Plan, coordinate and execute all external programs of the Institute. These include community and K-12 programs built around community economic development, problems solving and innovation coaching.

Plan, coordinate, and execute all activities conducted by the ICI. Coordinate and execute strategies to maintain and enhance Ball State’s relationships with local, regional and state communities, key constituencies and agencies; coordinate participation in key external events and contribute to strategic planning for ICI. Budget director for ICI . Oversee the day-to-day operations of ICI and the Community Economic Development (CED) Academy.

Developed, established, and coordinated the first statewide high school pitch competition. Secured funding from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation to create and complete competitions, programming, and education fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across the state. Working with university partners, oversaw the development of Innovate WithIN website establishing online and print existence. During my tenure, more than 1,000 students from over 100 schools registered to participate, including a 67% increase from year one to year two. Conducted and coordinated nine regional competitions and one state final each of the three years. Established, coordinated, and conducted two K-12 Educators Conferences.

Working with the Vice President for Government Relations and Community Engagement, plan, coordinate, and administer all activities conducted by the Division of Government Relations and Community Engagement. Coordinate and execute strategies to maintain and enhance Ball State’s relationships with the local, regional and state communities and key constituencies; coordinate participation in key external events and contribute to strategic planning for the Division of Government Relations and Community Engagement. Serve as budget director for the Division of Government Relations and Community Engagement.

Under the direction and in collaboration with the VP for Government Relations and Community Engagement, plan, coordinate, and administer all activities conducted by the Division of Government Relations and Community Engagement. Serve as budget director for Government Relations and Community Engagement.

Plan, coordinate and/or administer special university advancement projects, programs, receptions, promotions and events both on-campus and off-campus. Strengthen and sustain positive, mutually-rewarding relations between the University and its donors working with the Office of the President and University Development to determine the best strategies for effective stewardship of donors. Maintain ongoing and active networking with internal and external constituencies. Serve as primary contact in the Office of University Advancement for donor related issues. Work with the Office of the President, University Development and Alumni Programs to compose letters, compile appropriate invitation lists, and engage donors in major university programs and presidential initiatives. Manage presidential and vice-presidential prospects. Work directly with top donor prospects to the university.Develop, administer and oversee, in conjunction with the Vice President, the budget for University Advancement. Plan, coordinate and/or administer a gift solicitation program for faculty and staff. Work in partnership with Alumni Programs, University Development and the Ball State University Foundation to conduct and assure a consistent, comprehensive and cohesive donor program such as designing and administering cultivation and solicitation programs with emeriti faculty/staff. Lead research efforts regarding major donor constituents for the Office of the President, Vice President and University Development. Devise and use consistent, accurate, and appropriate information-sharing tools for stewarding prospects and donors. Compile reports and edit materials from the Office of University Advancement such as donor reports to major endowment donors and other foundations related to grants. Compile reports and presentation materials for Vice President of University Advancement for presidential meetings such as the Board of Trustees and the Ball State University Foundation Board of Directors.

Provide secretarial support for University Advancement. Serve as office assistant maintaining supplies and inventory for the office and making recommendations for purchase of new equipment. Receive incoming calls and greet visitors and assist, provide information, and direct to the appropriate personnel. Receive, sort and distribute incoming mail. Assist with special events, planning documents and special projects.

Provide secretarial support for Associate Executive Director, Director of Donor Relations and Senior Director of Development. Serve as office manager maintaining supplies and inventory for the office and making recommendations for purchase of new equipment. Maintain membership roster and materials for Ball State University's major gift giving societies including the coordination of the annual recognition dinner, donor recognition gifts and donor wall display. Maintain membership roster and materials of Ball State’s National Philanthropy Council and coordinate annual meetings and events for the council. Serve as LAN Manager for University Development; act as liaison between University Development and University Computing Services; monitor computer problems and schedule service as needed. Coordinate and arrange on and off-campus events involving university personnel, volunteers, major donors, and prospective donors; secure travel and lodging reservations, equipment, catering, etc. Interview, hire, train, and supervise student assistants; coordinate and schedule work assignments for student assistants, oversee quality of projects. Research donor/prospective donor information using Advance database; compile information and produce reports. Update and maintain data in Advance database and files on major donors and prospective donors. Assist with major events; prepare invitations, track responses, prepare materials and nametags, process check requests, schedule facilities, etc. Some events I have assisted with are Fellows dinners, National Philanthropy Council annual meetings, Above and Beyond Campaign Kick-Off and Campaign Celebration, and Alumni Center Grand Opening Celebration.

Office of the President; Draft letters; answer telephones; greet visitors; schedule conference rooms; maintain databases; filing; copying; circulation of materials; maintain mailing lists; complete mass mailings; maintain inventory.

Draft legal documents and letters; conduct client interviews; responsible for organizing calendars with court hearing dates, depositions, committee meetings, and client consultations; maintain client relations; assist with accounts receivable.Candy Dodd

Draft legal documents and letters; conduct client interviews; responsible for organizing calendars with court hearing dates, depositions, committee meetings, and client consultations; maintain client relations; maintain accounts receivable/payable; maintain general and trust accounts.