Organized all logistical aspects of on-site and off-site training seminars; designed and managed website.

Program Director

Douglas Cherokee Economic Authority
10.2002 - 11.2003
  • Conceived, organized and coordinated the implementation multiple grass roots volunteer programs to support low income clients in six counties
  • Approached and collaborated with dozens of community and non-profit organizations to accomplish program goals
  • Worked directly with clients to identify needs and interests to ensure that strategies and interventions were effective, relevant, meaningful, and accessible
  • Wrote, submitted, and published articles for community newspapers and spoke on local radio to promote program.

Education

Master of Public Administration -

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Bachelor of Science in Education, Summa Cum Laude -

Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI

Skills

  • Relationship Building and Collaboration
  • Program, Operations, and Financial Management
  • Community Engagement
  • Strategic planning and Systems Thinking

Leadership Certifications Honors

  • Board of Directors, Member, Great Start to Quality Southwest Resource Center, 01/2018, 01/2021, Engaged in fiscal and programmatic oversight for organization committed to quality in early childhood care.
  • State of Michigan Elementary and Secondary Education Act Workgroup, EdTrust, Michigan, 09/2016, 05/2018, Provided input on the development of an equity-focused school ratings system.
  • Chair, State Education Learning Circle, Michigan Association of United Ways, 07/2015, 12/2017, Facilitated conversation among United Ways across the state to share best practices and ideas related to education initiatives, community mobilization, and grant management.
  • Certified Community Coach, Leadership That Works, 05/2013, Over 150 hours of training and practice coaching to develop a coaching mindset to support social change.
  • Educational Equity Award, American Association of University Women, 04/2013, Honored for work in improving equity in reading outcomes for young children.

Timeline

Executive Director

The Guido A. and Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation
01.2021 - Current

Senior Project Coordinator

Michigan Public Health Institute
11.2019 - 12.2020

Outreach Specialist

Michigan State University System exChange
05.2018 - 11.2019

Fellow

W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Community Leadership Network
01.2014 - 01.2017

Associate Director of Community Impact

United Way of the Battle Creek & Kalamazoo Region
09.2010 - 05.2018

Program Assistant

Michigan 4C Association
10.2008 - 10.2009

Event and Communications Coordinator

Michigan Head Start Association
07.2005 - 01.2008

Training Coordinator

National Resource Center for the Healing of Racism
07.2004 - 07.2005

Program Director

Douglas Cherokee Economic Authority
10.2002 - 11.2003

Master of Public Administration -

Western Michigan University

Bachelor of Science in Education, Summa Cum Laude -

Central Michigan University

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