Michelle Krumm
Detroit,MI
Summary
Energetic executive demonstrating robust leadership in operations and compliance, dedicated to propelling mission growth and advancing sustainability initiatives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
WELLE Consultant
Full Life Circle Foundation
08.2024 - Current
- Lead fundraising strategies by cultivating and stewarding relationships with donors, sponsors, foundations, and community partners.
- Provide executive leadership for organizational operations, strategic planning, and community engagement initiatives.
- Develop and implement programs aligned with the organization's mission and impact goals.
- Built strategic partnerships with businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies to enhance service offerings and drive community development initiatives.
- Managed financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to support long-term fiscal sustainability.
- Manage budget, investment strategies, and cost-control practices.
- Reviewed grants and managed reporting to facilitate effective operations and ensure successful program delivery.
Director of Operations and Senior Services
Grand Traverse County
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Led the transformation and daily operations of seven senior center locations serving more than 15,000 members.
- Directed county operations across departments, facilities, and administrative services for Grand Traverse County Senior Services.
- Directed marketing communications and strategic planning for county senior services, evaluating public millage initiatives and capital improvement projects to maximize community impact.
- Built relationships with federal, state, and local officials to identify and secure public funding opportunities.
- Presented strategic initiatives and funding priorities to elected officials, community organizations, and Board of Commissioners.
- Managed budget planning, inventory control, and cost-control practices to ensure fiscal responsibility and resource optimization.
- Developed operating procedures to enhance compliance with Grand Traverse County policies and align with Board directives.
- Designed health, wellness, and safety programs with community partners.
Director of Development and Corporate Partnerships
United Way of Northwest Michigan
06.2006 - 01.2021
- Directed fundraising, corporate partnership, and development strategies that increased overall funding by 42% within two years.
- Cultivated long-term relationships with businesses, major donors, and community stakeholders to enhance fundraising efforts and community engagement.
- Established and nurtured strong partnerships with corporate sponsors and committees to support organizational initiatives.
- Managed multiple revenue streams, including annual campaigns, corporate sponsorships, and state and federal grants.
- Led annual fundraising campaigns across local businesses, volunteers, and partner agencies.
- Collaborated with the board of directors to develop strategic growth initiatives and ensure long-term organizational sustainability.
- Recruited, trained, and mentored business leaders, board members, campaign volunteers, and staff to maximize fundraising success.
- Regained lapsed accounts to bolster donor retention and sustain ongoing funding.
- Developed grant development strategies that support United Way's role as a convener and multiplier of impact.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA03-2009
Associate of Science - Marketing/Business Administration
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL03-1999
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Budget and financial management
- Team development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Policy compliance
- Strategic planning
- Donor stewardship
- Partnership development
- Best practices implementation
- Data analytics
- Market research
- Presentation and communication skills
- Project management
Timeline
WELLE Consultant
Full Life Circle Foundation
08.2024 - Current
Director of Operations and Senior Services
Grand Traverse County
01.2021 - 08.2024
Director of Development and Corporate Partnerships
United Way of Northwest Michigan
06.2006 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Ashworth College
Associate of Science - Marketing/Business Administration
Florida Gulf Coast University