Amber Fulton, Cfre Email & Phone Number

Mckinney, Texas, United States

(No change in job duties, just a title change to coincide with earning CFRE certification.)

Mckinney, Tx

Member of the Executive Team working with the Board of Directors to provide administrative oversight to the organization's accounting and legal business, and organize development efforts to secure the funds needed to advance the Mission. Areas of responsibility include donor relations, planning and implementation of annual fundraising events, budgeting, bookkeeping, administration, payroll/benefits, and grant writing. Represent the organization to donors and foundations and communicating needs to staff, volunteers, and the Board.

Member of the Executive Team who works with the Board of Directors to secure the funds needed to advance the mission of Embrace Waiting Children Inc (Embrace). Areas of responsibility include maintenance and cultivation of the regular donor base, planning and implementation of Embrace’ annual fundraising efforts, and grant writing. Primary responsibility for representing the organization to donors and foundations and communicating needs to staff, volunteers and the Board.

"Empowering individuals and teams to maintain a harmonious environment while pursuing excellence." As a consultant, I contracted for short-term and long-term projects in the areas of nonprofit management, leadership development and strategic planning,

Texas

•Developed annual budget, produced and distributed regular financial reports, monitored expenses to ensure compliance with approved budget, and filed all necessary tax forms.•Developed annual funding plan and implemented as approved by the Board of Directors.•Positioned the organization to maximize fund development opportunities by cultivating relationships with key donors.•Served as primary spokesperson and represented organization at conferences and events. Produced and delivered presentations and workshops as necessary. Proactively sought out opportunities to reach educators, parents, elected officials and the public at large to build collaborative relationships that would further the organization’s capacity to influence.•Managed overall administration and operations of organization including bookkeeping, meeting management, planning, and execution of fund raising and other events.

Responsible for overall management of the organization. Make recommendations to the board for strategic planning and budgeting. Organize annual gala and other resource development activities. File necessary tax returns, maintain financial records, and manage day-to-day operations.

Re-elected in 2008. Oversaw budget of $450 million. Completed over 190 hours of continuing education.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Dispute Resolution

Baas, Mediation/Volunteer Program Mgmt.

Cum Laude

Aa, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society Alpha Mu Tau Chapter