Francis Vogel

About Francis Vogel

With 16-plus years as a seasoned leader for Milwaukee-area organizations, my areas of expertise include: day-to-day administration, fund and Board development, strategic and annual planning, and written, verbal and interpersonal communication. As Principal of Mission-Driven, I\'ve provided counsel to diverse clients in the nonprofit, private and public sectors. I\'ve assisted nonprofit groups with strategic planning, Board training, fund development, public relations, program/project management and Interim Executive Director services. I\'m the current Executive Director of World Affairs Seminar, Development Director of Arise Milwaukee, and the former Executive Director of EconomicsWisconsin, Polish Heritage Alliance and Wisconsin Clean Cities.

Experience

1. Executive Director

   World Affairs Seminar

   Nov 2021 — Present · West Allis, WI, US

   Servant-leader of nonprofit group that engages high school students from around the globe to advance peace through greater cultural understanding. World Affairs Seminar conducts an annual weeklong Seminar that trains tomorrow\'s leaders to engage in civil discourse on crucial global issues.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Bachelor's degree

  1977 — 1981

Skills

• Volunteer Management
• Team Building
• Workshop Facilitation
• Training
• Fundraising
• Event Management
• Community Outreach
• Project Planning
• Newsletters
• Board Development
• Marketing Communications
• Strategic Planning
• Public Policy
• Nonprofits
• Editing
• Community Development
• Higher Education
• Board Training
• Program Management
• Non-Profits
• Organizational Development
• Strategic Communications
• Program Evaluation
• Policy
• Social Media
• Grants
• Leadership
• Human Resources
• Public Relations
• Program Development
• Coaching
• Project Management
• Public Speaking
• Staff Development
• Research
• Teaching
• Event Planning
• Grant Writing
• Non-Profit Administration
• Media Relations