Angela Beckman, LMSW

Experience

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  Greater Kalamazoo United Way

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  • Community Planning and Fund Distribution Intern

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  • Great Lakes PeaceJam Program Assistant Intern

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2004
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  United Way for Southeastern Michigan

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2011

  • Project managed volunteer management software implementation; created project plan, directed teams, verified accurate transition of data, recommended beneficial features, and trained staff on platform. • Supervised, coordinated, and implemented volunteer projects for groups of 5-1,000 volunteers; projects addressed community issues both locally and nationally. • Partnered with Super Bowl committee and coordinated teams of volunteers for large-scale events as part of Super Bowl XL.

  • Manager of Volunteer Services

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  • Volunteer Program Specialist

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  • Volunteer Program Associate

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2006
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  United Way for Southeastern Michigan

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2024

  Spearheads the planning and development of large- and small-scale projects and events for nonprofit partners. Drives volunteer engagement from corporations, nonprofits, community groups, and individuals to support diverse project needs and achieve established goals. •Led department in engaging more than 13K volunteers in more than 45K hours of service in 2020. Fosters strong relationships with organizations such as the Detroit Lions, Comerica, and nonprofits.•Develops strategic plans aligned with engagement initiatives and brings together cross-functional teams including corporate relations, marketing, IT, and human resources to plan and execute tasks in a timely manner.•Manages $200K+ department budget as well as individual project budgets ranging from $2K to $50K+; effectively allocates funds and resources to optimize return on investment.•Presents a universal vision and delegates tasks accordingly, ensuring proper direction, support, and resources.•Consults with nonprofit organizations to evaluate project requests, determine resources and staffing, set budgets, identify potential partners, and craft detailed project plans and timelines.•Directed employee engagement project to identify strengths and areas for improvement by gathering feedback from employees; designed detailed strategic plans to enhance engagement and deployed teams to resolve issues leading to significant turnaround.•Leads Board committee in organizing regionwide events and activities; coordinates logistics, prepares all communications, collaborates with involved partners, and oversees teams executing projects.•Partners with International United Way Worldwide and Points of Light Foundation to mobilize volunteers and initiate action on a larger scale.•Inspires corporate employees to get involved with volunteer projects and leverage resources and assets to support local nonprofits.•Guides team in collecting and analyzing data and administering surveys following project completion. Show less

  • Senior Director, Engagement & Experience

    Feb 2021 - Dec 2024

  • Director of Volunteer Engagement

    Jan 2012 - Feb 2021