Mick Blume

Experience

1. Development & Community Impact Director

   Keene Family YMCA

   Nov 2022 — Present · Keene, NH, US

   Strengthened the YMCA’s ability to grow its budget through annual and major gifts, grants, corporate support, and record-breaking special events, including elevating the Sneaker Ball fundraiser to a premier event generating up to annually, more than doubling its previous impactCultivated and expanded leadership donors by 76% within two years, significantly increasing long-term financial sustainability and expanded donor engagementExceeded philanthropic goals through collaboration with the board and committees to enhance fundraising opportunities resulting in record-breaking funding for the YMCA’s \"Membership for All\" program that increased accessibility and opportunity for all community members Relaunched the Legacy Giving Committee and reestablished the Facilities Committee to enhance strategic planning and infrastructureServed as primary staff for volunteer and board committees, including Development & Community Impact, Legacy Giving, Annual Campaign, Sneaker Ball, and Social Responsibility, fostering collaboration and innovation to drive engagement and organizational growthSpearheaded recurring community events such as the Veteran’s Expo and Mental Health Resource Fair, cultivating partnerships and positioning the YMCA as a regional leader in community impactDesigned and implemented a charitable giving initiative, providing over annually in in-kind support to partner organizations, reinforcing the YMCA\'s role in regional nonprofit collaboration

Education

• Carlisle High School

  High School Diploma

  2005 — 2009

• Drexel University

  Bachelor of Science

  2009 — 2014