Bev Collier Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Responsible for the complete process of receiving and recording financial gifts; supporting donors; communicating with outside grant writers; and maintaining accurate electronic giving files.• Exercise command authority over gift processing, including donations received via check, credit card, ACH, and phone - and of various types: capital campaign and general donations, securities, donor-advised funds, grants, matching gifts, and dedication gifts• Ensure appropriate donor recognition and acknowledgement for all gift types, and provide caring, high-quality individual follow-up as needed• Maintain current and accurate donor records and profiles in Raiser's Edge database• Support Major Gift Officers by providing timely gift notifications• Prepare daily spreadsheet of donations from PNC Pinacle online banking portal• Support fundraising events as necessary• Provide needed data to grant writers, accounting team, and auditors• Prepare projects for and provide direction to office volunteers• Support the overall Development team as needed

Pittsburgh, Pa

General Administration:• Provided full administrative support to the executive director and board of directors, including scheduling and travel arrangements, preparation of board meeting packets and minutes, and maintenance of related board documents• Helped prepare grant proposals and reports; maintained grant spreadsheet• Liaison with broker to ensure all appropriate organizational insurance coverages were in place; solicited and reviewed quotes; maintained policy filesFinancial:• Managed internal financial processes, including preparation of expense and accounting reports (iATS, Square, CiviCRM, Quickbooks) and invoices, accurate coding of all expenses and revenues per program areas, bank account maintenance, review of all credit card transactions and expense reimbursements, petty cash oversight, and processing of bank deposits• Prepared Quickbooks reports for program areas and grant documentation• Created annual operations budget• Worked with contractor to complete annual audit and Form 990Human Resources:• Ensured timesheet accuracy and processed payroll; tracked employees’ vacation/sick hours• Administered all employee insurance and 401(k) benefit plans, including selection, enrollments, and updates• Maintained personnel files and updated employee handbook as necessary• Supplied all information for annual workers compensation audit• Coordinated the recruitment process, including job postings, resume categorization, and interview schedulingCommunications:• Proofread/edited all publicly disseminated publications, as well as some website content

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

• Processed payroll and maintained payroll reports and vacation/sick leave spreadsheets• Attended and took notes for all board of director- and committee-related meetings; prepared board packets• Provided phone backup support• Added contacts to CRM database• Created quarterly staff report and metrics outlines• Managed all organizational filing, including creation of new personnel files• Coordinated travel arrangements and submitted necessary documentation for reimbursements when required• Gathered information for and created monthly electronic newsletter• Proofread educational materials, web pages, press releases, and annual publications; contributed written content to each as needed• Completed speaker request and media intake forms; maintained associated metrics• Administered all employee benefit programs• Supplied financial and organization information for annual audit and Form 990• Coded executive director’s credit card expenses and prepared expense reimbursements

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

• Prepared all invoices, payments, and other financial records for executive director review and submission to accountant for input and processing• Managed package of personnel benefits• Assisted executive director with fundraising efforts and budget development• Served as editor of organizational newsletter• Created and maintained organizational filing system• Scheduled meetings for staff and committees• Received all incoming calls• Inventoried, ordered, and organized all office supplies• Oversaw all maintenance, equipment, and office operations contracts• Supported all events, including registration and catering arrangements• Distributed all incoming mail, finalized all outgoing transmittals, and implemented all aspects of bulk mailing

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

• Prepared, processed, input, and filed all invoices, payments, and other financial records for executive director review and submission to third party processor• Communicated to staff and third party on provisions, requirements, and changes to personnel benefits package• Created and maintained filing system• Maintained databases• Scheduled meetings for staff and committees• Received all incoming calls and distributed appropriately• Copied materials and reports• Inventoried, ordered, and organized all office supplies• Oversaw all maintenance, equipment, and office operations contracts• Collected timesheets and input to computer for tracking of staff time distribution• Assisted with logistical, registration, and other appropriate aspects of events• Assisted resource manager with operation and maintenance of resource center• Created and maintained files of sector-related news articles• Prepared minutes from board of directors and related committee meetings• Distributed all incoming mail, finalized all outgoing transmittals, and implemented all aspects of bulk mailing

Occasional freelance greeting card caption writer.

Pittsburgh, Pa

Freelance Writer of 200+ informational and human interest articles.

Mckees Rocks, Pa

• Patiently interviewed and screened 150+ (often emotional) social service clients per month to determine their needs and ensure most appropriate services received• Problem-solved with callers, making referrals to alternate resources as needed• Accurately documented concise and detailed information on each client• Appropriately determined situations of urgency and risk and escalated referrals requiring protective services• Researched and documented multiple local social service resources• Implemented computer processes to enhance referral process, resource file, and client profile information• Created and implemented a successful six-year project that resulted in the purchase and delivery of over 800 Christmas gifts to homebound older adults

• Promoted organizational services via mailings, telephone calls, and door-to-door canvassing• Represented employer at public fairs• Supervised a part-time canvasser