Allison Rickard, Cfre Email & Phone Number

Downers Grove, Il, Us

As a leader of the Institutional Advancement (IA) team, Allison plays a critical role in the growth, sustainability and effectiveness of Erikson Institute. She is responsible for securing support from corporate and foundation donors to advance Erikson Institute’s priority work. She is focused on developing effective fundraising strategies and processes to grow overall institutional revenue while also strengthening relationships with a portfolio of philanthropic leaders.

Chicago, Il

Contribute to Erikson Institute's annual fund growth through brand building, friend and fundraising strategies including: increasing alumni participation through targeted recurring giving campaigns, major gift cultivation with corporate, individuals, and family foundations: and planning marquee events like Erikson's Annual Luncheon which raises $1.5 million from Erikson's philanthropic community.

Chicago, Il

Develops and executes In These Times’ annual fundraising plan and case for support, ensuring that annual fundraising goals are metDevelops and maintains ongoing relationships with major donors; serves as a public face for the magazine, and networks to boost the organization’s profileSecures financial support from individuals, foundations and corporationsWrites grant proposals and reports, manages the calendar for foundation fundraisingWorks with the Editor & Publisher and board of directors to identify and solicit union sponsorships and grow the organization’s sponsorship programOrganizes special events to promote the magazine and works closely with the ITT board of directors to execute an annual fundraising benefitProduces the organization’s annual report in collaboration with editorial staffOversees staff responsible for development assistantDevelops strategy for a large sustained base of annual individual donors Works with the Editor & Publisher and other staff to plan and coordinate editorial content with fundraising efforts that supports In These Times’ mission and build readership

Chicago, Il

Manages Lipman Hearne's business development workflow, projections, and reportingResponsible for proactive new business outreachVets new business opportunities and develops pursuit strategiesSupervise three direct reportsDirects implementation of LHI brand standardsRepresents the firm at conferences and trade showsDevelops and implements new business development toolsPrimary author of proposals and new business presentations Effectively manages multidisciplinary teams to deadlinesOversees SalesForce.com tracking and contact managementManages marketing and new business process improvementsServes as an initial point of contact for prospective clients and partners

Chicago

Develops proposals and presentations that address marketing communications issues facing prospective clients.Primary author of new business proposals and presentationsImplements external prospecting initiatives (i.e., direct mail, email blasts, quarterly updates, etc.).Supports outbound business development effortsContributes to the agency’s social marketing effortsAgency webmaster

 Delivers Aon Hewitt's unique value to prospective clients via our RFP responses. Mentors a staff of three junior proposal consultants and reviews their work for consistency in message and offer. Certified facilitator of Power of Worldviews diversity and inclusion course for associates and clients.

 Gave voice to AVODAH's important mission and values in compelling written communications with donors. Reported on outcomes of gifts and solicited new gifts via direct mail and grant applications. Coordinated logistics for annual event, programs, and meetings. Managed program budget and tracked all monthly expenses and income.

 Curated speaker series on topics related to social and economic justice. Tutored undergraduate students in introductory concepts in statistics and economics.  Assisted department faculty with research and student evaluation.

 Develop English as a Second Language curriculum that meets unique needs of immigrant workers. Recruit, train, and coordinate group of volunteer teachers in a popular education setting. Solicit donations from individual supporters and submit grant proposals to foundations.

 Utilized consultative selling strategies to increase clients’ return on advertising investment. Top revenue producer for 2004: Attained 133% of sales objective.  CEO Achievement Award winner.

 Provided student recruiting and admissions support including recruitment events, and application evaluation. Supported Internship Coordinator in placing interns at Chicago nonprofits and government sector organizations.  Planned and coordinated conference for college professors, students, and community leaders. Maintained $18,000 conference budget.

Ma, Economics

Activities and Societies: Omicron Delta Epsilon - The International Economics Honors Society, International Association For Feminist.

B.A., Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Presidential Scholar, Take Back the Night, The Round Table, member of Beloit College Knowledge Bowl team '01, '02

Hs Diploma