Kristen Cibulskis

Experience

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  United Way for Southeastern Michigan

  May 2008 - now

  • Support the Senior Director of Engagement to develop Engagement strategies to leverage that integrate across the organization• Support in the operations and management of the volunteer engagement team. Including staffing, projects, work assignments, goals, resources, and employee performance and development• Track and manage organizational Engagement score card metrics based on data, best practices and volunteer trends and develop quarterly objectives and benchmarks aligned with the organization’s mission• Lead and manage the engagement team data and ensure reliable, accurate data for reporting and evaluation• Work cross-departmentally with the organizational leadership of Community Impact to develop a continuum of engagement opportunities• Develop and manage the execution of the Seasons of Caring and all affiliated projects, programs, and evolving strategies• Lead the management, partner recruitment and integration of all technologies to support United Way’s engagement strategies• Work at state and national levels to develop corporate, community and national network partnerships to execute on local, regional, state and national engagement initiatives and programs• Support the Engagement team in securing grants and funding to support the work of volunteer engagement• Work with the Marketing department to manage the Volunteer Engagement’s marketing and communication needs, including the creation and management of a quarterly communications calendar, content, and processes• Additional programmatic duties as assigned to support the Engagement Team Show less • Responsible for developing strategic and impactful engagement opportunities for the organization• Develop and manage standing Engagement opportunities• Work with Business Units and external partners to develop opportunities for replication• Develop core components, metrics, goals, objectives and outcomes for each opportunity• Establish and schedule a calendar of opportunities • Work with Digital to post and manage opportunities online• Maintain open communication with cross-departmental and external partners to implement opportunities.• Directly manage Engagement Relationship Associate staff members. Show less • Created/assisted with creating overall internal and external messaging/communications for the Volunteer Services department.• Created content for external department update emails.• Created and developed content for the Team Leader program.• Worked directly with individuals/community members to find volunteer opportunities.• Planned and executed volunteer projects for companies and businesses.• Assisted with management of UWSEM's Volunteer Solutions database.• Worked directly with other nonprofit agencies/organizations with Volunteer Solutions.• Managed three AmeriCorps Members through the Guidance Center and UWSEM's Early Learning Centers.• Managed and assisted an AmeriCorps Vista with Volunteer Solutions Outreach.• Created and developed profiles to spotlight a "volunteer of the month." Show less

  • Engagement Director

    Jan 2021 - now

  • Manager, Volunteer Engagement

    Sept 2014 - Jan 2021

  • Engagement Opportunities Coordinator, Engagement

    Aug 2012 - Sept 2014

  • Specialist, Volunteer Engagement

    Jan 2012 - Aug 2012

  • Associate, Volunteer Services

    May 2008 - Dec 2011
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  The Detroit News - Helping Hands Program

  Nov 2010 - Jan 2011

  • Oversaw two to ten volunteers on a daily basis.• Answered phone calls and email messages from potential donors and applicants.• Worked with potential donors to make a monetary donation or adopt a family.• Worked with potential applications through the application process.• Assisted with the clerical duties of the program. • Wrote articles that each highlighted a family in need through the Helping Hands program.

  • Project Manager

    Nov 2010 - Jan 2011

  • Writer - Special to the Detroit News

    Nov 2010 - Jan 2011