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MICHELLE DANLY

Laguna Hills

Summary

~ Visionary leader with contagious passion for developing women and the whole church body and seeing it come alive to God’s love and purpose for them ~ Gifted educator with a clear desire to shepherd all ages as they come to know and grow in Jesus Christ ~ Skilled self-starter with strong work ethic and ability to think ahead and prioritize ministry goals ~ Creative program manager experienced in developing unique, impactful events ~ Compassionate mentor with ability to train, inspire, grow and nurture potential leaders and volunteers.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Programs

Wells of Life
06.2023 - Current
  • Built partnerships with external organizations that enhanced program offerings and expanded outreach efforts.
  • Designed evaluation tools that measured the success of various programming aspects against organizational objectives.
  • Led staff training sessions on best practices in program delivery, increasing overall effectiveness across the organization.
  • Launched new initiatives that addressed identified gaps in services, expanding the organizations offerings to better meet community needs.
  • Oversaw volunteer recruitment efforts, providing valuable support to staff while offering meaningful opportunities for community members to contribute their expertise.
  • Launched a successful Youth Ambassador Youth Program & Women of the Well Auxiliary.
  • Developed all new NEXT Generation brochures and marketing materials.
  • Bridged major sponsorships to help bridge mission efforts
  • Developed, produced and moderated all special events including Gala and Run4Water.

Providence Mission Hospital Board of Directors

Providence Mission Hospital
05.2003 - Current
  • Valiant Women Auxiliary Chair: Goal-driven fundraising professional with proven organizational skills; and experience managing complex and time-sensitive programs
  • Expert in cultivating long-lasting and engaged donor relationships
  • Interest in collaborating across the organization to create partnerships and develop new stewardship programs
  • Proven track record of leading fundraising initiatives
  • Manage a portfolio of 70+ leadership and legacy donors, assisting with their giving and stewarding them for their generous support
  • Partner with and advise Foundation Development colleagues on stewardship plans for donors and recognition components for proposals.

Director of Discipleship & Spiritual Formation

First Presbyterian Fullerton
05.2020 - 05.2023
  • Called to rebuild a declining church and help lead faith transformation.
  • Created and implemented Women's and Children's & Youth programs which are now fully thriving
  • Served as Pastor of Discipleship and Christian Formation of all age groups specializing in leading Bible studies and Women and Family Ministry events
  • In partnership with church volunteers, ensure short and long-range goals, including funding and spending plans and implementing ministry policies and processes and Spiritual Formation
  • Supervise and give support and encouragement to those who faithfully serve, being available and accessible for open communication
  • Built leadership and serving teams
  • Coordinate with Directors of preschool and K-6 grade programs
  • Proactively recruit advisors and volunteers, and jointly develop ministry area support
  • Serve as the Church's liaison to the local schools and fellow organizations
  • Promote FPC discipleship and Christian Formation programs within and outside the church community
  • Participate in senior staff and cross-organizational planning committees; represent the department's interest and goals while planning towards productive outcomes
  • During the absence of Senior Pastor, manage staff and ministries.

Director of Children's and Family Ministry

Mount Of Olives
02.2003 - 04.2005
  • Children and Family Ministry Development & Strategic Oversight
  • Established and implemented weekly curriculum for the spiritual development of more than 160 children ages birth - 15 years old
  • Resulted in 79% attendance increase within the first 24 months
  • Directed the planning and development of a new facility to ensure compliance with the child care state and federal regulations
  • Created design and equipment needs to align with church ministry themes
  • Marketed new facility within the community to create public excitement and brand-name recognition
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to vet organizations for grants towards leadership development, community service projects, missionary work, and special family educational programs
  • Managed weekly ministry plans and staffing
  • Prepared annual budget and financial projections
  • Managed all organization communications including marketing, newsletter, fundraiser letters, event fliers, and annual reports
  • Family Ministry Development & Parental/Child Shepherding
  • Actively built personal relationships with church families providing support and Biblical guidance and encouragement
  • Implemented Parent Speaker Series to help parents navigate through mental health issues, digital world challenges, school hot topics, neighborhood pressures, and spiritual formation
  • Developed bimonthly MOPS (Mothers Of Preschool Children) and Moms-Next Program to strengthen motherhood community
  • Developed programming that brought community awareness on prevalent issues such as sexual trafficking, addiction, grief, mental health, identity struggle, interrelation struggles, women empowerment, and racial equality
  • Established quarterly Parents Night-Out Program to attract and integrate new church families
  • Developed and implemented many spiritual formation groups for families encouraging connection, support and caring
  • Provided Pastoral care for families facing crises including but not limited to suicide, depression, substance abuse, sexual abuse, chronic illness, and financial distress
  • Hospital Visitations: Responsible for coming alongside the many women and children in our community at crisis facing both mental and physical challenges
  • Assist with improving morale, and care for spiritual needs
  • Program Development & Evangelistic Outreach
  • Created fun outreach programs with a focus on spiritual and diverse community involvement
  • Examples include Build-a Bike, Free Wheelchair Project, African Children's Choir
  • Started church-wide holiday and special event programs with a focus on family evangelism
  • Examples include Easter Fair, Christmas In Kids City, FX Family Nights, Fall Harvest Celebration, Parent Speaker Series
  • Revamped annual Summer VBS program and created unique ministry themes, teachings and activities resulting in a 30% growth in attendance year over year
  • Team Discipleship & Staff Development
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired site directors, teachers, assistants and support staff
  • Orientated, scheduled and maintained communication for more than 127 volunteers
  • Coordinated monthly staff and volunteer personnel brainstorming meetings to develop synergy and new ideas that promote a high standard of spiritual and Biblical teaching excellence
  • Created job descriptions, special recognition award programs, continuing education opportunities, staff handbooks, ministry policies and procedures for daily operations.

Education

MDiV Studies - Family MinistryYouth MinistryMissions/Global Missionary

Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena, CA

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Mills College
Oakland, CA
06.1985

Skills

  • Jesus Fan
  • Proven critical thinker and active listener
  • Highly creative
  • Collaborate effectively with other areas of organization to engage members and community leaders at multiple levels
  • Motivate, lead, set goals, and manage performance of development team and volunteer crews
  • Works closely with ministry teams to build healthy learning and engaging opportunities
  • Identify and adapt to shifting priorities, be flexible and resourceful, and exercise professionalism with numerous constituencies
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, volunteers and senior leaders

Timeline

Director of Programs

Wells of Life
06.2023 - Current

Director of Discipleship & Spiritual Formation

First Presbyterian Fullerton
05.2020 - 05.2023

Providence Mission Hospital Board of Directors

Providence Mission Hospital
05.2003 - Current

Director of Children's and Family Ministry

Mount Of Olives
02.2003 - 04.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Mills College

MDiV Studies - Family MinistryYouth MinistryMissions/Global Missionary

Fuller Theological Seminary

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