Chelsey Buseck Email & Phone Number

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Fundraising- Cultivates relationships with partners of AFA who support alumni relations. Ensures their funding is applied to areas of mutual benefit alongside branding recognition. Alumni Relations- Involved in the creation and implementation of rebranding and repurposing the AFA Alliance program.- Manages the creation, promotion, implementation, and stewardship of 7 alumni events across the nation – engaging 300-350 alumni on an annual basis. - Manages NAAAC (National… Show more Fundraising- Cultivates relationships with partners of AFA who support alumni relations. Ensures their funding is applied to areas of mutual benefit alongside branding recognition. Alumni Relations- Involved in the creation and implementation of rebranding and repurposing the AFA Alliance program.- Manages the creation, promotion, implementation, and stewardship of 7 alumni events across the nation – engaging 300-350 alumni on an annual basis. - Manages NAAAC (National AFA Alumni Advisory Council) – a 10 member Council comprised of AFA alumni who help guide and provide voice to Alliance. - Engage alumni annually in 3 ways: participation in events, volunteering opportunities and support of AFA mission through individual giving. Stewardship- Ensures each individual donor feels valued and knows where their support is allocated at AFA. - Best practices include: timely acknowledgement letters, hand written thank you notes, personalized videos, invitations to events and volunteering opportunities, etc. Individual Giving- Manages creation, implementation and stewardship of 2 giving campaigns on an annual basis. Working to double individual giving dollars received by 2025. - Created a giving society that provides recognition and engagement opportunities - Manages peer to peer fundraising initiative, engaging 50-65 fundraisers (volunteers) on an annual basis. Creates resources and guidance for fundraisers which attributes to 75% of dollars received in a single campaign. - Knowledgeable with platforms including Classy, Double the Donation, Salesforce (NPSP) and Raisers Edge. Show less

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Fundraising- Cultivated relationships with potential and existing partners (funders) of AFA, attributing to 60%-70% of operational budget. - Strategized and created 100+ proposals, funding applications and reports each year to maintain financial commitments while also ensuring their benefits were received based on funding commitment. - Relationship management included thorough customer service, individualized involvement based on company size and needs and detailed organization… Show more Fundraising- Cultivated relationships with potential and existing partners (funders) of AFA, attributing to 60%-70% of operational budget. - Strategized and created 100+ proposals, funding applications and reports each year to maintain financial commitments while also ensuring their benefits were received based on funding commitment. - Relationship management included thorough customer service, individualized involvement based on company size and needs and detailed organization with 100+ partners and 200+ priority contacts. Partner Relations- Created and facilitated strategic engagement opportunities for industry participants in AFA programming (5-6 events a year); this included the personalized engagement of 500-800 professionals on an annual basis. Stewardship- Created and managed stewardship program for partners and individual donors. Implemented a multistep approach which provided each funder 6-7 points of contact (engagement) from AFA facilitated through personalized print and electronic media. Individual Giving- Doubled amount of individual giving dollars received within 5 years through creation, implementation and stewardship of 2-3 giving campaigns each year. - Tested and launched new initiatives including peer to peer fundraising and matched giving through corporations. - Created ‘AFA Day of Giving’ which has been the most successful giving campaign regarding dollars raised since 2017. Show less

Kansas City, Missouri Area

• Recruited, managed and cultivated relationships with volunteers. Grew volunteer base by 23%.• Built brand awareness presenting mission, volunteer needs and donor opportunities to local businesses, churches, and organizational groups. • Created content and managed social media platforms and monthly e-newsletter. • Maintained donor database, was responsible for donor acknowledgement and tax receipts.• Created and managed volunteer recruitment marketing and… Show more • Recruited, managed and cultivated relationships with volunteers. Grew volunteer base by 23%.• Built brand awareness presenting mission, volunteer needs and donor opportunities to local businesses, churches, and organizational groups. • Created content and managed social media platforms and monthly e-newsletter. • Maintained donor database, was responsible for donor acknowledgement and tax receipts.• Created and managed volunteer recruitment marketing and internal campus community publicity. Show less

• Planned and coordinated local and national events ranging from social gatherings and programmed dinners to weekend reunions. Has experience planning alumni, foundation, presidential and general university events. • Created and managed event budget, negotiated best rates and contracts with suppliers, vendors, and entertainers. • Experienced with working with set up crews and vendors; oversaw event logistics occur timely and on point.• Created and managed event… Show more • Planned and coordinated local and national events ranging from social gatherings and programmed dinners to weekend reunions. Has experience planning alumni, foundation, presidential and general university events. • Created and managed event budget, negotiated best rates and contracts with suppliers, vendors, and entertainers. • Experienced with working with set up crews and vendors; oversaw event logistics occur timely and on point.• Created and managed event publicity, worked with graphic designer in crafting multiple event invitations, flyers, handouts, programs, and event props. • Delegated tasks and managed event employees and volunteers. • Knowledgeable in Raiser’s Edge, Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Contribute 6.5 Show less

Warrensburg, Mo.

Assistant Editor of UCM Magazine, a quarterly periodical that reaches 87,000 readers internationally• Assistant Editor, feature writer and primary proofreader• Knowledgeable in AP styleFoundation Opportunity Grants, program awarding over $100,000 to entrepreneurial projects since 2013• Created and maintained two year publicity plan that both sought proposals and promoted awarded projects• In FY14 projects impacted 28,347 people internationallyMoCents, an… Show more Assistant Editor of UCM Magazine, a quarterly periodical that reaches 87,000 readers internationally• Assistant Editor, feature writer and primary proofreader• Knowledgeable in AP styleFoundation Opportunity Grants, program awarding over $100,000 to entrepreneurial projects since 2013• Created and maintained two year publicity plan that both sought proposals and promoted awarded projects• In FY14 projects impacted 28,347 people internationallyMoCents, an online application program connecting UCM students to over 450 Foundation scholarships• Created internal awareness campaign to launch program increasing applications by 10% resulting in 977 students receiving $1.2 million in direct scholarship support in 2014 and 1,040 students receiving $1.1 million in direct scholarship support in 2015. Editor of Alumni E-Newsletter, monthly bulletin that reaches 32,000 alumni • Created copy and produced issues focused on campus news, alumni accomplishments and engagement events using the software system Adobe Contribute 6.5. Show less

University Of Central Missouri

Innovative PR is University of Central Missouri’s public relations firm, managed and operated by UCM public relations students.Under the direction of UCM’s public relations program and University Relations, the firm was founded in January 2010. Housed in the Office of University Relations, Innovative PR is comprised of selected public relations students and one graduate assistant who are dedicated to professional development and public relations initiatives. The firm is committed to… Show more Innovative PR is University of Central Missouri’s public relations firm, managed and operated by UCM public relations students.Under the direction of UCM’s public relations program and University Relations, the firm was founded in January 2010. Housed in the Office of University Relations, Innovative PR is comprised of selected public relations students and one graduate assistant who are dedicated to professional development and public relations initiatives. The firm is committed to serving the UCM and Warrensburg communities by executing timely, accurate and ethical strategies and tactics.Campaign: Maintain social media accounts, drive resultsClient: UCM Student Recreation and Wellness Center • Formed content market focused messages for three social media accounts: Facebook, Twitter and PinterestCampaign: Something to EatClient: UCM Christian Campus House • Created brand identity and planned on campus event • Implemented internal and external publicity plan • Created website using Adobe Contribute 6.5 • Event resulted in 26,202 meals purchased for those in need Show less

• Assisted in coordination of each event• Implemented effective communication with clients, guests and other staff members• Familiar with event planning tactics and budget coordination• Part-time photographer for events

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Public Relations

Master'S Degree, Mass Communication