Monica Ojcius
Healthcare Executive
Modesto,CA
Summary
Accomplished Director of Strategic Initiatives with progressive industry background and decisive leadership style. Offers strategic planning abilities, background in change management and forward-thinking mindset. Ready for challenges and focused on meeting future demands.
Experienced non-profit leader with over 30 years of experience in healthcare and human services. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving client satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Community Hospice
Modesto, United States
01.2018 - Current
- Developed comprehensive, multi-year strategic plan for CHI organizations in 2018 and 2021 respectively.
- Implemented leadership training for 35 managers across all Divisions.
- Served as liaison between Leadership Team and Employee Council.
- Wrote successful grants 2020-2021 resulting in over $545,000 of funding for CHI including our first Research and Development opportunity in 40 years.
- Director of Children's Grief Support program operating in 62 schools, serving more than 500 students annually and securing over $100,000 in district contracts for 2021 fiscal year.
- Revamped onboarding practices for Managers and New Hires.
- Identified and developed new business line- Hope Counseling.
- Coordinated, planned and implemented Annual Clinical Education and Clergy Forum events.
- Attained Level IV status for We Honor Veterans program of NHPCO.
- Regularly report to CHI and CHF Boards on progress and challenges related to strategic plan goals.
- Budget development.
Executive Director Foundation
Community Hospice
Modesto, CA
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Recruited new board members and donors by networking at community events.
- Supervised writing of grant applications and checked information for accuracy prior to submission.
- Exercised appropriate cost controls to meet budget restrictions and maximize revenues.
- Managed team of four professionals focused on improving planned giving initiatives.
- Implemented Over the Edge peer to peer fundraising event in San Joaquin County
- Researched and implemented: Foundation Case Statement, Veteran's Pavilion, Spyres Way lobby remodel, Giving Tree
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University Stanislaus
Turlock, CA 09.1985 - 05.1989
Skills
Leadership
Critical thinking
Planning and Coordination
Interpersonal Communication
Budgeting and Financial Management
Business Development
Affiliations
- American Leadership Forum -GVC Senior Fellow and Board member
- Rotary International Modesto Club -Past Board member
- Toastmasters- Current Officer
- Omega Nu- Past Board member -15 years
- Association of Fundraising Professionals - Past Board member and Diversity Chairperson -20 years
- National Alliance for Grieving Children - 5 years
- Crimestoppers Stanislaus County Founding Board member
Certification
Lead Well training 2015-2016
Timeline
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Community Hospice
01.2018 - Current
Executive Director Foundation
Community Hospice
08.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University Stanislaus
09.1985 - 05.1989