Recently Featured in Non-Profit & Philanthropy
Non-Profit & Philanthropy Featured
University of Minnesota Videos
CEO and Executive Director, Touchstone Mental Health
UMN Experience Ellie is the CEO and Executive Director of Touchstone Mental Health, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit that "inspires hope, healing, and well-being" by assisting adults with mental illness find employment and housing, stay out of the hospital,
and reach their goals. Ellie's biggest responsibility is to source the funding, people, and resources to continue their mission year after year. Whether researching upcoming laws in the state legislature, meeting with partnering organizations at
lunch, or attending fundraising events at night, Ellie is working tirelessly to bring sustained care to her clients.
Major:
English Literature (Bachelor), Health and Human Services Administration (Masters)
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
Youth Programs Manager, Wilderness Inquiry
UMN Experience Christine is the Youth Programs Manager at Wilderness Inquiry, a Minnesota-based nonprofit that offers "incredible, planned and inclusive outdoor adventure trips...for adults, families, people of all ages, and abilities." Christine's
main role is to assist new clients and educators with the scheduling of their own trips. Christine and her company strive to instill their clients with a sense of respect in both the nation's waterways as well as the nature educators.
Major:
Kinesiology (Bachelor)
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
HR Specialist, TopLine Federal Credit Union
UM Duluth Nick is a Human Resources Specialist with TopLine Federal Credit Union, a Minnesota-based not-for-profit and member-owned financial services cooperative. Nick's role is to work with all of the company's hiring managers to find great talent
for open positions as well as oversee new hire on-boarding to ensure each candidate gets off to a great start. Since the field of human resources can take on many forms, Nick encourages any interested students to spend some time shadowing or
interning in different environments to see where you can envision yourself thriving.
Major:
Human Resource Management (Bachelor)
City: Maple Grove
State: Minnesota
City: Maple Grove
State: Minnesota
Talent Management Specialist, Memorial Blood Centers
Minnesota Experience Regina is a Talent Management Specialist with Memorial Blood Centers, a nonprofit supplier of blood and ambulances in the Midwest region. When Regina first started with the company as a recruiter she was phone-screening 30-50 candidates per week and
sitting in on half a dozen in-person interviews. Now being more on the management and talent engagement side of things, Regina only sits in on the higher-level interviews. Her main role now is to manage the talent acquisition staff, creating search
matrixes and coaching her team to perform at it's peak level.
City:
Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
State: Minnesota
Director of Finance and Operations, Men as Peacemakers
UM Duluth Experience Michael is the Director of Finance and Operations at Men as Peacemakers, a nonprofit that builds "safe communities through programs that address and undermine the root causes of violence against women and children." Michael's role is
to lead the financial and business operations of the organization.
Major:
MBA (Masters), Accounting (Bachelor)
City: Duluth
State: Minnesota
City: Duluth
State: Minnesota
Candid Career Videos
Director, Fundraising Development Strategy, Teach for America
Highlight
Christina is the Director of Development Strategy for Teach for America. Based out of Las Vegas, Nevada, Christina's main role is to work closely with the Executive Director to develop and implement the organization's local fundraising
strategies.
Major:
MBA (Masters), Psychology (Bachelor)
City: Las Vegas
State: Nevada
City: Las Vegas
State: Nevada
Director of Community Relations, Mother Cabrini Health Foundation
Finding Success
Ana is the Director of Community Relations at the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, a New York-based foundation that funds nonprofits in the health sector. Ana is a 1997 graduate of Hostos Community College.
Major:
Liberal Arts (Associate), Business Administration (Bachelor), Political Science (Bachelor), International Affairs (Graduate)
City: New York
State: New York
City: New York
State: New York
Development and Fundraising Generalist, Loaves and Fishes MN
Finding Success
Emily is a Development and Fundraising Generalist with Loaves and Fishes MN. Based out of Minneapolis, Emily's main role is to write grants for funding to pay for the nonprofit's mission of feeding free and healthy meals to Minneapolis-area
residents.
City:
Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
State: Minnesota
Nonprofit Director, Prepare + Prosper
Finding Success
Suyapa is the Executive Director of Prepare + Prosper, the largest tax clinic in the region. The organization offers two main programs to the community: a free tax preparation service and a financial capability service to educate and strengthen the
financial security of the community.
City:
St. Paul
State: Minnesota
State: Minnesota
Disability Rights Advocate, The Ability Center of Greater Toledo
Finding Success
James is a Disability Rights Advocate with The Ability Center of Greater Toledo. His main role is to research different initiatives and programs to send to legislators, developers, and local businesses. A recent project saw James working with the
Toledo Zoo to ensure their facilities were 100% accessible.
Major:
Political Science (Bachelor)
City: Toledo
State: Ohio
City: Toledo
State: Ohio
Organizer, Toledoans for Safe Water
Finding Success
Markie is the Organizer of Toledoans for Safe Water, a nonprofit grassroots organization in the Toledo area "working to establish a Bill of Rights to protect Lake Erie and the communities that rely on its health and viability." Starting out
as a signature-collecting volunteer, Markie now runs the entire enterprise, from organizing community events and writing press releases to lobbying the city government to pass clean water legislation.
Major:
Anthropology (Bachelor), Environmental Science (Masters)
City: Toledo
State: Ohio
City: Toledo
State: Ohio
Program Director, SecureFutures
Finding Success
Kristen is the Program Director of SecureFutures, a Milwaukee-based nonprofit that educates teenages on the basics of financial literacy. Kristen supervises and leads a team of three full-time employees, two program managers as well as a volunteer
manager. Kristen is also in charge of curriculum development, volunteer training, and building relationships with community leaders.
Major:
Philosophy (Bachelor), Psychology (Bachelor), Counseling Psychology (Masters)
City: Milwaukee
State: Wisconsin
City: Milwaukee
State: Wisconsin
Director of Business Development, United Way of Central Maryland
Finding Success
Sonny is the Director of Business Development for the United Way of Central Maryland. His main responsibility is to meet with community members and influencers to build partnerships and expand the organization's financial support. Sonny is
constantly talking to businesses out in the community, from coffee breaks and luncheons to after-hours networking events. Find out why Sonny considers authenticity to be paramount to a successful career in business development.
City:
Baltimore
State: Maryland
State: Maryland
Community Impact Manager, Community Based Care of Central Florida
Finding Success
Danielle is the Community Impact Manager for Community Based Care of Central Florida, the region's leading child welfare organization. With services ranging from the fostering and adoption of children to advocacy and diversion, Danielle works to
ensure the organization's message has the visibility and positivity the mission requires. Working a public relations job with heavy emphasis on social media presence, Danielle runs us through a busy campaign season and her tricks to a positive
and proactive web presence.
Major:
International Relations (Bachelor)
City: Orlando
State: Florida
City: Orlando
State: Florida