Business Development consultant, fundraising consultant, freelance writer, philosophy instructor
Toledo, Ohio Area
- Current
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- Philanthropy News Columnist and Reporter at Toledo Free Press
- Principal Consultant at Senack and Associates
- Adjunct Instructor at Lourdes College
- Past
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- Annual Giving Manager at Toledo Symphony
- Development Director at Toledo Ballet
- Volunteer Coordinator at Josina Lott Residential and Community Services
- Class of 2001 at Leadership Toledo
- Education
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- Wells College
- Bowling Green State University
- Dale Carnegie
- Connections
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- Industry
- Management Consulting
- Websites
Christine Senack’s Summary
Creative professional with expertise in all aspects of communication, presentation and relationship building skills. Successful event / program planner including development and management with combination of financial acumen. Motivator, coordinator, and catalyst capable of handling multiple projects with strong detail, problem solving and follow-through capabilities. Demonstrated ability to recruit, build, and empower cohesive teams that focus efforts on common goals. Significant track record of contributing innovative ideas, and successfully developing, communicating and executing a vision.
Christine Senack’s Specialties:
Strengths include:
• Presentation / Facilitation
• Creative Writing / Grant Writing
• Public / Media Relations
• Education / Training
• Development Networking
• Special Events
• Cross Functional Team Leadership
• Program / Project Management
• Policy / Procedure Development
• Volunteer Recruitment
• Relationship Management
• Strategic & Tactical Planning
• Staff Management
• Computer Proficient
• Budgeting / Finances
Christine Senack’s Experience
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Philanthropy News Columnist and Reporter
Toledo Free Press
(Management Consulting industry)
January 2008 — Present (2 years )
Author a weekly column, "Great Giving," for the region's premier weekly newspaper. The philanthropy news column covers local fundraising events, from galas to fun, innovative third party special events. Reports on the synergistic results of for-profit companies and non-profit organizations working together. Also write feature articles occassionally.
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Principal Consultant
Senack and Associates
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
2007 — Present (2 years )
Connecting people, places and things for the greater good. Provide management consulting as well as project and interim management services.
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Adjunct Instructor
Lourdes College
(Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Higher Education industry)
2002 — Present (7 years )
Teach introductory philosophy courses in a once a week seminar format.
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Annual Giving Manager
Toledo Symphony
(Music industry)
September 2005 — December 2007 (2 years 4 months)
Oversaw management of the Annual Fund. Designed brochures and authored correspondence. Orchestrated major donor events and receptions. Directed and supervised telefunding efforts with outside vendor. Researched donors. Solicited and negotiated significant donations. Assisted with endowment fund, sponsorship and planned giving initiatives as needed. Fluent with ticket and donor databases. Provided excellent and personalized customer service to individual and business philanthropists. Wrote grants for annual operating budget. Worked with over 60 regional trustee and community volunteers. Lead the conversion of a Foxpro-based development database to Etapestry's online format.
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Development Director
Toledo Ballet
(Performing Arts industry)
2003 — 2005 (2 years )
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Volunteer Coordinator
Josina Lott Residential and Community Services
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
2001 — 2004 (3 years )
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Class of 2001
Leadership Toledo
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
2000 — 2001 (1 year )
Christine Senack’s Education
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Wells College
ba , 1984 — 1988
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Bowling Green State University
MA , Applied philosophy
Publications
“Aristotle on the Woman’s Soul,” in Engendering Origins, bar On, Bat-Ami (ed), SUNY Press, 1994, pp. 223-236.
"Informed Goals: Reflections of Individual Wellbeing" Master's degree thesis
"Implications of Computer Aided Diagnosis on Healthcare" presented at the International Student PUGWASH conference- Activities and Societies:
- BGSU Board of Trustees, a number of administrative committees in the philosophy department
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Dale Carnegie
Additional Information
Christine Senack’s Websites:
Christine Senack’s Groups:
Junior League of Toledo, Leadership Toledo, Volunteer Administrators Network, Dale Carnegie Training.
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Junior League Members and Sustainers - International -
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BGSU Philosophy Alumni -
The Junior League Networking Group
Christine Senack’s Honors:
There are a few on my wall and in boxes and storage trunks.
Christine Senack’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
