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Madeleine Hawn

Brighton,IL

Summary

Dedicated Founder and CEO with a track record of successfully launching a non-profit organization for people with developmental disabilities and leading it to a mature and stable organization. Strong commitment to further the mission through proven and new fundraising strategies resulting in the betterment of the community.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founder - Development Specialist

Services By Design d/b/a Caring Solutions
St Louis, MO
08.2020 - Current
  • Coached and Mentored the new Executive Director who was hired in April 2020
  • Researched and wrote Grants to raise funds for underfunded and non-funded essential needs and agency growth. Raised $180,000 in 2023
  • Advised and supported Development Director in all aspects of fundraising
  • Actively participated in succession planning and subsequent hiring of the new Development Director
  • Helped to plan and participated in all agency events (Golf, Gala, Trivia Night)
  • Led meetings with Major Donors as needed and requested

Founder and CEO

Services by Design d/b/a Caring Solutions
St Louis, MO
12.2001 - 07.2020
  • Founder of Caring Solutions in 2001 – a non-profit agency serving people with severe developmental disabilities – set up organizational structure, founding board, applied for and received 501(c)(3) status, set up contracts with funding sources, hired staff and started serving residents for 24-hour support in group homes and supported living.
  • CEO 2001 to 2020 responsible for all aspects of organizational leadership, management and oversight. Reported to a volunteer Board of Directors.
  • Established long term sustained donor relationships ensuring financial stability through development
  • Developed multiple new service options for children and adults with severe developmental disabilities.
  • Built reputation of an agency that supports those in greatest need with high quality services always putting the clients and family first.
  • Continuously met Department of Mental Health certification and licensing standards with high accolades.
  • Led Agency from Start-Up to serving 100+ residents annually, $14,000,000 operating budget and 250 employees.

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education

Maryville University of Saint Louis
St Louis, MO
05-1987

Bachelor of Science - Education

Maryville University of Saint Louis
St Louis, MO
12-1985

Teaching Degree - Education

Seminar Muristalden
Switzerland
05-1976

Skills

  • Board Collaboration
  • Financial Management
  • Revenue Development
  • Organizational Structuring
  • Strategic Planning
  • Start-Up Operations
  • Human Resources

Affiliations

  • Accomplished Photographer

Certification

  • Certified Teacher in Missouri and Switzerland

Timeline

Founder - Development Specialist

Services By Design d/b/a Caring Solutions
08.2020 - Current

Founder and CEO

Services by Design d/b/a Caring Solutions
12.2001 - 07.2020

Master of Arts - Special Education

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Bachelor of Science - Education

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Teaching Degree - Education

Seminar Muristalden

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