Chamene H. Email & Phone Number

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Responsible for fostering and growing philanthropic relationships to resource FC Collective and the broader ecosystem, using collaborative efforts that bring greater awareness to the cultural and historical ties we have to food, land, and community. In my work I seek to highlight the impact our shared food culture––and the system it feeds––has on BIPOC communities, and to create opportunities for engagement and activation.

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Assembly of Osteopathic Graduate Medical Educators (AOGME), a component within AACOM. Provide support for all AOGME activities and other tasks supporting AOGME’s members and Board including conducting research and providing analysis on efforts to support AACOM’s graduate medical education initiatives overall and the continuum of osteopathic medical education. Created a three-year membership recruitment and retention plan that includes… Show more Responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Assembly of Osteopathic Graduate Medical Educators (AOGME), a component within AACOM. Provide support for all AOGME activities and other tasks supporting AOGME’s members and Board including conducting research and providing analysis on efforts to support AACOM’s graduate medical education initiatives overall and the continuum of osteopathic medical education. Created a three-year membership recruitment and retention plan that includes direct mail and digital outreach, individual and corporate donors and sponsors, an affinity program, and restructuring membership types and tiers.Developed membership support content and materials for newsletters, meetings, website, and webinars. Planned and organized webinars and other online educational events to cultivate relationships with current and potential members.Updated and maintained AOGME webpages to promote membership retention and recruitment. Show less

Washington, D.C.

Directly responsible for grassroots fundraising efforts as well as overseeing financial reporting, gift acknowledgments, fundraising operations, and project management. Collaborate with President and CEO, Director of Development, and other Assistant Directors on strategy for the Development department, including setting long-term fundraising objectives and turning strategic priorities into executable plans.Create strategic plans for all direct mail and digital fundraising… Show more Directly responsible for grassroots fundraising efforts as well as overseeing financial reporting, gift acknowledgments, fundraising operations, and project management. Collaborate with President and CEO, Director of Development, and other Assistant Directors on strategy for the Development department, including setting long-term fundraising objectives and turning strategic priorities into executable plans.Create strategic plans for all direct mail and digital fundraising efforts.Collaborate with the Director of Development to develop and draft content for direct mail and digital fundraising appeals and acquisitions.Work with the Manager of Communications to design digital appeal graphics and layout.Manage external vendors to ensure the timely production and mailing of direct mail packages.Develop, implement, and maintain fundraising operations procedures, including acting as the primary liaison to the Finance team to ensure adherence to recording procedures, as well as to the external caging firm to ensure accurate and timely gift intake and acknowledgment.Build and nurture critical relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support capacity building, site growth, and increased operational efficiency—including representing Martha’s Table at special events, workplace giving fairs, and other occasions with donors and prospects.Manage the donor database, including creating and applying data capture and data entry practices, and developing and implementing record-keeping policies.On a continuous basis, evaluate the productivity, morale, technical proficiency, and resource needs of the Development Assistant to encourage professional growth. Show less

Washington D.C.

Wrote fundraising appeals and other communication materials. Generated them to existing and potential donors to build NLSP’s donor lists and increase the number of individual and corporate funds contributed by these donors,Increased donations and attendance to Annual Gala (October 2017) by $15,000 and 41 attendees over the previous year.Raised 80% more in donations in an annual one-day online campaign than what was raised in the prior year’s effort.Ran a successful… Show more Wrote fundraising appeals and other communication materials. Generated them to existing and potential donors to build NLSP’s donor lists and increase the number of individual and corporate funds contributed by these donors,Increased donations and attendance to Annual Gala (October 2017) by $15,000 and 41 attendees over the previous year.Raised 80% more in donations in an annual one-day online campaign than what was raised in the prior year’s effort.Ran a successful year-end campaign that included email and direct mail appeals. Total income raised was a little over $71,000, which is almost $40,000 more than last year.Developed and managed a lean effective communications effort to expand awareness of NLSP’s mission and work. Some examples; - created a fundraising video: https://youtu.be/e9NSEDx3Ox4, - designed new employee business cards, official letterhead and envelopes, and takeaway informational sheets, - created new social media pages and made significant language and image changes to existing social media pages and organization website to increase traffic to all, - collaborated with staff to create the tagline now used on NLSP's website, social media pages, marketing materials, and more; “Engaging Communities • Eliminating Barriers • Securing Justice.”Ensured that grant applications and reports were submitted to potential funders. Show less

Washington, Dc

Heightened awareness to the issues of hunger in our region through direct mail and online fundraising, which provide the bulk of financial support to the food bank. Collaborated with Director of Individual and Online Giving to develop strategies that create continual revenue growth; including package and segmentation testing.Met and often exceeded annual budget goals – increased individual donor support by $1.8 million from FY 2011 to FY 2015,Managed direct mailings… Show more Heightened awareness to the issues of hunger in our region through direct mail and online fundraising, which provide the bulk of financial support to the food bank. Collaborated with Director of Individual and Online Giving to develop strategies that create continual revenue growth; including package and segmentation testing.Met and often exceeded annual budget goals – increased individual donor support by $1.8 million from FY 2011 to FY 2015,Managed direct mailings, which include: developing messaging, designing art, tracking responses and generating reports.Planned and managed the annual giving and direct mail budget to ensure responsible utilization of CAFB resources.Assembled, trained, and managed staff to insure proper registration of attendees at CAFB’s two major annual fundraising events.Managed team staff of 3 - 5, as well as 10-30 volunteers for special projects and holiday events. Determine hiring, duties and performance evaluations.Assembled, trained, and managed a staff of 25-30 to insure proper registration of attendees at CAFB’s two major annual fundraising events.Created and executed online donation campaigns to increase fundraising revenue by at least 30% annually. (Raised online donation revenue by nearly 700% over a two-year period, Show less

Washington, Dc

Performed data entry, fundraising, special event, and general administrative support to the Development Department;- maintained donor gift and profile data,- managed multi-year pledge and gift commitments,- worked with the finance office to reconcile pledge commitments for audit,- provided donation acknowledgement letters to thank donors for gifts,- made calls to donors and prospects at the direction of development team to schedule visits meetings extend invitations… Show more Performed data entry, fundraising, special event, and general administrative support to the Development Department;- maintained donor gift and profile data,- managed multi-year pledge and gift commitments,- worked with the finance office to reconcile pledge commitments for audit,- provided donation acknowledgement letters to thank donors for gifts,- made calls to donors and prospects at the direction of development team to schedule visits meetings extend invitations to events or other food bank related activities,- supported donor recognition events, cultivation events, and other events that connect donors and prospects with CAFB staff,- and supported Special Events Manager with planning and staging of major special events. Show less

Washington, Dc

Conducted research and analyzed the results to select nonprofit organizations as recipients of grants that enable funding for projects and programs that make essential services available to their communities.

Washington, Dc

Administered all aspects of the registration process for ERME’s conferences, meetings and events; - processed and confirmed registrations,- prepared correspondence, memos, and meeting packets for attendees, - maintained membership files and registration history in meeting and membership databases, - provided regular registration and statistical reports to management to ensure proper tracking of enrollment, - made hotel and transportation arrangements for attendees and… Show more Administered all aspects of the registration process for ERME’s conferences, meetings and events; - processed and confirmed registrations,- prepared correspondence, memos, and meeting packets for attendees, - maintained membership files and registration history in meeting and membership databases, - provided regular registration and statistical reports to management to ensure proper tracking of enrollment, - made hotel and transportation arrangements for attendees and their guests,- responded to inquiries for information from speakers and attendees,- processed meeting and registration fees using electronic credit card processing, and provided payment acknowledgement and receipts to attendees. Show less

Washington, Dc

Managed the operating budget of $1 million for direct mail, telemarketing, and e-mail campaigns.Recommended and established annual fund-raising goals, solicitation strategy, mail plans and income/expense projections. Managed all aspects of membership renewals program, and ensured integration of program with membership appeals and monthly giving programs, including;implementation of all renewal and reinstatement telemarketing campaigns, execution of monthly e-mail solicitations… Show more Managed the operating budget of $1 million for direct mail, telemarketing, and e-mail campaigns.Recommended and established annual fund-raising goals, solicitation strategy, mail plans and income/expense projections. Managed all aspects of membership renewals program, and ensured integration of program with membership appeals and monthly giving programs, including;implementation of all renewal and reinstatement telemarketing campaigns, execution of monthly e-mail solicitations, and audience selection and segmentation. Show less

Washington, Dc

Supervised and evaluated permanent, temporary and volunteer customer service employees, in addition to all vendors handling membership related functions. Improved procedures for in-house and outsourced customer service staffs; - analyzed and streamlined customer service processes in order to provide more accurate, and timely, information and services to internal and external customers, - and directly addressed escalated customer service issues… Show more Supervised and evaluated permanent, temporary and volunteer customer service employees, in addition to all vendors handling membership related functions. Improved procedures for in-house and outsourced customer service staffs; - analyzed and streamlined customer service processes in order to provide more accurate, and timely, information and services to internal and external customers, - and directly addressed escalated customer service issues. Oversaw membership acknowledgement and premium fulfillment programs. Proofed, edited and approved direct mail copy. Organized department’s participation in Combined Federal Campaign events. Show less