Melody Timinsky

About Melody Timinsky

Strategic leader with over 30 years of diversified experience driving innovative processes and impact performance in for-profit and non-profit environments.Results-intensive resource and data management approach utilized in planning, budgeting, prioritizing, troubleshooting and problem-solving. Adapt readily to changing situational demands and able to lead and supervise multi-disciplinary teams to meet project deadlines and commitments. Successful resource developer securing over $25 million in grant funding from foundations, corporations, and state and governmental agencies. Experienced grant evaluator in arts education, K-12 education, and social services for governmental agencies and philanthropic organizations.Strong communicator with excellent written and oral communication skills. A responsive and articulate representative who works effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization to identify needs, build consensus and establish positive plans of action.Areas of Expertise: Social Impact Strategy & Execution Community Partnerships & Strategic AlliancesIndividual, Corporate & Foundation Donor DevelopmentLeadership Training & Development Grant Evaluation and ManagementMulti-Level Collaborative Communication

Experience

1. Chief Operations & Engagement Officer

   Communities Unlimited

   Dec 2024 — Present · Fayetteville, AR, US

   Lead operational efficiency and strategic engagement initiatives to enhance impact across seven southern states.• Oversee human resources, technology, communications, training, and compliance to foster collaboration and drive innovation.• Ensure healthy communities, businesses, and lives in rural areas by building resilient systems.

Education

• University of Arkansas

  BS, Theoretical Math

  1976 — 1980

• The University of Dallas

  MBA, General Business

  1985 — 1988

• The University of Texas at Dallas

  PhD, Public Affairs (ABD)

  2010 — 2017

Skills

• Event Planning
• Stewardship
• Event Management
• Policy
• Fundraising
• Volunteer Management
• Program Development
• Management
• Team Building
• Program Management
• Organizational Development
• Staff Development
• Grants
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Budgets
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Budgeting
• Nonprofits
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Media
• Project Management
• Philanthropy
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Public Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Public Speaking
• Non-Profits
• Teaching