Amy Simonini Email & Phone Number

Kingston, RI

• Support the mission of the URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement by engaging alumni, parents, and friends. Responsible for talent development (recruitment, supervision, training, and evaluation of an 8-person team).
• Deliver high-quality, meaningful engagement opportunities across a broad portfolio of signature program areas including Athletics, Campaign, Presidential, Regional Networks, Distinguished Achievement Awards, Alumni of.
• Utilize Gravyty to cultivate, qualify, solicit and steward assigned prospects and donors.
• Lead annual strategy sessions with staff to define/ align departmental goals to support campaign priorities.
• Successfully partnered with HR to address staff shortages and hire talented team members.
• Manage ACN volunteer leaders and assist with engagement, advocacy, and development efforts including Day of Giving, crowdfunding campaign, and establishing an endowed scholarship fund.

Kingston, RI

• Managed a portfolio of programs and fundraisers designed to engage alumni, parents and friends including Athletics, Alumni of Color Network, Distinguished Achievement Awards, Presidential, Chapters, Membership, the.
• Delivered over 100 programs resulting in high NPS survey scores averaging 8/ 10.
• Collaborated with cross-function teams on numerous initiatives including the URI 125th Anniversary celebration, Athletics Day of Giving coach videos, CON 75th Anniversary celebration, engagement on the road for over 25.
• Quickly pivoted during Covid to supervise remote staff and engage alumni, prospects, and donors by delivering virtual programs including Coaches Corner, Virtual Halftime Meetups, and Dean’s Forums.

Warwick, RI

• Support the mission of the organization by providing management of business operations, fundraising, event planning, wish program administration, community relations, marketing, volunteer recruitment/ education/.
• Planned and executed over 20 fundraisers/ designed annual appeal raising over $150,000.
• Secured over $500,000 in in-kind donations to support initiatives.
• Focus on engagement to foster long-term relationships - 99% satisfaction.
• Streamlined budget and business operations saving money and increasing productivity.

Smithfield, RI

• Coordinate customized training and development programs for corporate clients. Responsible for program development, business management, accounts payable, instructor relations and special projects.
• Lead team to develop, plan, and implement successful training programs.
• Utilize customer - focused service to build successful relationships with students, instructors, corporate clients, and alumni.

Smithfield, RI

• Supervise and coordinate operations focusing on program management, fundraising, budgeting, member/ community relations, staff supervision (6 directors and 60 part-time staff), volunteer management and marketing.
• Developed, planned, and executed 19 fundraising events resulting in profitable relationships with local business owners, community leaders and YMCA members.
• Assisted board and CEO to manage 1.75 million capital campaign to renovate & build new locker rooms.
• Improved operations and increased member participation/ retention in top five program areas.
• Developed and managed the budget to coordinate the successful creation of innovative programs.

Smithfield, RI

Supervise and coordinate aquatic department operations with a focus on program management, budgeting, community relations, staff supervision, marketing, volunteer education/ training, and member relations.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Operations Management And Supervision

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Broadcast Journalism/ Criminal Justice