Michael Wyland

Experience

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  US Rep. Frank R. Wolf

  Jun 1982 - Jan 1983

  Staff Assistant

  Worked in both district office and DC office for member of US Congress. Duties included office administration, consitituent service (emphasis on Federal agency relations to assist consitiuents in securing Federal employment), and other duties as assigned by Special Assistant.

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  Frank A. Schultz Oil & Gas

  Feb 1983 - May 1989

  Manager, Computer Operations

  Managed HP3000 computer shop for independent oil & gas investor. Also represented company to PETRODEX, an affiliation of oil & gas companies sharing revenue & other information by electronic data interchange (EDI) through an affiliation with General Electric (GE).

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  Sumption & Wyland

  Sept 1990 - now

  Owner/Partner

  Strategic Planning Worked with 100+ nonprofit associations and charities to assist in strategic plan development and implementation services. Services often include most of the following: • focus group data collection • structured interviews • facilitated board & staff retreats • strategic plan development & documentation • annual work plan development • follow-up/follow-along for staff and board Executive Coaching Work with executive talent to maximize opportunities to make the most of their current work environment or transition to new work. We work on “soft skills” - communication styles, interpersonal relationships, and nonverbal messages that get in the way of success. Examples include: • communication styles analysis & coaching • consulting on specific work-related issues • developing strategies for dealing successfully with employees, colleagues, and others • career exploration • interview technique • resume assistance Training & Facilitation Presented 100+ workshops, seminars, keynote speeches, etc. Most featured various aspects of nonprofit sector management and governance, nonprofit organization board/staff roles and relationships, and team-building and professional development skills for individuals and groups. In addition to client-specific work, we have presented at numerous local, state, and regional conferences, as well as for national nonprofit professional assemblies. We have served for several years as adjunct faculty to several universities. Worked on many kinds of collaborations and partnerships, from multi-organizational grant applications to the merger of health care clinics to 6 Girl Scout councils incorporated in two states (with members in four states). Worked to help alleviate stress between departments within large nonprofit organizations through a combination of group training, individual skills development, and counsel to involved parties and stakeholders. Show less

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  CharityChannel.com

  Jan 2000 - Oct 2002

  Chief Operating Officer

  Shared responsibility with founder/CEO for all aspects of operating the largest online community of nonprofit professionals in the world.

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  South Dakota Psychological Association

  Mar 2005 - Feb 2010

  Executive Director

  Sumption & Wyland managed SDPA; I served as ED.

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  Colorado Technical University

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2009

  Adjunct Professor

  I taught a graduate level course in grant writing for the Criminal Justice program.

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  Nonprofit Quarterly

  Feb 2016 - Jul 2018

  Consulting Editor

  Provided part-time (consulting basis) editorial and writing support for The Nonprofit Quarterly (NPQ)'s web news content with Founder and former Editor-in-Chief Ruth McCambridge. Reviewed and edited submitted articles, wrote 400+ articles for website publication, and participated in prioritizing stories to be covered on a daily and weekly basis.