Michael Heckmann
Fundraising & Nonprofit Professional
Woodstock,GA
Summary
Proven leader and self-directed professional with successful career promoting organizations, plans and needs. Proficient in grant writing, project management, and communications work. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office; proficient skills in Adobe Photoshop.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Contracted Grant Writer
Self-Employed
Woodstock, GA
01.2022 - Current
- Research grant and funding proposal opportunities in philanthropic databases to identify potential income sources.
- Guide the strategic grant-seeking process and write, review and edit proposals for grants, gifts and contracts.
- Currently work with organizations in health care-related philanthropy, community-based nonprofit, and K-12 education.
Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
Mount St. Joseph University
Cincinnati, OH
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Helped raise and manage a grants portfolio of over $4.7 million across 16 different University Departments and Offices.
- Created an internal dashboard for various stakeholders to track Advancement progress across the University.
- Championed relationship building, cross-collaboration and mentorship throughout both internal and external strategic partners.
PLA & Experiential Education Coordinator
Mount St. Joseph University
Cincinnati, OH
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Worked with non-traditional adult students to assess and apply previous credits earned to their current transcript.
- Facilitated and analyzed alumni post-graduation data, generating the annual Graduate Employment Survey report.
- Implemented and managed the inaugural year of the Servant Leadership Scholars Program, where students worked summer placements with area nonprofit organizations.
Operations Project Manager
Self-Employed
Cincinnati, OH
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Planned, designed, scheduled, and oversaw phases for large projects.
- Managed biweekly communication and established new operating procedures.
- Worked with a large local church (helping to manage logistics for thousands of volunteers serving hundreds of projects) and a startup organization.
Grants Administrator
SC Ministry Foundation
Cincinnati, OH
05.2016 - 12.2018
- Maintained grants management system (Blackbaud GIFTS) and various stakeholder communication lists and platforms.
- Researched and coordinated a move from installed grants management system to a cloud-based solution.
- Analyzed and reported on cyclical grants-related activity, totaling more than $189 million for the Foundation's 22-year history.
Relationship Director
Drive Media House
Newport, KY
07.2015 - 04.2016
- Developed new business opportunities, paving the path fro approximately eight new clients on an 18-24 month sales cycle.
- Established and managed a client relationship management database.
- Assisted with the development and analysis of a comprehensive marketing plan.
Student Ministry Producer
Crossroads Church
Cincinnati, OH
05.2014 - 07.2015
- Convened and managed volunteer teams for large events and central administrative support.
- Created and helped implement weekly teaching content across four church locations.
- Managed monthly communications between Student Ministry staff, students, parents, and volunteers.
Collaboration Project Manager
Starfire Council-Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
05.2011 - 05.2014
- Facilitated ideation sessions for approximately 25 people to move from passion to the concrete solution of a community project or job placement.
- Collaboratively managed qualitative data that aided in the organization's fundraising efforts.
- Oversaw the creation and implementation of four community-based collaborative projects.
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA 10.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Religious Studies
Mount St. Joseph University
Cincinnati, OH 08.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
Non-Profit Organization Funding
undefinedCommunity Service
I currently serve as an Ordained Senior Chaplain with the International Fellowship of Chaplains, engaging in the ministry of presence as need arises. My ordination allows for officiating weddings and presiding over funerals.
Additionally, I serve as a Board Member for Networks Embracing Transformation, a subsidiary organization of At Work On Purpose. In this role, I contribute to decisions for city-wide initiatives and have worked on projects focused on the history of the Greater Cincinnati area.
Timeline
Contracted Grant Writer
Self-Employed
01.2022 - Current
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Regent University
10.2021 - Current
Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
Mount St. Joseph University
08.2020 - 12.2021
PLA & Experiential Education Coordinator
Mount St. Joseph University
10.2019 - 08.2020
Operations Project Manager
Self-Employed
03.2019 - 03.2020
Grants Administrator
SC Ministry Foundation
05.2016 - 12.2018
Relationship Director
Drive Media House
07.2015 - 04.2016
Student Ministry Producer
Crossroads Church
05.2014 - 07.2015
Collaboration Project Manager
Starfire Council-Cincinnati
05.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Religious Studies
Mount St. Joseph University
08.2007 - 05.2011
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