Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate and foundation gifts. Serve on the Foundation Board overseeing grant applications. Develop new vehicles of fundraising and gifting plans and identify needs of charitable dollars. Support marketing efforts through communications materials. Educate staff, volunteers, Board, and community about department activities. Hire, supervise, guide, and evaluate staff and contribute to agency’s strategic plan. Develop and monitor… Show more Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate and foundation gifts. Serve on the Foundation Board overseeing grant applications. Develop new vehicles of fundraising and gifting plans and identify needs of charitable dollars. Support marketing efforts through communications materials. Educate staff, volunteers, Board, and community about department activities. Hire, supervise, guide, and evaluate staff and contribute to agency’s strategic plan. Develop and monitor budget.- Instituted Giving Society and Memorial Keepsake Program.- Created $10,000 Raffle (2nd year – increase of 18% gross, 51% net over prior year; 3rd year – increase of 20% gross, 33% net over 2nd year) - Secured $62,000 community education grant.- Built complementary therapy programs for patients and obtained grants to fund them. Show less

Create, plan, and oversee annual events (Memorial Walk, Golf Outing, Guest Speaker Presentations, 35th Anniversary Gala, Auctions, and Holiday Appeal). Develop targeted database mailing lists for solicitations, secure sponsorships, coordinate volunteers, manage events budget, create collateral, orchestrate direct mail, and update website. Obtain and review city and state permits. Serve on Community Advisory Board.- Walk (Net Growth: 10% 1st year; 30% 2nd year of employment)- Golf… Show more Create, plan, and oversee annual events (Memorial Walk, Golf Outing, Guest Speaker Presentations, 35th Anniversary Gala, Auctions, and Holiday Appeal). Develop targeted database mailing lists for solicitations, secure sponsorships, coordinate volunteers, manage events budget, create collateral, orchestrate direct mail, and update website. Obtain and review city and state permits. Serve on Community Advisory Board.- Walk (Net Growth: 10% 1st year; 30% 2nd year of employment)- Golf (Net Growth: 36% 1st year; 44% 2nd year; 52% 3rd year of employment)- Increased income by 50% on spring raffle direct mail appeal ($13,000 to $26,000)- Planned guest speaker appearance that netted $30,000 in its first year- Planned anniversary gala that netted $45,000 (75% growth over prior gala) Show less

Advise expo and show promoters on media support, public relations, sponsorships, entertainment, and P&L.Prepared and submitted pre-Grand Opening marketing plan for Whole Foods.

Oversaw marketing budget; reconciled payables; managed Guest Services; served as Manager on Duty; raised funds for Simon Youth Foundation; project managed annual events with celebrities and holiday characters; planned media buys; created proposals; drafted leases; updated website and social media; established business partnerships; worked with designers; and, wrote press releases.- Generated $100,000 in sponsorships and more than $50,000 in publicity in conjunction with Allegheny Department… Show more Oversaw marketing budget; reconciled payables; managed Guest Services; served as Manager on Duty; raised funds for Simon Youth Foundation; project managed annual events with celebrities and holiday characters; planned media buys; created proposals; drafted leases; updated website and social media; established business partnerships; worked with designers; and, wrote press releases.- Generated $100,000 in sponsorships and more than $50,000 in publicity in conjunction with Allegheny Department of Human Services (Project Prom and Holiday Toy Drive), and Operation Troop Appreciation events.- Managed gift card program of $1 million in sales, growing B2B by 20% - Allocated budget of $300,000 Show less

Project managed 50 annual events; managed 1,000 member frequent buyer program and 500 member mall walker program; worked with freelance designers on collateral pieces; updated Web site; conducted direct mail and email campaigns; wrote monthly newsletter; partnered with local businesses; and, evaluated budgets.- Implemented Sustainability Program for LEED Certification- Instituted Kids Club program and enrolled 500 members in its inaugural year- Generated $30,000 in sponsorships in… Show more Project managed 50 annual events; managed 1,000 member frequent buyer program and 500 member mall walker program; worked with freelance designers on collateral pieces; updated Web site; conducted direct mail and email campaigns; wrote monthly newsletter; partnered with local businesses; and, evaluated budgets.- Implemented Sustainability Program for LEED Certification- Instituted Kids Club program and enrolled 500 members in its inaugural year- Generated $30,000 in sponsorships in first year of the program Show less

Project management of celebrity games, charity events, Opening Day ceremonies, baseball camps, company functions, and private parties. Managed the budget; developed marketing plans; wrote press releases; and, designed brochures and sales pieces. - Generated $40,000 in non-traditional revenue in inaugural year for non-traditional use- Orchestrated celebrity softball game with more than 25 participants generating $10,000 for the Tommy Maddox Foundation for underprivileged children

Managed accounts including Coca-Cola, Highmark, McDonald’s, Chrysler, AT&T, and Anheuser Busch; constructed sponsorship proposals; created sponsor promotions and events; sold season tickets; maintained, fulfilled and evaluated contracts; and, coordinated season magazine. - Managed $1Million in accounts- Sponsor retention of 90%

’94-’98 - National Media Buyer - Bought radio, TV, print, and billboards according to market strengths and demos for a 150+ store chain. Included copywriting, layout and working with an in-house agency.‘94-’98 - Promotions Director - Established and fulfilled sponsorships, created and executed in-store appearances, third party, and on-site promotions, generated event recap reports, and interfaced with regional and local management. ’92-’96 - Newsletter Managing Editor - Edited and… Show more ’94-’98 - National Media Buyer - Bought radio, TV, print, and billboards according to market strengths and demos for a 150+ store chain. Included copywriting, layout and working with an in-house agency.‘94-’98 - Promotions Director - Established and fulfilled sponsorships, created and executed in-store appearances, third party, and on-site promotions, generated event recap reports, and interfaced with regional and local management. ’92-’96 - Newsletter Managing Editor - Edited and wrote for publication sent to industry representatives.’92-’94 - Advertising Co-op Manager - Prepared credits, debits, and invoices, and managed the budget.’92 - Product Allocator - Distributed product to stores based on analysis of demographics and sales trends.’90-’92 - Inventory Control Clerk - Processed inventory data, and investigated and corrected stock issues. Show less