Allison Orta (Lapoint) Email & Phone Number

Buffalo, Ny, Us

Division Of University Advancement

As the Associate Director of Gift Acknowledgment within the Office of Donor Relations and Stewardship, I play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless and appreciative acknowledgment of charitable contributions. I am tasked with, among other things...- overseeing and implementing a streamlined process for the timely and accurate acknowledgment of donations; - collaborating closely with fundraisers to gather information for personalized and meaningful acknowledgments, contributing to the cultivation of strong donor relationships; - and maintaining meticulous records of acknowledgment activities.

Division Of University Advancement

As Assistant Director of Gift Acknowledgment, I manage the central comprehensive gift acknowledgement program designed to foster a culture of appreciation and to recognize UB’s donors. Other responsibilities include, but not limited to:• Produce and manage weekly gift acknowledgment system for specific gift types utilizing multiple letterhead and signature protocols.• Design highly personalized correspondences to high-level donors to recognize and communicate the impact of their contributions to UB. This will entail close examination of gift history and ongoing communication with gift officers regarding donor intent and interests.• Compose letters to notify patrons of honorarium or memoriam gifts.• Maintain consistent departmental messaging and regularly update and refresh standard acknowledgment text.

Division Of Philanthropy And Alumni Engagement

Office Of Development

I balance professional support staff functions, writing, research, database work, gift acknowledgment process and event assistance, with other administrative functions such as budget, meeting coordination, and calendar.Job Purpose: Provides office services by implementing administrative systems, procedures, and policies, and monitoring administrative projects.Job Duties:•Maintains workflow by studying methods; implementing cost reductions; and developing reporting procedures.•Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, recordkeeping systems, forms control, and budgetary and personnel requirements; implementing changes.•Develops administrative staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.•Resolves administrative problems by coordinating preparation of reports, analyzing data, and identifying solutions.•Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; and maintaining equipment inventories.•Provides information by answering questions and requests.•Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.•Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.•Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Boulevard Mall, Buffalo, Ny

Key Holders are important workers in the retail industry. I took on added responsibilities to help operate the store in a responsible manner, without the title of "manager." I managed all sales associates, which included performing standard duties such as setting employee schedules, customer service, restocking merchandise, and maintaining a clean and organized retail space.Since sales is a core business function in most job enterprises, this position was very beneficial.

Development & Alumni Relations

Part-time Student Assistant in the Office of Prospect Research & Development and the Office of the Vice President.

Ed.M., Childhood Education, Init/Prof, 1-6

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Health Science