Christopher Alvarez Email & Phone Number

Redlands, Ca, Us

Redlands, Ca, Us

- Implemented a 5-year strategic plan, focusing on workforce development and entrepreneurial opportunities, internal operations, and strategic expansion of membership and revenue - Streamlined and updated organizational structures, procedures, and policies reflecting updated laws and best practices - Diversified revenue streams leading to increased financial stability - Increased programming and access to local leaders and officials - Ameliorated practices and processes within the Board of Directors and organizational committees - Worked directly with government officials advocating on behalf of the local business industry and pushing for increased economic development

Fundraising consultant providing leadership and strategic planning based on best practice & industry standards, specializing in annual giving program development and community engagement. Goodfellow for State Senate 2020 | March 2019 – June 2019 * Advise on strategies related to campaign plan, fundraising, and communications * Recruit event sponsors, chairs, and co-chairs through fundraising efforts * Create opportunities for engagement and campaign events with local organizations, political offices, and community bellwethers

College of the Desert Foundation | September 2018 – March 2019* Partnered with Foundation Board of Directors Development Committee to leverage community & campus relationships in establishing annual fundraising efforts* Planned & implemented an annual fundraising program, including mission statement, branding, revenue targets, budgets, strategies, and goals* Coordinated with the database manager to create fundraising reports and dashboards* Created & executed direct mail appeals (calendar year-end, fiscal year-end, affinity)* Recruited, trained, & developed employee & donor volunteers on annual fund campaigns* Established an employee giving campaign * Worked with the planned giving consultant on donor pipeline development strategies

Redlands, Ca, Us

- Oversight of Homecoming logistics. Created a new marketing design, a 26% increase in programs & events offered, a 30% increase in attendance over two years, and a streamlined and constituent-specific communication strategy- Advise and manage honors student service organization Maroon & Grey Student Ambassadors. Restructured the organization to give more autonomy to students, enhance campus presence, and create a simplified, objective application & interview process- Staff liaison and adviser to University of Redlands Town & Gown non-profit organization. Evaluation & analysis of structure and goals led to increased events and programs, greater membership benefits, creation of a structured nomination process, creation and implementation of an orientation, and renewed interest and activity from board members - Serve as staff liaison to various reunion classes, including 10th, 15th, 20th, and 30th reunions. Recruit reunion committees, provide support and materials necessary for volunteer outreach, advise on fundraising goals and techniques- Work with the Alumni Board of Directors on assessing goals in line with the institution, networking with campus partners, and enhancing existing events and programs. Specifically worked with the Board’s Presidential Group to update bylaws and constitution, advise on new orientation materials and process, and develop new pathways to serve on the Alumni Board.- Created professional development program for students, utilizing alumni and working cooperatively with the Office of Professional Development, Office of Development, and Faculty - Work with the Office of Admissions to spearhead a meaningful young alumni engagement program while aiding admissions in recruitment efforts- Assist in planning and executing alumni regional events throughout the U.S. and abroad

Redlands, Ca, Us

- Managed student phonathon program and staff of 22. Obtained a 14% increase in pledge fulfillment, 10% increase in acquisition of credit card gifts, 7% increase in new donor acquisition, and 96% student employee retention rate- Created and implemented successful new student philanthropy & education initiatives: #GivingTuesday and Tag Week, establishing campus-wide collaboration and endorsement, student engagement, and increased use of social media in philanthropy - Managed Senior Gift Campaign whereupon participation doubled to 25%- Created and coordinated direct mail and email outreach for annual giving, primarily young alumni and affinity groups

- Calendaring & scheduling for all aspects of the business: employee hiring, training, private events, vendor meetings, health inspections, ABC approvals.- Development of private event contracts & implementation- Coordinated & managed private events ranging in size from 12-100 people- Oversaw social media and implemented branding and marketing strategies- Liaison to vendors & local officials (local businesses, chambers of commerce, state & federal organizations)- Assistant wine buyer

- Management of Federal Election Commission & Campaign Manager databases- Conducted contribution audits and filed quarterly reports to the Federal Election Commission- Oversight of direct mail production & campaign mailings- Event management, including: event planning, invitation design, political fundraising- Recruitment & management of volunteers and interns

Constituent services and casework assistance for issues concerning U.S. Passports, immigration, Veteran Affairs, Social Security Administration, and other related federal matters. Position required daily constituent correspondence regarding issues of legislation and other federal issues. Created constituent emergency packet during the 2007 California wild fires.

Master’S Degree, Higher Education

Bachelor’S Degree, Government And French

French Literature & International Relations