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Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas Area

Houston, Texas Area

Lead the fundraising efforts and campaign strategy for the Houston Light the Night Walk campaign to exceed annual revenue goals by 10%, currently set at $1,111,000 for FY17. Engage high-level corporate leaders to serve in a volunteer leadership role as an Executive Leadership Committee member and help drive the success of the campaign and recruitment and increase year over year revenue growth. Develop and implement cultivation plans to increase retention and elevate partnerships. Increased FY17 Walk revenue by $200,000 over prior yearRecruit and manage fundraising teams; develop strategies for teams to exceed goals. Managed a $55K+ Friends and Family team in Houston, 8 Corporate Teams raising over $10,000 each and managed 2 retail partnerships raising over $120,000 combinedExceeded attendance goal at both of our Executive Recruitment Breakfast and Kickoff Luncheon Celebration eventsManage the operation of the Houston Light The Night Walk and related special events that engage over 7,000 participantsPlan and execute the logistics of our Executive Recruitment Breakfast, Kickoff Luncheon Celebration and Awards Party eventsManage the Houston Honored Hero program and build relationships with familiesMaintain a high-level knowledge of LLS, our mission and outcomes; actively integrate the mission into the campaign, as well as my daily interactionsManage the Light The Night intern program and oversee the hiring and supervision of 6 annual interns

Houston, Texas

Manages a portfolio of major gifts donors and prospects in support of Houston Public Media. Possesses some knowledge and expertise regarding personal solicitation and fundraising in general, and at least a basic knowledge of planned giving.Manages a portfolio of prospects which are mostly at the level of $25,000 to $100,000.Identifies, cultivates and solicits prospects and stewards donors; works with faculty, staff and volunteers as appropriate.Provides guidance to Houston Public Media on major gifts and other development and fundraising matters.If assigned to a college or unit, may be responsible for creating and implementing a development plan for components within Houston Public Media and adhering to the fundraising standards set by the University of HoustonMay administer other advancement activities, such as member relations, publications, and special events for Houston Public Media.Participates in University-wide development activities as needed.

Develops and implements new fundraising initiatives and develops strategies revitalize and improve existing fundraising projectsCreates and implements a plan for major gift cultivation and solicitationCreates and implement a plan for planned givingDevelops and coordinates all direct mail and electronic solicitationsCoordination and oversight of grant submissionsSets development goals, implements and coordinates all revenue budgets, and provides ongoing assessment and evaluation of the budgetPrepares materials for direct mail solicitations and manage the production and mailing of agency newsletters Identifies prospects at all giving levels, implement and coordinate systematic research on prospective donorsOversees confidential and accurate records and acknowledgement of contributions in the manner that respects the wishes of donorsProvides training fit Board Members and Staff to assume major roles in cultivation and solicitation of donorsCooperatively work with the United Way and civic organizations to develop and foster working relationshipsAdheres to to Association on Fundraising Professionals Code of Ethics

Saginaw, Michigan Area

Execute Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan’s annual fundraising planSecure financial support from individuals, foundations and corporationsUtilize Donor Perfect software for tracking of gifts and contactsDevelop and maintain ongoing relationships with donorsCreating and executing a strategy for a large sustained base of annual individual donorsOverseeing organization of special eventsDeveloping and tracking proposals and reports for foundation and corporate fundraisingGrant writing for United Ways and Private Foundations

Recruit and supervise administrative volunteer's reflective of the demographics of the community.Plan and implement strategies for the cultivation, recruitment and retention of girls andadults based on a current knowledge of data on demographics, membership trends andcommunity resources.Develop specific marketing approaches for programs by establishing and maintaining contacts with the community Increase community visibility by identifying resources, forming beneficial partnershipsand ensure proper planning for participation in GS activitiesMaintain accurate records Develop and maintain structures to provide effective support services to leaders Design and oversee the implementation of innovative approaches in membershiprecruitment where traditional systems are not effective.Support volunteer leadership through regular contact/meetings, timely communication, team building, problem solving and conflict resolution.Monitor paperwork to ensure it is error freeand submitted in accordance to procedures and deadlinesApply human relations and conflict resolution skills in dealing with interpersonal problems.Promote and solicit volunteer support for council fundraising efforts. Identify potential donors and fundable projects.Attend and actively participate in Council sponsored promotional activities and events.Maintain thorough understanding and knowledge of the GS program and the Safety Wise requirements.Contribute to the goal of creating an inclusive organization by working harmoniously with diverse staff and volunteer personnel and ensuring that all systems, practices andprocedures are inclusive.

Helped fulfill the mission of the organization by access to quality healthcare for low-income, uninsured residents of Delta and Menominee CountiesDeveloped a new method of processing the Patient Assistance Program Applications, resulting in a $50,000 monthly increase in donated medicationsCreated and implemented a volunteer training and recruitment planAssisted members in access available community resources such as food, shelter, and clothingRecruited and trained all program volunteersWorked closely with media outlets including, newspapers, television stations, social media, and radio to market the program to potential donors and clientsDeveloped numerous marketing tools including: brochures, news articles, radio ads, and flyers/handoutsCollected and analyzed data for monthly reports on medication tracking and patient's health data at various points during enrollment

Developed thorough knowledge of the March of Dimes history, projects, mission, and goalsRecruited volunteers to assist at the event in various roles, including set-up, clean-up, Ambassador Family, and walkingWorked directly with media and local business for promotion of the eventOversaw budgeting and financial management for the eventAssisted with Walks in both Marquette and Manistique Michigan

Worked closely with the Sheboygan County Administrator and Board Chair in examining the County's board size and structure and the effect on department budgetsAssisted in the development of a strategic plan on the future of the County's board size and structure

Conducted in depth analysis of customer service and quality control managementAssisted in the development of a strategic plan for the Healthy Living Support TeamUsed my experience and knowledge of nonprofit management to help the Healthy Living Support Team's Cooking for a Cause fundraiser to see a 300% increase in profit over the previous year

Assisted with fundraising and marketing for the 2006 Annual Campaign which raised over $2,000,000Worked directly with the board, government officials, prominent business leaders, and sports celebrities in promoting the mission of the United Way

Mpa, Public Administration, 3.7 Gpa

B.A, Nonprofit Management And Sociology, 3.5 Gpa

Activities and Societies: American Humanics Student Association