Michele Weinschrott

Background

About Michele Weinschrott

As a seasoned development professional with 30 years of diversified development experience, I am uniquely qualified to galvanize the power of philanthropy to address critical community needs. With a demonstrated history of achieving goals and 20 years as a Development Director leading teams at five institutions, I elevate development programs utilizing these skills to deliver immediate and sustaining value: • Extensive capital campaign experience at three institutions, the most recent of which included spearheading a capital campaign major gift effort that raised $32.6 million during the 2007 recession, significantly exceeding the $15 million goal • Proven ability to successfully manage a portfolio of 250 major donors generating millions for organizations, including $4.3 million annually at the Archdiocese of Milwaukee • Strong understanding of best practices in fund development, specializing in major and planned gifts, special events and donor cultivation • Demonstrated history of achieving goals, with significant increases, during difficult times. • Exceptional aptitude for discovering and cultivating new major donor prospects, resulting in significant new charitable donations • Strong major donor and business leader network used to cultivate major gifts and volunteer leadership • Highly flexible and productive self-starter who enjoys working with a team