President, SponsorLink
DONNA MEINDT MITCHELL founded SponsorLink in July 2012 to fill a growing need of non-profits as a resource for major corporate gifts and sponsorships. Donna has convened a stellar resource team with expertise in a variety of areas, to support non-profit organizations; and has developed two proprietary systems that are considered 'best practices' -- a prospect management system entitled ProspectLink; and an intern recruitment/management system known as InternLink. Her dog, Winnie attends staff meetings as SponsorLink's mascot.
Executive Assistant / ProspectLink Manager
CASSIE MITCHELL administers the accounting and human resources functions SponsorLink, serving as its Executive Assistant since 2012. With an eye for detail and systems management, she also serves as Manager of the company’s proprietary ProspectLink database program, interfacing with clients, and overseeing system development. Cassie has worked in other fast-paced enviroments – having served as cashier and office assistant for various car dealerships.
With three kids, a rambunctious dog, and a loving husband -- her hands are full on the home-front. She likes to drive a big truck and enjoys the sole focus that being on a gun-range can bring. Before you ask, the answer is Puerto Rico, and she is not fluent in Spanish, but her daughter is.
RESOURCE TEAM
Business Strategist & Technologist
DAN COLBY is a 'serial entrepreneur' with over 20 years of experience in helping organizations achieve their goals through improving efficiency, creating new revenue streams and big picture thinking. His expertise includes Business and Non-Profit Strategic Planning, Enterprise Resource Planning Consulting and Technology Architecture and Management.
His focus on strategic planning and laying out the plan for tactical execution has allowed him to excel in many rolls over the years including Owner, President, CEO, Board Chair, CTO, Consultant and most importantly, Dad to two wonderful children. Dan is a fan of live music and resides just outside of Charlotte in Iron Station, NC.
Operations & Human Resources Specialist
JOYCE FORD is an accomplished Human Resources and Operations professional with extensive experience in: Human Resources -- recruitment, benefits, employee relations, health and safety; Customer Service -- before, during and after the experience; Facilities -- rentals, environmental impact, renovations and maintenance; Security -- surveillance, site and personal; Events -- planning, implementation and debrief; Volunteer Services -- recruitment, training and rewards programs; Food & Beverage -- small, limited service venues.
Joyce served as Executive Vice President and General Manager at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, responsible for operations in six theaters, four art galleries, classrooms, office and meeting spaces, for 23 years managing directly/indirectly over 100 employees and 400 volunteers. She serves on the Board of Directors of two local non-profit organizations, enjoys Broadway shows, concerts and spending time with family and friends in a variety of activities -- especially having FUN with her grandchildren.
Capital Campaign Specialist
MARY ELLEN SHUNTICH is an established fundraising professional with proven success in Capital Campaigns and Board Development. Mary Ellen has more than 34 years experience as a fundraising professional working with non-profit organizations and their Boards. For the past 22 years, she has served as a senior consultant to non-profits in board development, training and strategic planning, and has guided and managed twenty capital campaigns in North Carolina and the Southeast.
Mary Ellen received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Graduate Certificate in Transpersonal Psychology Studies -- her passions include teaching meditation and dream interpretation. She recently served for nine years on the board of Well of Mercy spiritual retreat center in Hamptonville, NC, serving as president for 3 years. Mary Ellen has resided in Charlotte, NC, for the past 30 years.
Graphic Design & Apparel Design Specialist
Mariellen Auer is a graphic design artist that specializes in graphic design of electronic and print marketing-materials — primarily corporate web design and annual reports, in addition
to apparel design. With over 18-years experience in producing ‘never seen before’ activewear products, she is regularly sought after for many ‘business to business’ and apparel start-up projects, as she manages domestic and international manufacturing of designed products. Mariellen’s visionary body of work has also included logo/brand strategy and providing marketing solutions for clients: US National Whitewater Center, National MS Society, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Gatorade, Walgreens, Nike and Pearl Izumi.
Mariellen started her career as a graphic designer while working in the PR department of a community college she attended, where she also played volleyball for their #2 nationally ranked team; she continued to play Division 1 volleyball at Western Michigan University, on dual full-ride athletic and academic scholarships, where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations. Mariellen’s love of sports and design later led her to run/own a sports marketing and apparel business. She is a mother to two amazing teenagers, that are also very active in sports and community groups.
Branding & Content Marketing Specialist
Logan Lex Miller fuses inborn creativity with problem solving to offer a fresh perspective to marketing initiatives. Logan brings his 16 years of experience to help organizations develop compelling and consistent brand elements and engaging marketing plans closely tied to business objectives. His focus areas of expertise include: Creative Strategy, Branding and Marketing, Core Messaging Development, Concept Ideation and Content Strategy.
Logan has worked as a strategic partner with a diverse set of clients that range in size and industry, including: Charlotte Regional Visitor’s Authority (CRVA), Southern Shows, Blumenthal Performing Arts, Harvey B. Gantt Center, SHARE Charlotte, Villas at Sunset Lane (Antigua); via Viridian Marketing: Mecklenburg County, Leading on Opportunity Council; via InnerView Media: Marshall University, University of Louisville, Sirona Dental Systems.
Web Designer & Digital Strategist
Dan Mastin, a self proclaimed Nonprofit Evangelist is a ‘pro’ at helping non-profits incorporate database strategies into e-based applications — websites, e-commerce, email, and social media. Dan Mastin has worked exclusively with nonprofits for nearly 10 years as a web developer, web designer and online strategy consultant, much of the time at Blackbaud Inc., consulting with some of the largest nonprofits in the world — Boy Scouts of America, Feed the Children, and many higher education organizations such as Yale University Foundation, University of Georgia Alumni Association, and University of Miami Foundation. With the desire to provide small non-profits with the kind of expertise and guidance leveraged by large organizations, Dan leads small organizations through deep and meaningful discovery, and delivers goal-driven website design and digital strategy development at an affordable price. He provides: Goal-focused nonprofit website design; Nonprofit digital strategy for web, email, and social; Constituent journey mapping through digital channels; Online fundraising strategy; and Nonprofit software-integration with website — dynamic strategies to advance non-profits in the Southeast and nationwide.
RESOURCE TEAM
Executive Assistant/ ProspectLink Manager
Executive Assistant/ ProspectLink Manager
Executive Assistant/ ProspectLink Manager
CASSIE MITCHELL administers the accounting and human resources functions SponsorLink, serving as its Executive Assistant since 2012. With an eye for detail and systems management, she also serves as Manager of the company’s proprietary ProspectLink database program, interfacing with clients, and overseeing system development. Cassie has worked in other fast-paced enviroments – having served as cashier and office assistant for various car dealerships.
With three kids, a rambunctious dog, and a loving husband -- her hands are full on the home-front. She likes to drive a big truck and enjoys the sole focus that being on a gun-range can bring. Before you ask, the answer is Puerto Rico, and she is not fluent in Spanish, but her daughter is.
Business Strategist & Technologist
Executive Assistant/ ProspectLink Manager
Executive Assistant/ ProspectLink Manager
DAN COLBY is a 'serial entrepreneur' with over 20 years of experience in helping organizations achieve their goals through improving efficiency, creating new revenue streams and big picture thinking. His expertise includes Business and Non-Profit Strategic Planning, Enterprise Resource Planning Consulting and Technology Architecture and Management.
His focus on strategic planning and laying out the plan for tactical execution has allowed him to excel in many rolls over the years including Owner, President, CEO, Board Chair, CTO, Consultant and most importantly, Dad to two wonderful children. Dan is a fan of live music and resides just outside of Charlotte in Iron Station, NC.
Operations & Human Resources Specialist
Executive Assistant/ ProspectLink Manager
Operations & Human Resources Specialist
JOYCE FORD is an accomplished Human Resources and Operations professional with extensive experience in: Human Resources -- recruitment, benefits, employee relations, health and safety; Customer Service -- before, during and after the experience; Facilities -- rentals, environmental impact, renovations and maintenance; Security -- surveillance, site and personal; Events -- planning, implementation and debrief; Volunteer Services -- recruitment, training and rewards programs; Food & Beverage -- small, limited service venues.
Joyce served as Executive Vice President and General Manager at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, responsible for operations in six theaters, four art galleries, classrooms, office and meeting spaces, for 23 years managing directly/indirectly over 100 employees and 400 volunteers. She serves on the Board of Directors of two local non-profit organizations, enjoys Broadway shows, concerts and spending time with family and friends in a variety of activities -- especially having FUN with her grandchildren.
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Executive Administrative Assistant/ ProspectLink Manager
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Promote current deals
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Running a holiday sale or weekly special? Definitely promote it here to get customers excited about getting a sweet deal.
Share the big news
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Have you opened a new location, redesigned your shop, or added a new product or service? Don't keep it to yourself, let folks know.
Display their FAQs
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Customers have questions, you have answers. Display the most frequently asked questions, so everybody benefits.