Michael Puican

Background

About Michael Puican

Dynamic leader specializing in nonprofit marketing, communications and fundraising. Skilled at training organizations and leading teams to achieve excellence. Exceptional writer, presenter and strategic thinker. President of board for a long-established Chicago arts organization. Career track record of business and nonprofit success. Strong involvement and interest in Hispanic/bilingual issues. Published critic and poet. Capabilities include: • Mission Statement and Case Statement Development Developed new board-approved mission statement for Guild Complex and new branding for National Teachers & Educators College. Developed successful positionings for numerous consumer brands. • Fund Raising Developed new donor acquisition strategy and called on potential major donors for North Park University. Wrote grants and made foundation calls for Guild Complex and other organizations. Raised $1.3 million to start own business. • Brainstorming Led numerous brainstorming sessions with boards and key stakeholders to generate ideas on key initiatives. • Advertising and PR Led national PR campaign for Hispanic Alliance for Career Advancement. Generated over 60 million impressions for Fórmula Latina. • Research Led focus groups and one-on-one research to gain insights leading to successful communications and fundraising. • Sales and Presentation Skills Made numerous successful presentations and sales calls to top U.S. retailers and top management. • Commitment to NFP Completed graduate certificate in fund raising at Axelson Center, North Park University. 12-year Big Brother. Board president for Guild Complex. Specialties: Mission statement and case statement development, fundraising, marketing strategy, board development, and long range planning