Mike Robbins

About Mike Robbins

Creative, mission-driven marketing, volunteer management, program management, project management, and resource development professional with a track record of developing effective communication strategies, implementing successful campaigns, building positive relationships with stakeholders, and reaching financial goals. Skilled in identifying and clarifying issues, developing solutions, and leading/managing volunteers, staff & team members to achieve desired outcomes. Specialties • Web and print content development • Database management and data analysis • Marketing strategies and campaigns • Resource development strategies and campaigns • Public and media relations • Creative direction and management • Event planning • Board member and volunteer relations • Grant writing and foundation relations • Public speaking • Volunteer management (recruitment, placement, training, stewardship, recognition) • Strategic planning • Crisis Communications Management • Earned Media

Experience

1. Grants & Development Manager

   Illuminate Colorado

   Mar 2023 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   Responsible for shepherding Illuminate Colorado’s resource development efforts including individual giving, donor stewardship, donor cultivation & engagement, grant management, events, community sponsorships and volunteer management.

Education

• Kansas State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Public Relations

  1982 — 1986

• University of Denver

  Institute for Leaders in Development (ILD) , Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management