Cherish St. Denis Email & Phone Number

Colorado Springs, Co, Us

Colorado, United States

A consulting firm servicing non-profit and for-profit organizations, specializing in non-profit services including development/fundraising, grant management, organizational assessments, strategic audits and planning, transitional assistance, board support and training, and technology audits. AJS Consulting Group is your remote Advancement and Development Department.My main responsibilities involve leading research for Grant Calendars and supporting lead grant writers with information… Show more A consulting firm servicing non-profit and for-profit organizations, specializing in non-profit services including development/fundraising, grant management, organizational assessments, strategic audits and planning, transitional assistance, board support and training, and technology audits. AJS Consulting Group is your remote Advancement and Development Department.My main responsibilities involve leading research for Grant Calendars and supporting lead grant writers with information gathering. I also focus on developing and maintaining donor management and retention programs, writing grants, and coordinating event planning and execution. Additionally, I manage events to help clients streamline their organizational efforts with professional project management. Show less

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

The Epic Remedy in Colorado Springs consists of three medical marijuana dispensaries, four state-of-the-art grows, and a MIP, that cultivates inhouse an assortment of highly effective medical marijuana strains, including connoisseur varieties for patients' diverse needs.My role entails maintaining government relations at the state and local levels, including State Elected Officials, Colorado State Legislators, El Paso County Commissioners, Colorado Springs City Council, and other… Show more The Epic Remedy in Colorado Springs consists of three medical marijuana dispensaries, four state-of-the-art grows, and a MIP, that cultivates inhouse an assortment of highly effective medical marijuana strains, including connoisseur varieties for patients' diverse needs.My role entails maintaining government relations at the state and local levels, including State Elected Officials, Colorado State Legislators, El Paso County Commissioners, Colorado Springs City Council, and other elected officials to work to influence political decisions on behalf of The Epic Remedy, and that align with the client’s interests. In addition to working with local organizations and groups to support and further the interests of the cannabis industry.✦ Serve as a Board Member of the Marijuana Industry Group (MIG), also serving on the Political Committee, Currently elected to the Executive Committee as Treasurer (2024)✦ Serve on the Board of the Colorado Springs Cannabis Association (CSCA)✦ Liaison to the Citizens for Responsible Marijuana Regulation campaign (CFRMR) 2024✦ Liaison to the Your Choice COS campaign (YCCOS) 2022✦ Integral player in holding off unwanted legislation at the state level in 2017 and 2021✦ Helped pass two resolutions that were later enacted into law at the municipal level Show less

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

As a Benefits Navigator II, I provide hands-on support for individuals seeking guidance, education, and assistance with public benefits. I help clients navigate and apply for programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, cash assistance, CCCAP, Medicare Savings Programs recertification, and other community or government services. My role involves offering educational resources, opportunities, and direct help to families and individuals in need.

Colorado, United States

C Source Fundraising is a full-service management and development firm with a focus on solutions for non-profit organizations, politicians, and civic causes.Donor Management Highlights✦ Devised fundraising, projects, strategies, and engagements while traveling throughout Texas 50% of the time, in charge of 35 major donors to highlight the benefits of their generosity, increasing funds within six months by $2M.✦ Database integration for 70% of the CRM donor database to increase… Show more C Source Fundraising is a full-service management and development firm with a focus on solutions for non-profit organizations, politicians, and civic causes.Donor Management Highlights✦ Devised fundraising, projects, strategies, and engagements while traveling throughout Texas 50% of the time, in charge of 35 major donors to highlight the benefits of their generosity, increasing funds within six months by $2M.✦ Database integration for 70% of the CRM donor database to increase donor communication for the entire organization.✦ Steered department responsible for a 37% increase in event revenue and 20% increase in individual donors during COVID-19.✦ Created unique donor experience to fund capital program reaching more than 250% of goal in a truncated time frame while leveraging the momentum to secure larger naming sponsorships.✦ Raised $779K+ for a 44% increase in comparison to the previous three statewide campaigns for the same position.Event Management Highlights✦ As the finance director of two statewide campaigns, planned and implemented over 90 events across the state of Colorado over a six-month period.✦ Instrumental in generating the best financial Q4 ROI in the organization’s history by helping to slash expenditures in the Events Department by 57% and reducing staff involvement by 66% while maintaining attendance. ✦ Planned and implemented two successful day-long conferences with briefings on critical state issues on behalf of state-wide elected officials and candidates. Later expanding the conference to a two-day conference to include alternative break-out sessions. Increased participation by 25%.✦ Pioneered the Grand Opening of the new building involving six events over one day including the Governor’s Lunch, Lt. Governor’s Breakfast, Entrepreneurial Panel, Legislative Reception, and general public open house with more than 1,000 individual attendees.* Additional insight is listed in the projects section below. Show less

Austin, Texas, United States

TPPF is a conservative think tank based in Austin, Texas founded in 1989 to seek intellectual support to drive education reform ideas.While working with TPPF, I enjoyed the challenge of propelling growth while helping to cultivate relationships and assisting with stewardship of critical transformational gifts to maximize benefits. ✦ Devised fundraising projects, strategies, and engagements while traveling throughout Texas 50% of the time, in charge of 35 major donors with a… Show more TPPF is a conservative think tank based in Austin, Texas founded in 1989 to seek intellectual support to drive education reform ideas.While working with TPPF, I enjoyed the challenge of propelling growth while helping to cultivate relationships and assisting with stewardship of critical transformational gifts to maximize benefits. ✦ Devised fundraising projects, strategies, and engagements while traveling throughout Texas 50% of the time, in charge of 35 major donors with a focus on highlighting the benefits of their generosity, increasing funds within six months.✦ Headed a one-night 25th Gala comprising of three large-scale events spanning two locations, yielding $550,000.✦ Organized and directed a groundbreaking ceremony and lunch with 250 people in attendance in two locations.✦ Pioneered the 901 Congress Grand Opening involving six events over one day including Governor’s Lunch, Lt. Governor’s Breakfast, Entrepreneurial Panel, Legislative Reception, general public open house with more than 1,000 attendees.✦ Arranged 14 VIP events at the 2015 Policy Orientation over three days. Show less

B.A. Political Science, Individualized Degree Program, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Public Policy & Women'S Studies

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