Chris Culley

M&E-Informed Missions Strategy | Building Measurable Impact Through Indigenous Leadership & Cross-Cultural Systems |Operational Leader

St Louis, Missouri, United States

About

Strong support professional skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Social Enterprise, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, and Charities.

Experience

  • Steering Committee Member at Coalition of the Willing
    2023 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

    Champion a shared philanthropic vision across multiple nonprofit organizations, facilitating governance discussions and driving strategic alignment across partners. Develop and implement SOPs and performance tracking systems that bring accountability and cohesion to coalition-wide transformation initiatives. Lead board-level governance activities including meeting preparation, stakeholder reporting, and facilitation of high-stakes organizational decisions. Serve as spokesperson and strategic advocate for collaborative community mapping efforts, strengthening cross-organization networks and partnerships.

  • Director Of Operations at New Covenant Missions
    Jun 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 2 mos

  • Safe Families for Children (1 yr 7 mos)
    • Area Coordinator
      Sep 2020 - Jul 2021 · 11 mos

    • Ministry Coordinator
      2020 - 2021 · 1 yr

      Built and sustained relationships with local nonprofit partners and community leaders to expand the mission of family support and care. Spearheaded volunteer recruitment, training, and engagement programs — equipping associates to serve with purpose and measurable impact. Developed reporting mechanisms connecting local partners with organizational leadership, improving program accountability and communication.

  • Manager at Arrow Box
    2016 - 2021 · 5 yrs

    Directed a team of 20 staff, fostering an environment of empowerment, accountability, and individual growth. Created open-door leadership culture enabling employee voice, performance development, and high-quality customer outcomes.

  • Supervisor at Arrow Box Company
    Dec 2014 - Sep 2020 · 5 yrs 10 mos