Nick Cross
Program Coordinator at Sanford Middle School
- Location
- Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
- Industry
- Nonprofit Organization Management
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Nick Cross's Overview
- Current
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- Board Member; Chair, Programming Committee at Young Nonprofit Professionals Network - Twin Cities
- Program Coordinator, Sanford Middle School at Minneapolis Public Schools
- Coordinator/English Tutor at Somali Adult Literacy Training
- Principal Consultant at Cross Consulting
- Past
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- Volunteer Coordinator, Sanford Middle School at Minneapolis Public Schools
- Summer Fun Program Assistant at CommonBond Communities
- Manager of Communications and Fund Development at Girl Scouts of Wapehani Council, Inc
- Community Worker/Researcher at Asante Akim Multipurpose Telecentre
- Community Worker at El Centro Hispano Americano
- Education Support Specialist at Family Service Society, Inc
- Team Member at Taylor University - South Africa Team
- Education
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- Monmouth University
- Taylor University
- Recommendations
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5 people have recommended Nick
- Connections
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350 connections
- Websites
Nick Cross's Summary
After fulfilling my Americorps*VISTA service with Sanford Middle School I was hired full-time to continue a youth entrepreneurship program. In addition, I support community groups that meet with our students during the school day and assist the school social worker as needed. A third and final major role at the school is helping teachers with project management and administrative tasks. I truly enjoy the staff and students I get to work with each day.
I have fund raising and managerial experience and a wide variety of other experiences through various internships. I have been involved in the community and have served as the President for a local youth-serving collaboration and the Vice-President for a state-wide professional association.
My long-term goals are to be doing community development in an international setting. I am looking for progressive experience that will lead me to that direction, including program management, programming, and other similar positions.
Specialties
Fund raising, grant writing, public relations, international issues, advocacy, management, adult education, youth work, volunteer management, coordination, program management, and much more.
Nick Cross's Experience
Board Member; Chair, Programming Committee
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network - Twin Cities
Public Company; 11-50 employees; Nonprofit Organization Management industry
July 2009 – Present (2 years 7 months)
YNPN - Twin Cities provides and promotes opportunities for the development of young nonprofit professionals.
Program Coordinator, Sanford Middle School
Minneapolis Public Schools
Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Education Management industry
January 2009 – Present (3 years 1 month)
Continuing my work at Sanford after my first year of VISTA service, I changed focus and am focused on developing a youth entrepreneurial program and a few other school-based programs. I am excited to continue growing and expanding this program.
Coordinator/English Tutor
Somali Adult Literacy Training
March 2008 – Present (3 years 11 months)
Working one-on-one or in small groups with Somali adults tutoring in English and teaching civics/citizenship. In September I became a co-coordinator of the site, managing student relations, recruiting volunteers, and being a liaison to World Relief (our parent organization). When our lead teachers are absent I teach as well.
Principal Consultant
Cross Consulting
Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry
January 2007 – Present (5 years 1 month)
Fund Development & Communications Strategies and planning. Experienced in:
* Grant Writing
* Grant Research
* Special Events
* General Fundraising Planning
* Strategy Development
* E-Newsletters
* E-Fundraising
* Web Analytics
* Web 2.0/Social Networking
* Blogging
Volunteer Coordinator, Sanford Middle School
Minneapolis Public Schools
Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Education Management industry
January 2008 – January 2009 (1 year 1 month)
This is an Americorp VISTA position assisting Sanford Middle School in developing and coordinating volunteer programs, community outreach, service learning programs, and much more. I currently manage a program for middle school students to raise money by working in the community.
Summer Fun Program Assistant
CommonBond Communities
Nonprofit; 201-500 employees; Nonprofit Organization Management industry
June 2008 – August 2008 (3 months)
A great time working with youth 5-15 at the Seward Towers Advantage Centers. Becoming friends with some great kids at two locations can be a challenge but this was a great opportunity to be on the "front lines" sharing my experiences.
Manager of Communications and Fund Development
Girl Scouts of Wapehani Council, Inc
October 2004 – December 2006 (2 years 3 months)
Coordinated fund raising program for eight-county region, including special events and annual giving campaign.
Wrote grants including United Way proposals, with a 68% success rate.
Coordinated all internal and external communications and marketing.
Worked with various staff, vendors, and community leaders to develop new programs and opportunities.
Conducted radio interviews, wrote press releases and guest columns, and designed newsletters and other publications.
Community Worker
El Centro Hispano Americano
October 2003 – February 2004 (5 months)
Another graduate level internship. Highlights include:
Developed a model for a day labor center.
Developed a curriculum for citizenship classes
Taught English as a Second Language (ESL) and citizenship classes
Researched immigration issues.
Advocated on behalf of immigrants
Education Support Specialist
Family Service Society, Inc
January 2003 – August 2003 (8 months)
Developed Curriculum for GED program.
Developed Employee Manual for GED program.
Worked with individuals to help them obtain a GED.
Co-led a Healthy Anger for Teens group.
Performed various development and administrative tasks.
This position began as an internship in January and then I was hired for the summer to continue working with the GED program. Highlights from the internship include:
Worked with Executive Director on fundraising, grant writing, newsletter and other administrative tasks.
Worked one-on-one with a youth in anger management sessions.
Worked with individuals to help them pass the General Education Development (GED) test, using computers and other educational techniques.
Team Member
Taylor University - South Africa Team
January 2002 – January 2002 (1 month)
A month long internship/service trip. Highlights include:
Cabin Leader at a sports camp, leading devotions and other activities.
Taught seminars on HIV/AIDS, child abuse and information about the U.S.
Worked with street children and other at-risk groups.
Nick Cross's Volunteer Experience & Causes
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Volunteer Interests
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Causes I care about:
- Education
- Social Services
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Nick Cross's Skills
Nick Cross's Education
Monmouth University
MSW, International & Community Development
2003 – 2004
This was a 1 year Master's program with a variety of coursework including an 8-week international internship and administrative courses
Activities and Societies: Social Work Advisory Council
Taylor University
BSW, Bachelor of Social Work
1999 – 2003
I was co-leader of an inner-city ministry for a semester. We built relationships and mentored kids throughout the school year on a weekly basis.
Activities and Societies: Cross Country, Track & Field, Realife Inner City Ministry, World Opportunities Week Cabinet Member, Treasurer of Social Work Society
Nick Cross's Additional Information
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- Interests:
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program development, running, community development, leadership, biking, outdoors, camping, adventures, internet, web2.0, non-profits
- Groups and Associations:
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Minnesota Distance Running Association
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- Honors and Awards:
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Varsity Letter - Cross Country, Track & Field
2007 Rookie of the Year - Anderson Road Runners
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