JOELLEN SPACEK
Wayzata,MN
Summary
Accomplished leader with a strong track record in identifying and implementing innovative solutions, enhancing organizational impact and driving growth. Expertise in coalition building, cultivating relationships, generating resources, defining strategic goals, and managing cross-functional projects and teams. Skilled in driving collective impact, communications, fund development, policy advocacy, and board management, achieving success across various leadership roles.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director, Affiliate Impact
MENTOR Boston
01.2015 - Current
- Directed fundraising campaigns that generated $1.5M annually for Affiliate sustainability.
- Designed and implemented strategies to enhance organizational effectiveness for 25 MENTOR Affiliates nationwide.
- Cultivated relationships with over 130 external Affiliate leaders, board members, and staff.
- Developed coalition engagement strategies to mobilize stakeholders for enhanced collaboration.
- Established a collective impact framework with measurable outcomes to track progress.
- Led a high-performing team that focused on data-driven decision-making for continuous improvement.
- Implemented growth strategies to expand national Affiliate footprint.
- Fostered authentic connections with leadership to drive strategic initiatives.
Founding Executive Director
MENTOR Minnesota
Minnesota
06.1994 - 01.2015
- Cultivated long-term relationships with funders and stakeholders to enhance organizational support.
- Established coalitions tailored to meet member needs through collaborative efforts.
- Achieved strategic objectives aligned with organizational goals.
- Led cross-functional teams on high-impact projects to foster innovation.
- Generated $750K annually to fulfill budget requirements effectively.
- Managed board of directors and committees to ensure achievement of organizational goals.
- Implemented public policy initiatives and advocacy strategies to influence change.
- Developed award-winning marketing campaigns and a nationally recognized mentor program quality assessment tool.
Director of Research and Development
Greater Twin Cities United Way
Minneapolis
04.1988 - 05.1994
- Led fundraising campaigns for United Way's annual initiative, emphasizing medium and small business engagement while deploying inventive fundraising tactics in untapped markets.
Education
Master - Public Affairs
University of Minnesota Humphrey Institute
MinnesotaBachelor of Arts - Organizational Communications and Marketing
Creighton University
NebraskaSkills
- Microsoft Dynamics CRM
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Community learning systems
- Innovation strategy
- Leadership effectiveness
- Relationship building
- Communication proficiency
- Fundraising strategies
- Policy advocacy
- Strategic planning
- Board engagement
- Influence and impact
Websites
Hobbies and Interests
- Avid reader
- Gardener
- Mentor
- Basketball enthusiast
Additional Credentials
- Leadership Fellowship, Bush Foundation, St. Paul, MN, Completed Master's degree in Public Affairs and created a national and regional capacity building strategy for youth mentoring.
- Certified Organizational Development Coach, Symbiosis Virtual, Certified to coach personnel and guide organizational interventions to affect change and achieve goals.
- Division 1 Basketball Scholarship Recipient, Creighton University, Omaha, NE
- Board Chair, Orono School Foundation, Orono School District, Orono, MN
Timeline
Senior Director, Affiliate Impact
MENTOR Boston
01.2015 - Current
Founding Executive Director
MENTOR Minnesota
06.1994 - 01.2015
Director of Research and Development
Greater Twin Cities United Way
04.1988 - 05.1994
Master - Public Affairs
University of Minnesota Humphrey Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Communications and Marketing
Creighton University