aaron garland

I managed and enhanced the College’s relationship with its 5000 living alumni through implementation of a comprehensive communications plan, enhancement of donor stewardship, and reestablishment of the College’s alumni association. By building these relationships the alumni participation in the College’s annual fund increased by nearly 50 percent.

I manage a team responsible for electronic processing and reporting, donor stewardship, and administrative support services while maintaining a portfolio of electronic campaigns. I also serve as co-chief donor data manager, maintain data hygiene practices and procedures, and ensure staff members receive role-appropriate training. I have managed several process improvement projects including the redesign of the agency approval process, improving the ability to research non-profit agencies, approve them for payments, and accurately distribute funds.

As an AmeriCorp VISTA, I managed the school-based mentoring program where I supported volunteers in mentoring relationships with 45 students yearly in five partner schools. I recruited volunteers through regular communications and relationship building within the community, increasing the number of volunteers by nearly 50 percent within one year. I communicated regularly with students, teachers, counselors, and volunteers to asses and report on student progress. After the VISTA position ended, on a part-time basis I supported 25 youth-mentor matches in the community-based mentoring program.

I provided customer service and office support for the Assignments Office, within University Residences. I trained and managed student administrative and customer service staff who provided support for students and parents regarding on campus living options and problems, and I supported the development and updating of print and web-based marketing materials.

I worked with the donor services team, relationship managers, and corporate partners to offer an online giving experience that helps further the fundraising and outreach goals of our corporate partners and UWMC. This work included managing the national e-giving campaign websites of our top two corporate partners that raise nearly $6M within the Chicago area and $10M nationwide.

Born in 1932 out of the Chicago business community's concern for their fellow citizens during the Depression, United Way of Metropolitan Chicago has linked together communities to create lasting change for 75 years. We work to advance the common good by focusing on financial stability, access to healthcare and educational assistance. From the Chicago Association of Commerce resolution to create a funding mechanism to aid the hungry and unemployed in Chicago, to our efforts today to rejuvenate communities through giving, advocating and volunteering, United Way is creating ways for people to make a difference

Activities and Societies: Kappa Kappa Psi

Activities and Societies: Kent Justice Foundation, Chicago-Kent Lambdas, Environmental Law Association, Bar & Gavel Society