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
San Juan Capistrano, CA
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
Mission Viejo, CA
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
Fullerton, CA
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
Mission Viejo, CA
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, CABachelor of Arts - Communications
Mills College
Oakland, CA06.1985
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