Gretchen Ward
Foundation Consultant @AAA-The Auto Club Group
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WORK HISTORY
Foundation Consultant @AAA-The Auto Club Group
Responsible for active involvement within the 14-state footprint in which the organization operates. Develop and manage corporate contributions, community relations and foundation projects/activities that are complex and/or have high-level of visibility within the community. Plan, execute and provide direction for programs to include, but not limited to: corporate foundation activities and grant making. Coordinate foundation community outreach to promote the organization\'s image in a positive and community-oriented manner. Assist in the development of new approaches to current and new funding programs and initiatives. Support leadership to ensure a consistent voice within branding, communication and community relations activities that will raise awareness of ACG Foundations. Work with business leadership on approaches for addressing complex/sensitive community issues, targeting locations for initiatives, etc. Serve as a subject matter expert on policies, procedures and guidelines that support ACG Corporate Contributions and Foundations.Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with local business groups, community representatives, and not-for-profit organizations. Represent the company as a point of contact between the organization, local officials, and community leaders. Create, maintain and monitor performance metrics that track and report financial activity of ACG Foundations and Corporate Contributions with the goal of demonstrating the achievement of goals. Identify trends, variances, and ensure adherence to program guidelines. Develop and recommend activities to address deficits as needed. Assist with planning and preparation of annual budget.
EDUCATION
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Social Relations in the James Madison College
Michigan State University
Graduate Certification, Nonprofit Leadership, Global Cultures, and Social Enterprise
SKILLS
ABOUT GRETCHEN WARD
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