Celena Mccord Email & Phone Number

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Generosity is one of Jasco's sustaining values - we aim to give hope to the world through irrational generosity. Jasco gives 50% of net profits from Jasco's brands to causes that matter. As Jasco's Director of Generosity, I manage Jasco's giving efforts by developing relationships with ministries and charities, coordinating grant requests, maintaining financial reporting and establishing accountability guidelines. I also help build a culture of generosity among our employees by… Show more Generosity is one of Jasco's sustaining values - we aim to give hope to the world through irrational generosity. Jasco gives 50% of net profits from Jasco's brands to causes that matter. As Jasco's Director of Generosity, I manage Jasco's giving efforts by developing relationships with ministries and charities, coordinating grant requests, maintaining financial reporting and establishing accountability guidelines. I also help build a culture of generosity among our employees by overseeing volunteer opportunities, charitable in-kind drives and external fundraising campaigns. Show less

Oklahoma City, Ok, United States

Provided strategic direction for $50 million capital campaign. Included writing case statements, preparing presentations and solicitations, donor cultivation and solicitation, donor research, grant writing and volunteer training.Defined and directed the organization's strategic goals, objectives, budgets and milestones.Implemented new fundraising strategies during a global pandemic, including emergency grant requests, in-kind PPE donations, donor relations, and vendor relations.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Generated more than $2.5 million in two years to increase annual giving revenue by 104%. Designined and executed a strategy for annual giving, including corporate sponsorships, giving societies, direct mail, special events and co-worker giving.Reimagined the annual Mercy Gala, increasing revenue by 112% and attendance by 59%. Oversaw all event planning, including sponsorships, vendor relations, contract negotiations, budget, event logistics, auction and volunteer relations.… Show more Generated more than $2.5 million in two years to increase annual giving revenue by 104%. Designined and executed a strategy for annual giving, including corporate sponsorships, giving societies, direct mail, special events and co-worker giving.Reimagined the annual Mercy Gala, increasing revenue by 112% and attendance by 59%. Oversaw all event planning, including sponsorships, vendor relations, contract negotiations, budget, event logistics, auction and volunteer relations. Managed all other special events, including annual golf tournament and donor receptions and recognition events. Developed and maintained budgets, timelines, reports and agendas.Developed and executed stewardship strategy for corporate and annual giving donors. Show less

Oklahoma City, Ok

Developed an annual giving program that grew by 125% and generated more than $6.1 million during my tenure. Included direct mail, employee campaign, fundraising events, giftsolicitation, public awareness, donor recognition events and communications.Planned and managed all components of multiple fundraising events, including a gala, auction, luncheon, raffle and tasting events.Coordinated the content, design and production of fundraising and communication… Show more Developed an annual giving program that grew by 125% and generated more than $6.1 million during my tenure. Included direct mail, employee campaign, fundraising events, giftsolicitation, public awareness, donor recognition events and communications.Planned and managed all components of multiple fundraising events, including a gala, auction, luncheon, raffle and tasting events.Coordinated the content, design and production of fundraising and communication materials,including newsletters, postcards, brochures, posters, fact sheets, donor solicitations, press releases, invitations, e-communications and videos.Developed and managed website and social media accounts.Recruited, oriented and managed volunteer corps for Foundation events.Defined and directed strategic goals, objectives and milestones. Show less

Managed public relations campaigns for various projects and events, including Festival of the Arts, Opening Night, WinterTales Storytelling Festival, and Sunday Twilight ConcertsServed as Arts Council spokesperson to print and broadcast mediaWrote and edited Arts Revue newsletterBuilt relationships as the staff liaison to multiple volunteer committeesWrote and developed public service announcements for radio and televisionScheduled and supervised media… Show more Managed public relations campaigns for various projects and events, including Festival of the Arts, Opening Night, WinterTales Storytelling Festival, and Sunday Twilight ConcertsServed as Arts Council spokesperson to print and broadcast mediaWrote and edited Arts Revue newsletterBuilt relationships as the staff liaison to multiple volunteer committeesWrote and developed public service announcements for radio and televisionScheduled and supervised media on-site at eventsOversaw and maintained website Show less

Established relationships with individual donors, corporate representatives, and volunteersCoordinated corporate sponsorships and individual fundraising initiativesLead various components and volunteer committees for all Arts Council events, including Festival of the Arts Purchase Awards, Angels and Friends, Button Sales, and Opening Night Party FavorsManaged communication, services, and events to 90 member agenciesAssisted with the research, writing, and edition… Show more Established relationships with individual donors, corporate representatives, and volunteersCoordinated corporate sponsorships and individual fundraising initiativesLead various components and volunteer committees for all Arts Council events, including Festival of the Arts Purchase Awards, Angels and Friends, Button Sales, and Opening Night Party FavorsManaged communication, services, and events to 90 member agenciesAssisted with the research, writing, and edition of various Arts Council communications, including articles, press releases, e-mail alerts, and website Show less

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Wrote articles for various sorority publications, including magazine, website and internal newsletterDeveloped materials and presentations for proposed extension to new college campusesCoordinated details for a one-day risk management conference

Indianapolis, Indiana

Traveled to college and alumnae chapters to educate members on the Foundation’s mission, giving options and grant and scholarship opportunitiesWrote articles for Foundation publicationsPlanned and executed various collegiate/alumnae phone-a-thons and donor recognition events

Ba, Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Theta, Student Government Association, A&S Student Council, Student Union Activities Board

Certificate- University Of Wisconsin’S Graduate School Of Business And The Association For H, Annual Giving

A healthcare-focused comprehensive account of annual giving strategies, tools, skills and approaches for specific constituencies and other.