Cathy Mcdermott Email & Phone Number

San Francisco Bay Area

Plan and execute the fundraising events for Mission Hospice with community partners and the Mission Hospice Auxiliary, a major philanthropic group.Implement the annual Development Calendar ( appeals, campaigns, events, activities) enlisting Board participation when appropriate.Coordinate all annual fund solicitation mailings and support the Hospice House Campaign.

San Francisco

Directed the fundraising efforts for the Athletic Department in conjunction with the Athletic Director and SF State's Advancement office. Served as the main contact to build/maintain relationships and explore the potential for philanthropic engagement with SF State's Athletic alumni, friends and community members. Coordinated development programs and initiatives with SF State Athletics coaches, staff and on-campus stakeholders. Focused on improving the student-athlete and campus-wide athletic… Show more Directed the fundraising efforts for the Athletic Department in conjunction with the Athletic Director and SF State's Advancement office. Served as the main contact to build/maintain relationships and explore the potential for philanthropic engagement with SF State's Athletic alumni, friends and community members. Coordinated development programs and initiatives with SF State Athletics coaches, staff and on-campus stakeholders. Focused on improving the student-athlete and campus-wide athletic program experience with scholarship support and facilities improvement.Developed, planned and executed major fundraising events including the Vic Rowen Gator Golf Classic, SF State Athletic Hall of Fame, special events for the campus community and all athletic alumni reunions.Staffed and supported the SF State Foundation Board's Committee for Athletics, facilitated meetings, prepared minutes and reports as needed. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

Member of the senior staff responsible for department goals, budget management, sports programs, hiring, training and supervision of department employees and ensuring student-athlete balance in both academics and athletics. Direct, coordinate and manage marketing and events for Athletic Department. Responsible for alumni, fundraising and community relations Oversee gender equity and compliance issues for women student-athletes. Supervise Sports Information department responsible for SF State… Show more Member of the senior staff responsible for department goals, budget management, sports programs, hiring, training and supervision of department employees and ensuring student-athlete balance in both academics and athletics. Direct, coordinate and manage marketing and events for Athletic Department. Responsible for alumni, fundraising and community relations Oversee gender equity and compliance issues for women student-athletes. Supervise Sports Information department responsible for SF State Athletics social media and website and Game Management staff. Sport supervision for Women’s Soccer, Men’s Wrestling, Softball teams and coaches. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS♦ Planned and executed all alumni and fundraising events for Athletic Department including Hall of Fame, Vic Rowen Gator Golf Classic, alumni reunions and provided key support for Comedy Night♦ Closed six figure gift for athletics and assisted in upgrading individual team fundraising efforts and events increasing revenue♦ Serve as Deputy Title IX Coordinator on campus in addition to numerous SF State University and CCAA athletic conference committee appointments Show less

Atherton, Ca

Directed, coordinated and managed public relation/communication campaigns and budgets for campus initiatives. Oversaw community and key constituent relations. Managed alumni and fundraising initiatives. Directed planning, promotion and execution of major campus events. Provided planning and logistical support for Board of Trustees and senior college staff. Implemented media training program for senior level executives, trustees, managers. Led re-design of college’s website. Spearheaded campus… Show more Directed, coordinated and managed public relation/communication campaigns and budgets for campus initiatives. Oversaw community and key constituent relations. Managed alumni and fundraising initiatives. Directed planning, promotion and execution of major campus events. Provided planning and logistical support for Board of Trustees and senior college staff. Implemented media training program for senior level executives, trustees, managers. Led re-design of college’s website. Spearheaded campus focus groups and communications. Directed webmaster activities and content management for recruiting, fundraising and alumni relations. Assisted in the writing and production of Menlo College Magazine including feature writing and alumni interviews.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS♦ Managed the design and content for new college website which included “OakNet” an alumni social media application♦ Planned and executed all major college events including The Wine & Brew Festival, Homecoming, The President’s Club Dinner, Management Day, Annual Parent Welcome Luncheon, The Tobin Author Series and commencement receptions♦ Created media campaigns which resulted in national and local coverage of college events and new presidential appointments Show less

Menlo Park, Ca

Directed marketing projects, author events and initiatives for retail store and website. Managed Events Coordinator, webmaster and marketing staff. Oversaw advertising, web re-design, external communications and special projects. Developed and managed department budget and analysis. Supervised the customer database updates, printing and direct mail of over 70,000 seasonal and special marketing materials to customers.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS♦ Managed event planning, PR and execution for the 2003… Show more Directed marketing projects, author events and initiatives for retail store and website. Managed Events Coordinator, webmaster and marketing staff. Oversaw advertising, web re-design, external communications and special projects. Developed and managed department budget and analysis. Supervised the customer database updates, printing and direct mail of over 70,000 seasonal and special marketing materials to customers.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS♦ Managed event planning, PR and execution for the 2003 Harry Potter Midnight Release Party resulting in extensive TV, Radio and press coverage and nearly 5000 attendance.♦ Managed major author events for Caroline Kennedy, Dr. Oliver Sacks, Anthony Bourdain and Ruth Reichel♦ Oversaw design and launch of new store website featuring customized Same Day Delivery option Show less

Conducted market research and prepared market requirement documents for investment group reviewing broadband wireless, intranet and e-commerce services for international markets.Evaluated current successful business models, benefits versus cost ratios, content development, demographics, cultural and localization issues. Reviewed effective launch and marketing campaigns. Identified partner opportunities

Managed North American promotional activities including A&E Network events, trade shows, retail and consumer events. Hired, trained and managed marketing team focused on product launch, PR, promotions and optimizing company positioning. Prepared product marketing plans, executed all initiatives, developed and managed budgets. Implemented aggressive PR drive with press tours to print, web, TV and mass media. Assisted in the organization and execution of A&E’s “Join the Crew” promotional… Show more Managed North American promotional activities including A&E Network events, trade shows, retail and consumer events. Hired, trained and managed marketing team focused on product launch, PR, promotions and optimizing company positioning. Prepared product marketing plans, executed all initiatives, developed and managed budgets. Implemented aggressive PR drive with press tours to print, web, TV and mass media. Assisted in the organization and execution of A&E’s “Join the Crew” promotional events in the harbors of San Francisco and New York ( part of 8 US harbors) featuring 19th century Tall Ships engaged in mock battles. PR push included national and local TV coverage and radio promos. Show less

Ba, Management

Activities and Societies: Delta Mu Delta Honors: Summa Cum Laude

College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program