Flo Akselrad Email & Phone Number

Miami, Fl, Us

Dynamic Philanthropy Officer, embracing new horizons of impact and fostering meaningful change. My mission is to learn, collaborate, and make an impact in collaboration with experienced professionals in the field. With a proven track record in fund management and strategic stewardship of 80+ charitable funds, I am poised to create even greater value for The Miami Foundation and its mission.🔹 Relationship Cultivation: Building upon my foundation as an Associate, I have honed my skills in nurturing donor relationships, cultivating meaningful connections with stakeholders who share our vision of driving positive change within our community.🔹 Stewardship Excellence: Providing exceptional stewardship to our valued donors. By understanding their aspirations and aligning their philanthropic goals with strategic initiatives, I contribute to a seamless and impactful donor experience.🔹 Innovative Solutions: As a Philanthropy Officer, I am eager to explore innovative fundraising techniques and technologies to engage donors and enhance outreach efforts, ensuring that we remain adaptable and relevant in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Results driven Development Assistant with a proven track record of providing critical support to enhance donor relationships and drive organizational success. With a strong commitment to customer service excellence and meticulous attention to detail, I have contributed to the growth of donor engagement and fundraising initiatives.🔹 Maintained a high level of client service and attention to detail while stewarding a portfolio of 60 donor advised and organization funds🔹 Streamlined gift acknowledgment process by using upgraded CRM to create automatic gift receipts; reducing hours spent on this process by 50%🔹 Managed annual inactive funds; converted 40% of inactive funds through fundholder outreach and follow up

🔹 Managed 10+ community wide programs with budgets ranging from $30K - $100K, and number of applicants ranging from ~50 - 3,000. Programs included community service programs, grant, and scholarship programs. Allocated grants and scholarship awards based on criteria and budget. Supervised temporary support team members as needed.🔹 Increased stakeholder value and ensured a strong return on donor investments, by working closely with Marketing team to produce relevant and impactful marketing. Monitored results by reviewing SEO/SEM analytics on a regular basis and adjusting marketing strategies as needed. Collaborated with Finance department to maintain accurate financial information, and presented updated reports at monthly departmental meetings.🔹 Served as lead staff for two related volunteer committees. Built strong relationships with community leaders and donors, as well as local, national, and international community partners.

Successfully re-branded and launched a community employment program. Efficiently marketed program to local employers through social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter), resulting in an average of 25 new job listings and ~40 new job applicants per month during FY 15-16. Coordinated, prepared, and presented at monthly workshops. Follow up included evaluation surveys to ensure an effective and impactful program.

Managed two need-based scholarship programs with $80K - $100K budgets and 100 – 200 applicants. Promoted programs via digital marketing platforms; maintained communication with program administrators and scholarship applicants throughout the application process. Improved existing data tracking to maintain accurate records of scholarship awards and stay within budget.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Gpa 3.9

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society, Golden Key International Honour Society