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Education
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Leadership Cadillac
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Michelle Gallagher

Michelle Gallagher

Philanthropy Manager
Traverse City,MI

Summary

My true passion is being out in the community. Whether I am the main speaker or a fly on the wall, I thrive on being involved. My strengths are creating and cultivating relationships, public speaking, event planning, public relations, and program development.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Philanthropy Manager

Hospice Of Michigan
Traverse City, Michigan
06.2015 - Current
  • Developed and maintained relationships with donors and community members across northwest Michigan.
  • Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
  • Implemented new processes for existing programs and increased donor engagement in these programs by 75%.
  • Brought fundraising events to new communities.

Community Impact Director

United Way Of Northwest Michigan
Traverse City, Michigan
06.2007 - 08.2014
  • Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
  • Worked closely with other non-profit leaders on collaboration of fundraising and outreach efforts.
  • Recruited and maintained community volunteers for various projects within the organization and the community.
  • Worked with Northwestern Michigan College to bring the Alternative Spring Break program to their students.
  • Gave presentations to local businesses, prospecting new business relationships, and working to help secure future funding.

Customer Relations Manager

Traverse Motors
Traverse City, Michigan
01.2005 - 06.2007

Maintained the dealership website keeping it current with manufacturer rebates and leasing specials along with specials within the dealership. Online Sales, responding to customer inquiries, establishing a relationship and bringing them into the dealership to finalize the sale. Also maintained the CRM program, designing and maintaining a follow up program for each customer in the sales and service departments.

Education

BBA - Marketing, Advertising/Promotions

Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI
06.2004

Associate of Science - Marketing

Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI
06.2002

Skills

  • Community Advocacy
  • Outreach Strategies
  • Fundraising Campaigns
  • Special Events
  • Public Education
  • Donor Relations

Leadership Cadillac

Selected to participate in Leadership Cadillac in 2019. Cadillac Leadership is a nine-month program dedicated to the development of leadership skills through education, awareness and networking relationships.

Timeline

Philanthropy Manager

Hospice Of Michigan
06.2015 - Current

Community Impact Director

United Way Of Northwest Michigan
06.2007 - 08.2014

Customer Relations Manager

Traverse Motors
01.2005 - 06.2007

BBA - Marketing, Advertising/Promotions

Davenport University

Associate of Science - Marketing

Northwestern Michigan College
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