Mike Waters

Regional Director @Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

Des Plaines, IL

Community representative for Catholic Charities in west suburban Chicago area, building awareness of and support for the non-profit organization.• Act as liaison between Catholic Charities and parishes, community and civic groups, and elected officials. Speak before community groups and draft marketing materials and fundraising appeals.• Recruit and facilitate regional leadership board.• Manage two annual fundraising events.• Manage donor relationships and seek new funding sources. Have secured tens of thousands of dollars in new funding for regional programs.• Advocate with elected officials on policy issues of importance to Catholic Charities and our clients.• Recruit and coordinate volunteers.• Manage on-site client programs such as food pantry and clothing room.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of science, Journalism