Brooke Erdmann Email & Phone Number

Pasadena, California, United States

California, United States

Los Angeles, California

*Planned and executed strategies to identify new sources of major gift support nationwide to significantly expand and exceed Common Cause’s long term revenue goals.*In-depth research of existing mid-level donors (~5000) to identify promising major donor upgrades; Worked with leadership to curate solicitation approach for each prospect.*Created comprehensive donor profiles for leadership and development team with deep background on political and charitable giving history, philanthropic motivations, and other key markers indicative of high quality donors.*Coordinated and assisted with major fundraising campaigns and special events and galas nationwide.

*Managed portfolio of major donors and prospects; fostered donors through outreach and cultivation.*Collaborated with leadership and development team to design and implement plan for individual major donors to increase engagement and annual support.*Maintained donor records and analysis of donor performance related to retention, growth, upgrades.*Collaborated with leadership to design and execute donor programs to meet and/or exceed annual revenue.*Fostered donors by facilitating and executing president and board members outreach and cultivation.*Worked with leadership and staff to design and execute fundraising events, from small house parties to large venue benefits; assist with creating revenue goals and identify prospective supporters at event.

*Arranged all California major donor meetings with Bob Edgar, the late great president of Common Cause.*Supervised all of California’s direct mail appeal, online fundraising efforts, process and code all incoming gifts and proof-read foundation proposals, LOIs, and quarterly newsletters.*Organized and supervised several high dollar awards dinners in California, Illinois & Washington, D.C. *Assisted national program directors in raising funds for ballot initiatives in CA, MT, and CO on filibuster reform, media & democracy, election protection, and overturning Citizens United.*Responsible for all California donor communications & record maintenance in Team Approach/Kintera.*Supported Western state chapters (NM, MN, OR, and HI) with variety of fundraising campaigns.