Shelby Bader
Flushing,Michigan
Summary
Diligent and detail-focused development operations professional seeking a mission focused career where I am able to grow both as a professional and as an intellectual, in an environment that allows me to showcase my strong communication, management, and program development skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Development
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Flint & Genesee County
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align programmatic objectives with funding priorities for maximum impact.
- Wrote funding requests and grant applications to obtain additional funds for operating needs.
- Successfully planned and executed special events that raised awareness about the organization''s mission while generating new sources of support.
- Enhanced donor relationships with personalized communication plans and regular updates on project progress.
- Developed comprehensive strategic plans to guide long-term growth and sustainability of the organization''s programs.
Grants Manager
Whaley Children's Center
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Conducted prospect research on foundations and other grant making organizations
- Wrote and edited grant proposals, maintain communication with funding agencies during and after grant submission
- Evaluated grant programs for effectiveness and impact, as well as created reports and deliverables as required by funders and for in house use
- Maintained donor relationships, as well as market programs to community held events
- Worked with Development team to organize fundraising events, and procure donations for events
- Collected and maintained data relevant to our programs utilizing State and Federal databases.
Archives Collection Specialist
Kettering University
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Monitored and coordinated facility needs with archival materials
- Managed student assistants and community volunteers
- Maintained patron and research databases
- Catalogued, indexed, digitized archival records
- Fulfilled patron requests in a variety of formats, while maintaining exemplary customer service.
Community Coordinator
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed a federal grant funded program to introduce healthy and sustainable foods to the district of Westwood Heights
- Maintained all financial records, programmatic data, and information required for reporting and operating the program
- Evaluated data for effectiveness and impact
- Coordinated, planned, and executed community events; directed volunteers
- Maintained communication with relevant press and news outlets to spread awareness of program
- Created visuals, social media marketing, and documents for program outreach.
Technical Services/ Reference Intern
UM Flint Thompson Library
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Onboard new student assistants
- Front desk reception work, as well as light administrative duties
- Customer Service for patrons in a variety of formats
- Catalogued new materials into database, and repaired older materials for circulation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI 06.2019
Skills
- Grant Management
- Proposal Writing
- Data Entry and Analysis
- Fundraising and Development
- Major Gifts Solicitation
Affiliations
- Kiwanis Club of Flint
- City of Flushing Parks and recreation Committee
- Genesee Chamber Young Professionals
Timeline
Director of Development
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Flint & Genesee County
10.2023 - Current
Grants Manager
Whaley Children's Center
01.2023 - 10.2023
Archives Collection Specialist
Kettering University
01.2020 - 07.2021
Community Coordinator
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
06.2019 - 01.2020
Technical Services/ Reference Intern
UM Flint Thompson Library
08.2015 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Michigan-Flint
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