Root Cause was formed for the purpose to create equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of economic status or demographics, to purchase fresh produce. We believe eating healthy, fresh produce isn't a privilege, it's a right. Our Mission: We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing fresh, affordable rescued produce to people who are food insecure and reside in food deserts, as well as reduce food waste at a scale that creates positive and lasting impact.Our… Show more Root Cause was formed for the purpose to create equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of economic status or demographics, to purchase fresh produce. We believe eating healthy, fresh produce isn't a privilege, it's a right. Our Mission: We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing fresh, affordable rescued produce to people who are food insecure and reside in food deserts, as well as reduce food waste at a scale that creates positive and lasting impact.Our Goal: To provide rescued produce from local businesses, farms, and co-ops to individuals living in food deserts or who are food insecure at little or no cost. Show less

Mission: To partner with animal welfare organizations to aid homeless dogs by providing shelter and care while identifying a permanent home.Strategy: Road To Home pursues it's mission by not only fostering needy dogs, but by also organizing, managing, and promoting fundraising events and collaborative endeavors for partner animal welfare organizations.

Animal Advocacy, Disadvantaged youth, Fundraising and event planning, Board member, Board development, Strategic planning, Annual Giving Campaign, Diversity Committee, Nonprofit Management, Cultivation in donor relations,, Volunteerism

Hands On Charlotte envisions a community in which everyone has discovered their power to make a difference and found opportunities to improve the community's civic health.

Worked as direct support to V.P. of Development and Community Relations  Assisted in areas of administration, fundraising, and public relations  Proficient in Donor Perfect Software  Provided daily/weekly updates to shelter web site  Represented organization through online media, social web sites, radio

Work with Development Committee of Board of Directors to strategize, plan, and implement long-term fundraising goals for the organization.

Working as an active volunteer (30+hrs/wk) in development roles for organizations such as the Humane Society of Charlotte, Omni Montessori School and KIPP:Charlotte. Planned and managed multiple events designed to raise funds and strengthen community ties. Highlights include:Functioning as Chair of Development Committee for Board of Trustees, designed, staffed and managed a Development Committee of over 20, which crafted and executed a multi year fund raising strategy comprised of… Show more Working as an active volunteer (30+hrs/wk) in development roles for organizations such as the Humane Society of Charlotte, Omni Montessori School and KIPP:Charlotte. Planned and managed multiple events designed to raise funds and strengthen community ties. Highlights include:Functioning as Chair of Development Committee for Board of Trustees, designed, staffed and managed a Development Committee of over 20, which crafted and executed a multi year fund raising strategy comprised of annual giving campaign and major fundraiser. Both events exceeded annual goals by over 25% for two years running. Other projects include: funding through grants and creating a Major Gifts Campaign.Functioning as Co-Chair of Auction Committee, solicited donations, coordinated event logistics, and managed volunteers. Staffed and managed Auction Committee of over 10 volunteers, which crafted and executed a multi year auction event (now in it's 6th year). Annual contributions have grown consistently.Activities related to donor relations include:Initiated and fostered donor relationships with businesses and wealthy/affluent individuals. Communicated key aspects of organization's mission, strategy and relevance to donor in an effort to solicit donations and cultivate long term giving relationships or contributions. Majority of donors (in excess of 50%) participated in multiple events and average value of donor gift continues to increase year after yearRecruited donors for sponsorship programArranged and facilitated appreciation events for select donors (wine tasting, preview of strategic plan).Coordinated logistics related to receiving donor gifts (vacation homes, resort packages, event tickets/passes, etc).Executed process to ensure donor gifts and contributions were tracked accounted for and closed via issuance of tax paperwork.Auctioned plans to increase donor patronage within organization's community Show less