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Identify, develop and manage a high-level portfolio of individual, foundation, and corporate donors. Solicit and secure restricted and unrestricted gifts with an annual fundraising goal of $500,000. Exceeded annual fundraising goal by securing and stewarding gifts totaling more than $6 million.Lead strategic priorities and day-to-day activities related to the organization’s relationship with United Way organizations and other federated funds throughout the region for total revenue of nearly $4 million. Provide guidance, support, and leadership to our development staff and volunteers, including our grants writer and special events coordinator. Oversee regional grants seeking process for development staff, including prospect research and identification; proposal writing, management and implementation; and strategies for solicitation and stewardship.

Provide excellent customer service and attention to detail as primary staff contact for membership of more than 100 presidents and CEOs representing some of the largest companies from the St. Louis bi-state region.Coordinate annual member dues appeal – generating more than $1.9 million in annual revenue.Foster and leverage key relationships to advance the organization’s collective commitment to the United Way of Greater St. Louis – raising more than $10.2 million in 2012 from member companies.Manage all aspects of meeting and special event execution, including content, communication and marketing materials, site selection, coordination with third-party vendors, attendee registration, and on-site management.Develop and maintain comprehensive database of member engagement. Lead efforts to maintain high levels of retention by ensuring return on investment for each member.

Leveraged $6.7 million in federal stimulus funds to implement short-term emergency food assistance program. Assisted with planning and coordination of program’s execution throughout organization’s 53-county service area.Provided primary staff support to state legislative task force, working with both state governmental agency officials and representatives of the charitable community. Drafted three reports of committee's findings and recommendations issued to state and federal legislatures.Developed and implemented grassroots advocacy strategy integrating online and offline engagement tactics, including social media messaging, web-based advocacy tools, and community forums. Collaborated with local and national partner organizations to set policy priorities and develop internal and external messaging.Nominated by Feeding America staff and colleagues to serve on inaugural policy engagement and advocacy committee. Engaged regionally and nationally in formalizing and facilitating network advocacy strategy.Served as organization’s liaison to state and federal governmental agencies and state and federal legislatures.Monitored and analyzed legislation affecting organization’s mission and constituents.Researched and interpreted data and statistics for organization use in press releases, media interviews, grant applications, and strategic planning process.