Experienced in Helping Nonprofits Achieve Maximum Impact through better communications, board and resource development
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Area
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- Facilitator/adjunct instructor at University of Phoenix
- Consultant to Nonprofits at The Schaller Group (Sole Proprietorship)
- Partner at Jet Specialties Company
- Past
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- Professor at Central Pennsylvania College
- Executive Assistant (management) at Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
- Special Assistant to the Director of Policy, Planning and Legislation at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Education
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- The Johns Hopkins University
- The George Washington University - School of Business
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Audrie Schaller’s Summary
Over 25 years of experience in private, public and nonprofit sectors, giving a unique and realistic perspective on the true operating environment of today's nonprofits.
Presented more than 75 workshops, including:
"How to Get the Most From Your Board" to local chapter Association of Fundraising Professionals
"Big Impact, Small Budget: Having an Effective Nonprofit Presence on the Web" to the statewide network of United Ways in PA.
“The Best Practices: the Best United Way Web Sites in PA,” Presented to United Way of PA Marketing Collaborative Seminar.
“Effective Business Communications,” Presented to Lancaster (PA) School District support staff.
Project and Grants Management at the Federal and State level.
Audrie Schaller’s Specialties:
Focus on marketing communications, nonprofit board development, and helping agencies weave better use of web communication technologies into their outreach efforts (See blog).
Audrie Schaller’s Experience
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Facilitator/adjunct instructor
University of Phoenix
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; APOL; Higher Education industry)
June 2007 — Present (1 year 2 months)
Facilitator for bachelor and master coursework in business, including Sustainable Customer Relationships, Managing the Business Enterprise, and Integrated Business Topics. Based at Harrisburg, PA campus.
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Consultant to Nonprofits
The Schaller Group (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Management Consulting industry)
May 1998 — Present (10 years 3 months)
Marketing communications, training and development workshops to help nonprofits become more productive.
Past clients include United Way of Pennsylvania, PA Alliance for Children and Families, and a range of local nonprofits and small business.
Managed the annual statewide Alexis de Tocqueville Society Dinner at the Governor’s Residence (2000-2004). Recognizes major donors who have given at least $10,000 to their local United Way.
Wrote and managed grant projects at the Federal, State and local levels.
Coordinated "Building Our Communities" initiative for United Way of Pennsylvania--12+ town meetings/workshops across PA, reaching thousands of local nonprofits, business and citizens to help leverage resources for welfare reform. Developed presentations, training/resource manuals and supporting website on best practices.
Statewide Director, PA Alliance for Children and Families (PA ACF), 1998-2005. -
Partner
Jet Specialties Company
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
1984 — Present (24 years)
Managed promotional products company transition from a small home-based business to a major showroom facility. Developed new markets via web, direct mail and trade shows. Oversaw all aspects of strategic planning including sales force development, tax issues, and increased use of information technology. Accomplishments include Increasing gross revenue 300% in 2-year effort and developing use of technology/web.
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Professor
Central Pennsylvania College
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Higher Education industry)
October 2004 — June 2007 (2 years 9 months)
Taught a full range of business courses at the 100 through 400 level. Oversaw bachelor and associate degree capstone business internships and honors/independent study. Accomplishments include: Outstanding professor rating in yearly student surveys. Developed hands-on projects in both traditional and online formats in the following disciplines: management, marketing, project management, advertising, business principles, business communications. Innovated new approaches to Blackboard classes, include online “scavenger hunts” and team business projects utilizing "wiki."
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Executive Assistant (management)
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Government Administration industry)
May 1995 — May 1998 (3 years 1 month)
Worked at senior management level in the Office of Income Maintenance during welfare reform. Report to Deputy Secretary and worked with Secretary of Public Welfare and Governor's staff to prepare policy and public briefings.
•Spokesperson in videos, television, debates, and legislative and community forums for the “roll-out” of major welfare reform policy changes.
•Coordinated, planned and executed statewide marketing initiative for welfare-reform project, reaching 3,500+ participants across the state of Pennsylvania.
•Planned 10 community “town meeting-style” forums and accompanying communications materials including PowerPoint presentations.
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Special Assistant to the Director of Policy, Planning and Legislation
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Government Administration industry)
1987 — 1989 (2 years)
Reagan Administration Appointment in the Office of Human Development Services, parent agency to Admnistrations on Aging; Children Youth and Families; and Developmental Disabilities. Management position, working with senior level appointees. Researched/wrote Reports to Congress, testimony, legislative briefings, policy analysis papers, Notices of Proposed Rulemaking, and speeches.
Managed $4.2 million in cross-agency initiatives on Family Caregiving; Pediatric AIDS; and Alcohol Abuse. Only non-medical professional to serve on Assistant Secretary for Health's Taskforce on Pediatric AIDS; wrote key portions of action plan disseminated to nation's governors.
Audrie Schaller’s Education
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The Johns Hopkins University
B.A., Social and Behavioral Sciences, 1976 — 1980
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The George Washington University - School of Business
MBA, Business Marketing
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Audrie Schaller’s Websites:
Audrie Schaller’s Honors:
Toastmasters, First Place, Persuasive Speaking Contest, Club and Area competition, Washington, D.C. (Federal Dept. of Transportation club)
Gold Award, United Way of Bucks County
Woman of the Year, Neshaminy Business & Professional Women's Club
Woman of the Year, March of Dimes, Bucks County
Commendation from U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health for work on Pediatric AIDS Task Force
Gold Award, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.
