Amethyst Rodriguez Email & Phone Number

Orlando, Florida, United States

The Institutional Giving Officer serves as a key member of the Development team, raising funds from foundations and government agencies in support of the Dr. Phillips Center’s programs, community outreach activities, media initiatives, and special projects. The position is responsible for developing and writing proposals to foundations, corporations, and other grant-making entities, and will persuasively communicate Dr. Phillip’s Center's mission/vision and programs to potential funders. This position is responsible for achieving an annual revenue goal of $1 million.· Manage a personal portfolio of key foundations, helping to initiate and steward these relationships, and serve as first point of contact.· Research new prospective foundation donors and funding opportunities.· Write high-level foundation and government grant applications, Letters of Inquiry (LOI) and complete fulfillment reports.· Maintain internal grant proposal and report calendar and revenue tracking in Tessitura.· Work closely with colleagues throughout the Dr. Phillips Center to gather and verify information for proposals, applications, and reports, including Education, Programming, Finance, Marketing and Operations staff.· Generate and regularly update program budgets, financial reports, statistical information, and supplemental materials for proposals and reports.· Help record and process grants received; prepare routing forms for development, education, marketing and finance; assist with drafting and mailing acknowledgement letters.· Develop and maintain crediting for institutional supporters including donor-specified language for printed and online materials.

Binghamton, New York, United States

I work with the Institute for Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention to increase understanding, develop commitment, and build capacity for effective prevention of genocide and other mass atrocities, and to break down barriers and build bridges between academics and practitioners, across multiple disciplines, and among scholars, policy makers and civil society actors.

Orlando, Florida, United States

- Conduct research on legislative issues and local government policies affecting the city.- Prepare concise and informative summaries, reports, and presentations on legislative proposals and policy initiatives.- Assist in drafting speeches, correspondence, and press releases on behalf of the City Commissioner.Monitor city council meetings, legislative sessions, and community forums to stay informed about relevant issues.- Coordinate and attend meetings with stakeholders, constituents, and community groups on behalf of the Commissioner.- Respond to constituent inquiries, complaints, and requests for information in a timely and professional manner.- Maintain accurate records of legislative activities, constituent communications, and policy research.- Collaborate with city department heads, elected officials, and community partners to advance the Commissioner's priorities.- Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and organizing events.

- Resource Mobilization Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive resource mobilization strategy aligned with the Alliance's mission and goals.- Grant Writing and Proposal Development: Lead the writing, editing, and submission of high-quality grant proposals, concept notes, and fundraising appeals to secure funding from institutional donors, foundations, and other funding sources.- Donor Relations: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential donors, ensuring regular communication and stewardship to enhance donor engagement and retention.- Partnership Development: Identify and pursue strategic partnerships with bilateral and multilateral donors, international organizations, private sector partners, and other stakeholders to expand funding opportunities and collaborative initiatives.- Networking and Representation: Represent the Alliance at relevant donor meetings, conferences, and networking events to promote visibility, advocate for child protection priorities, and explore partnership opportunities.- Monitoring and Reporting: Collaborate with program teams to monitor grant compliance, track project outcomes, and prepare timely and accurate donor reports.- Capacity Building: Train and support Alliance staff and partners on fundraising techniques, donor requirements, and proposal development best practices.

Democratic Republic Of The Congo (Drc)

Rally International is Christian organization that works bring transformation to conflict zones by lifting up the local church. It does this through planting churches, building schools, establishing social businesses and training leaders. • Established the organization in the United States and the Democratic Republic of Congo, which included board orientation, co-writing bylaws, internal rules and formulating the mission and strategic plan for the organization• Developed social business and income-generation programs for at-risk youth and women• Direct oversight of projects/programs: leadership training, reintegration program for former child soldiers and empowerment program for girls affected by war and family reunification • Representation of organization with government, humanitarian and church partners in order to build operational capacity and quality programming • Staff recruitment, training and mentorship (multilingually)• Fundraised the general operating budget of $250,000 per year• Brand Management through web design, video production, email marketing and social media• Cross-cultural communication with government, UN agencies, NGO clusters and foreign partners• Published articles on missiology, social justice and economic development in multiple journals and news outlets • Keynote speaker at conferences for youth and young adults across Untied States, Caribbean and the United Kingdom• Conducted internal auditing • Developed a curriculum for adolescent girls in Congo to promote identity, self-confidence, and gender-equality• Planting and revitalization of two churches• Oversaw building projects for educational complexes and community centers• Secured real estate investments on behalf of the organization

Northeast Democratic Republic Of Congo (Drc)

Global Outreach Foundation is a missionary organization that works in North America, South America, Africa and Asia. They target least reach peoples through church-planting, pastoral training and mentorship, education and humanitarian relief. I founded the Congo (DRC) chapter for this organization. This included registering the documents overseas, recruiting and orienting international board and staff, program planning and implementation in a rural-cross cultural context, marketing and fundraising. • Established the organization’s chapter in the Democratic Republic of Congo• Developed a program for rehabilitation and reintegration of children in war • Wrote a the 6-month curriculum for leadership training and development for churches and local NGOs • Taught the leadership curriculum to more than 500 leaders and development practitioners• Developed a youth-friendly version of the curriculum and trained counselors to teach the course• Engaged in negotiations with rebels and government civilians• Created sensitization campaigns for the reconciliation of former child soldiers • Increased the organizations budget by $150,000 per year through digital marketing• Toured United States and Western Europe to present the vision at churches and mid-sized gatherings• Developed and designed brochures, pamphlets and marketing materials for print• Organized seminars and conferences for pastors and local leaders in East Africa• Taught at seminars and forums for world missions and social justice• Taught multiple college-level classes focusing on the world Christian Movement• Team building, staff retreat planning and coordination

Orlando, Florida Area

• Attended editorial meetings and pitched story ideas• Wrote, researched and transformed articles for a print and online version of the newspaper • Gathered multimedia components such as photos and videos and conducted interviews for each story.• Uploaded articles, videos and photos to the website.• Perform research on different topics• Analyze and interpret findings by breaking down data• Uncover newsworthy stories • Interview key people (witnesses, sources etc.) • Write content with readers needs in mind• Ensure your pieces are accurate and objective• Establish contacts and sources to use in future research• Maintain notes in written or electronic form• Contribute to content idea generation for publication

Democratic Republic Of The Congo

Calvary Christian Center is an international ministry sending out workers to some of the most remote and neglected locations in the world. • Country leadership in developing initial partners for the establishment and configuration of overall country plan and vision for ministries and programs• Mobilized administrative, human, financial and operational resources to reach country programmatic goals and objectives• Strategic program planning, fundraising and development• Public relations with engaging communication and representation with external publics • Oversight of security, procurement, logistics and movement of personnel

Orlando, Florida Area

• Pitching story/article ideas to editors of print and online media• Meeting with clients (in person/phone/online) to discuss their ghost writing needs • Researching background for a piece you are writing • Writing• Revisiting your work and making improvements/edits before submitting• Organizing your work schedule (especially if you are writing for multiple clients/editors at once)• Marketing your services (through direct contact, setting up a website, attending networking events)• Continuously learning through attending specialized courses, asking for feedback or teaming up with a mentor • Other possible duties include transcription, photography, editing

Zambia

Overland Missions is a non-profit organization that mobilizes local and foreign missionaries to the most neglected areas in Africa, Asia and South America. They specialize in leading team expeditions, digging wells, church leadership training and mobilization and rapid relief humanitarian projects. I worked as a recruiter in the United States offices for one year. I spent the rest of my time in Zambia, Africa coordinating base logistics and conducting short-term expedition. My time at OM taught me how to organize teams internationally, recruit and develop foreign partnerships and manage day-to-day logistics such as hospitality, security and orientation on a foreign base.• Fundraised personal support via private donors• Remote coordination of short-term expeditions to Africa and Asia• Co-lead short-term expeditions and to Zambia, Africa• Presented the vision and mission to small groups and at mission forums• Database management • Donor relations and partnership development• Multimedia marketing: social media, email, YouTube and basic video editing using Final Cut Pro • Wrote and copy edited internal documents such as handbooks and logistical manuals• Coordinated base hospitality logistics: laundry, housing, classrooms, eating etc.• Taught foundational Bible doctrine in small groups and churches• Copy edited curriculum for Advanced Missionary Training • Recruited volunteers • Orientation and coordination of volunteers • Wrote blogs and press-releases on the behalf of the organization

• Present, promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers • Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs• Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships• Reach out to customer leads through cold calling• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction• Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule• Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments• Analyze the territory/market’s potential, track sales and status reports • Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.• Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends• Continuously improve through feedback

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Public Administration

Activities and Societies: - Clifford D. Clark Diversity Fellow - Graduate Student Employee Union member - Teaching and Research.

Master'S Degree, International Economic Development

Activities and Societies: Africa Cohort

Bachelor, Journalism

Activities and Societies: Society of Professional Journalists; Chi Alpha; International Student Association; African Student.

Associate Degree, General Studies