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Shelby Mattingly

Denver,CO

Summary

Experienced executive with a successful track record spanning over fifteen years in philanthropy, nonprofit, and public sectors. Expert in driving positive change and enhancing outcomes for individuals, families, and communities through strategic program development and management. A collaborative visionary who forges partnerships with internal teams, community leaders, and volunteers. Known for guiding program frameworks, budgeting, and long-term strategy to achieve impactful goals. Demonstrated leadership in managing diverse teams, fostering relationships, and championing diversity and inclusion. Skilled in public speaking, fundraising, and donor engagement.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

Inside The Orchestra
11.2012 - 01.2023

Led team with energy, excitement, and passion for the power of community. Recognized for a deep commitment to organizational evolution, responsiveness, self-reflection, and growth.

  • Stabilized organizational finances, boosting gross revenue by over 100% in first two years and over 500% by year ten.
  • Developed multiyear partnerships with wide variety of school, nonprofit, governmental, corporate, and community entities.
  • Spearheaded diversity, equity, inclusion, and access initiatives including strategic board recruitment, staff training and development, partnership cultivation, and programmatic processes.
  • Mentored, coached, and collaborated with team of full- and part-time staff, volunteers, interns, guest artists and contract performers in administrative and programmatic roles.
  • Worked closely with board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Served as organizational spokesperson in wide variety of capacities, ranging from small group settings to large events.
  • Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
  • Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
  • Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
  • Cultivated organization-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
  • Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
  • Executed rebranding campaigns, including organizational name change and re-emergence within community.

Accounting & Human Resources Manager

Colorado Mountain Club
11.2010 - 11.2012

Oversaw finance and membership services across the state-wide organization. Collaborated with volunteer committees across the state to create budgets, financial reports, data policies. Cultivated and stewarded relationships with funders, volunteers, members, staff, board members, and partners.

  • Served as key partner on executive team that increased organization’s net income 200% in two years.
  • Created budgets and financial policies and procedures for state office and 14 volunteer chapters throughout Colorado.
  • Managed all donor reporting and annual auditing process, including reporting for yearly applications for Scientific & Cultural Facilities District Tier II funding.
  • Spearheaded overall provision of HR services, policies, and programs for 16 full-time and 30+ part-time employees.

Assistant Controller

Colorado Mountain Club
05.2008 - 11.2010
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Prepared corporate fiscal and business plans to help strategically direct business operations and strengthen controls.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.

Financial & Human Resources Director

Red Oak Medical, Inc.
04.2005 - 05.2008

Led all financial and human resources services. Formed and executed new processes, including financial policies, billing protocols, employee benefits packaging, and salary models for all new hires. Interviewed and mentored all new hires on company protocols and operations for operational efficiency.

  • Key leader in company's transition from small home office with fewer than 500 patients to large facility with over 3,000 patients in less than three years.
  • Implemented tactical Customer Relationship Management solution to gain new insights into patients' needs and behavior, optimize billing efficiency, and validate fulfillment of contracts by insurance carriers.
  • Functioned as company spokesperson to communicate clear, consistent, and positive brand image and provided educational patient presentations throughout Chicago.

Education

Master of Arts - Public Administration | Nonprofit Management

University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO
12.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts | English Literature

Denison University
Granville, OH
05.2001

Skills

  • Executive Leadership
  • Team Leadership and Management
  • Complex Social Issue Solutions
  • Strategic Planning and Implementation
  • Program Development and Evaluation
  • Relationship Management and Networking
  • Public Speaking and Presentation
  • Fundraising and Donor Relations
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Problem Solving and Analysis

Volunteering

 

FOUNDING MEMBER | BOARD MEMBER (2020 - Present)

Alliance for Music Education Equity


MEMBER 

Equity Arc (2020 -2022)

Colorado Nonprofit Association (2012 -2022)


MEMBER | DOWNTOWN LEADS GROUP CHAIR  (2012 - 2020)

Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce


BOARD MEMBER, BOARD CHAIR, GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR (2009 - 2015)

Girls on the Run of the Rockies


FOUNDER & LEADER (2008 - 2018)

Denver Road Runners


FOUNDER & LEADER (1997 - 2001)

After School Volunteer Organization, Denison University


Other Volunteer Roles

Reading Partners, Casa De Paz, Ronald McDonald House, Big Brothers Big Sisters

Timeline

Executive Director

Inside The Orchestra
11.2012 - 01.2023

Accounting & Human Resources Manager

Colorado Mountain Club
11.2010 - 11.2012

Assistant Controller

Colorado Mountain Club
05.2008 - 11.2010

Financial & Human Resources Director

Red Oak Medical, Inc.
04.2005 - 05.2008

Master of Arts - Public Administration | Nonprofit Management

University of Colorado Denver

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts | English Literature

Denison University
Shelby Mattingly