Abby Thorp Email & Phone Number

Randolph, Vt, Us

Greater Boston Area

Greater Boston Area

Greater Boston Area

Assumed Executive Director responsibilities through a five month executive transition, including Human Resource administration, staff supervision, Board management.

Responsible for managing fundraising program for statewide non-profit with a $500,000 annual budget.Coordinated all aspects of two annual signature fundraising events including host committees, volunteers, event materials, program development, and vendor communication.Managed all aspects of 100+ person major donor program, including research, communications, and strategy.Ran direct mail program consisting of 8-10 letters annually including appeals, renewals, and acquisition mailings.Conducted research and assist in the crafting and production of foundation proposals.Served as the staff liaison for Development and Fundraising with the Board of Directors.Oversaw organizational financial systems, including management of Bookkeeper and Accountant, production of monthly reports, reviewing audits, crafting annual budgets, and staffing Finance Committee.

Coordinated all events for statewide non-profit, including a 700-person low-dollar signature fundraiser, a 100-person major donor event, smaller regional fundraisers, and several smaller house parties.Conducted major donor and prospect research for new major donor fundraising program.

Maintained 18,000+ donor and event database, including all gift processing, acknowledgements, data maintenance and reporting. Coordinated reservations, ticket and donation payments, and seating arrangements for a 700-person fundraising gala in New York City, two 100+ person events in Boston and for several smaller major donor events.Produced comprehensive monthly fundraising reports for development and accounting departments, Board of Directors, and high-level donors.Managed all development and communications mailings, including two annual fund appeals, quarterly renewals, newsletters, holiday cards, and event invitations.Conducted prospect research on individuals and foundations for a multi-year $15,000,000 capital and endowment campaign.Assisted in the preparation and production of foundation proposals and reports.

Graduate Certificate, Women In Politics And Public Policy

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science

B.A. Political Science and Classical Studies. GPA 3.9 Commonwealth College Honors Program; graduated cum laude Honors: Phi Beta Kappa, Eta.