•Create, develop, and foster relationships with prospective donors, sponsors, and corporations•Develop ongoing giving and program sponsorships•Coordinate quarterly special events, focusing on developing and fostering relationships and creating support from new donors•Coordinate with staff to maximize and expand programming•Support annual Gala including leading silent auction, live auction, sponsorships, and decor committees•Lead staff training of donor database, eTapestry•Manage volunteer and intern program, including coordination with all local colleges, high schools, and corporations•Assist in developing a 3-year fundraising plan•Lead communications and rebranding initiatives

The Leasing & Management division of Creative Housing Solutions specializes in leasing and management of single-family homes, duplexes, townhomes, small rental properties and similar residential home rentals in Minneapolis, St. Paul and surrounding communities.Leasing and managing your home can be time consuming and difficult. Our professional staff is just what you need to take care of all your worries… our principals have over 30 years combined experience in the rental housing industry. We know and understand the market, trends and can creative an effective plan to meet your goals. Our company works directly with several major corporations in the twin cities metro area and have access to many of the well qualified renters relocating to the area.We recognize that the homes we manage are a great asset to our clients and we take great care to monitor and protect that asset. Inquire with our team about our full service, hands on property management program.Our participation in professional organizations enables us to provide new and innovative ways to manage and lease your property and exceed industry standards.

•Identified potential donors and funding sources for educational non-profit; source, cultivated and sustained relationships with donors; liaised with corporate and individual donor base. •Developed relationships with local and national businesses, resulting in continual monthly donations and organizational support.•Created and implemented focused, message-driven communication initiative and strategy designed to build awareness and recognition for foundation “branding”; primarily responsible for initiating and managing awareness campaigns via social media, foundation website, newsletters and publications, and direct contact channels; assisted in revamped organization website resulting in increased traffic and exposure for program activities.•Developed and oversaw public relations and media campaigns; drafted and initiated press releases and press inquiries.•Assisted in planning large-scale events including annual gala at the Walker Art Center, as well as community based awareness-building events.•Wrote and received program grants, including organizational award resulting in expansion of health services program; grants to expand overall program capacity, as well as arts and cultural enrichment grants.•Managed volunteer and internship program for all academy programs, ensuring alignment with organization mission statement and goals; manage volunteers and interns from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels.