1. Kathleen Michel 626.419.0801
Kathleen Michel
Executive Director, Nonprofit
626.419.0801
South Pasadena, California 91030 katmat@ix.netcom.com
Leadership Profile
Accomplished Executive Director with an emphasis on building & driving nonprofit initiatives, while establishing and executing fundraising campaigns and partnering cross-functionally with teams throughout the enterprise in formulating strategies, identifying partners and managing projects.
Exceptional, enthusiastic experience in developing and building new programs, demonstrating a proven background of motivating teams, exceeding operational excellence, and developing creative solutions & brand awareness while building partner loyalty.
Key Leadership Strengths
- Analytical & Detail Oriented
- Articulate Communicator
- Budgeting and Analysis
- Charitable Giving & Project Management
- Communications & Brand Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Develop High Performance Teams
- Excellent Collaboration & Interpersonal Skills
- Financial Management
- Fund Development
- Integrity-Based Leadership
- Leadership Planning & Implementation
- Notable Nonprofit Leadership Background
- New Program Development
- Promotional Strategist
Leadership Areas of Influence
 Development of Fundraising Programs
 Program Management & Execution
 Leadership Development
Professional Experience
South Pasadena Educational Foundation (SPEF), South Pasadena, CA 2013 – Present
Vice President of the Fall Fund Drive ............................................... 2013 - 2014
 Owned accountability, oversight for integrity of driving the annual Fall Fundraising campaign, one of SPEF’s major fundraisers. SPEF donated $843K last year, which was allocated towards the following initiatives, with continued funding throughout the year:
- High School - Computer Science Pathways
- High School & Middle School - Bought new instruments for the School Bands
- Middle School - Engineering & Robotics Pathways and Lab
- Elementary Schools - Purchased “Chrome Books” for every 4th grader in the District
- Elementary Schools - Allocated funds to hire Physical Education Teachers, a new addition to the program that previously did not exist – In 2014, “Mini Grants” for teachers will double to 40,000
 Initiated and managed the citywide communications strategy, to include responsibility for the phone-banks and recognition to donors for their continued support.

2. Kathleen Michel 626.419.0801
Nonprofit Executive, Education 2011 - Present
President, South Pasadena Middle School ................................ 2014 – Present
Parliamentarian, South Pasadena Middle School ......................... 2013 - 2014
Executive Vice President, South Pasadena Council of PTA’s ....... 2013 - 2014
Corresponding Secretary, South Pasadena High School ............. 2013 - 2014
President, Marengo Elementary School .......................................... 2012 - 2013
Corresponding Secretary, Marengo Elementary School ............. 2011 - 2012
Executive Board Member, PTA- South Pasadena, CA .............. 2011 - Present
 Maintained the integrity of $150K annual budget while managing the recruitment strategy in leading & mentoring more than 60 Committee Chairs, ensuring accountability for more than 500 volunteers.
 Managed the Executive Board in establishing, defining and executing organizational strategies while collaborating with Educational Administrators and District Leadership in supporting district goals of providing and embracing “Best of Class” educational standards and practices.
 Instrumental in driving community-based fundraising initiatives and instructional programs, instituting creative strategies designed to enhance awareness and increase connectedness, while rebranding the fundraising model, ensuring alignment with the “Mission” of the school.
 Owned accountability for Chairing the “South Pasadena Fun Fair” for 6 years, to include driving collaboration strategies with vendors, and City Permit Office & Personnel, while ensuring all Insurance requirements were met in managing more than 300 volunteers, hosting an average attendance of 60K guests, supporting the South Pasadena Elementary Schools over one weekend per year.
 Collaborated with District Personnel in managing oversight of the “Honorary Service Awards” for all 5 South Pasadena Schools, to include the catering & menu selection, design of centerpieces, and ensuring integrity of all records, documentation, certificates and distribution of awards.