I love asking people for money!Fortunately, Nativity Academy has no shortage of work to be done in the name of Advancement. I oversee:• Major giving• Foundation & Corporate grants• Student Sponsorship program• Marketing/PR [Advertising, press events, press releases, website look & content, social media]• Communications [Newsletter content/design, Endowment & Capital campaigns, mail appeals]• Special Events, including our largest annual event; monthly donor events; friend- and fundraising events; tours, and general questions about Nativity Academy, among other events and special requests • Planned Giving• Creation of and leadership for Nativity Academy’s inaugural Associate Board, a group of 18 young professionals invested in Nativity’s mission• Volunteers• Associate Director hire + oversight

Joining the Frazier fundraising team in this newly-created position, I supported the CDO in securing sponsorships and major gifts. Responsibilities include: Securing exhibit sponsorships from local and national corporations + foundations; creating innovative sponsorship options to meet organizational marketing/philanthropic goals; developing partnership fulfillment documents for funders; supporting creation of marketing materials; support in developing and executing special events: raffles, galas, themed events, teas; creating and deepening relationships with current + potential sponsors, and providing monthly reports to Advancement Committee, among other duties.

Responsibilities include:Students + familiesScheduling and conducting interviews with students and their families; managing appointments and completing inquiries within 24 hours; supporting enrolled students through completion of class registration and in submission of all requisite data; supporting and helping execute student orientation, and leading presentations of financial commitment of education to students and families.Internal collaboration:Work with Academics to conduct bi-monthly Open Houses & special events to showcase college. Work cross-departmentally to conduct tours of campus, lead presentations of curricula, and set up/tear down event.

Achieved 205% of most recent quarterly goalGenerate and maintain relationships with clients responsible for selecting hotel accommodationsSchedule appointments, lead site tours, teleprospect, and conduct outside sales calls - minimum of 60 calls per week, with a minimum of 10 face-to-face appointments per week.Actively share-shift accounts from competitive hotelsEntertain clients at on-site dinners, galas, and special functions

SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Courtyard by Marriott, and Residence Inn by Marriott - Louisville Northeast properties

Responsible for ensuring guest satisfaction, arranging transportation, checking guests in and out, recommending local attractions, and operating phones