Colleen Leeders Email & Phone Number

Responsible for the successful development, implementation, evaluation and improvement to AMTA volunteer structures including the AMTA National Board of Directors and the AMTA Assembly of Delegates with a special focus on policy, procedure, and training and development. - Manage and implement all facets of the AMTA Chapter Volunteer Orientation Program meeting. Continuously receive top box rating of 95% from attendees on the effectiveness of the meeting;- Along with the Volunteer Development and Chapter Programs department, implemented a multi-year culture initiative to shift volunteer satisfaction and loyalty numbers. This initiative has elevated volunteer loyalty and satisfaction numbers by 12% since the program was launched;- Successfully transitioned the AMTA National Board Election process to a slate system to improve vetting of candidates as well as improve voter turnout. Voter turnout has increased by 6% since the new system was introduced in 2015; - Develop and manage all aspects of the AMTA Assembly of Delegates meeting and consistently receive top box ratings of 96% for overall meeting effectiveness; - Successfully streamlined and updated the AMTA National and Chapter Awards Program after a trend of declining applications and interest was becoming apparent. In its first year, the revamped Volunteer Recognition program brought in 50% more submissions from the previous year/program.

Evanston, Il

Evanston, Il

Manage partnerships and relationships with other non-profit organizations that promote massage and AMTA members while adding value to membership. - Facilitated successful partnership between AMTA and the American Medical Association (AMA) to bring onsite massage from AMTA therapists to AMA conferences and meetings;- Facilitated successful partnerships between AMTA and various nationwide events as part of the Consumer Awareness campaign and the AMTA Volunteer Connections Program;- Identified and managed research opportunities that support the efficacy of massage and other profession-wide initiatives to advance the massage profession.

Evanston, Il

Responsible for fortifying the Foundation’s financial resources and organizational effectiveness by overseeing all fundraising and communication strategies for the Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF), the charitable Association-Foundation of the American Massage Therapy Association.- In the first year of implementing a comprehensive development plan, met and exceeded overall fundraising goals by 15%, increased new donors by 5%, and increased renewed donors by 8.5%. Fundraising strategies consisted of the Annual Giving Program, Schools Campaign Program, Special Events , and Chapter Giving Program; - Worked with and trained the MTF Board of Trustees and volunteers on fundraising basics, i.e. how to cultivate and steward the donor base; and assigned each member a specific goal;

Evanston, Il

Responsible for managing the day to day operations of the Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF).- Along with the MTF team, planned and executed the first inaugural “Highlighting Massage Therapy in CAM Research Conference”: Hosted over 200 attendees from 35 states and 6 countries; Assisted with the writing and implementation of a $30,000 grant that was received from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine; Raised $41,000 in corporate sponsorships. - Managed all MTF fundraising strategies including administration of giving campaigns, special events and stewardship activities: Achieved 80% (down from 65%) chapter participation for the annual Dollar-Per-Member campaign; Increased overall fundraising numbers by 15% over a 4 year period; Implemented the inaugural MTF Golf Outing which raised $8,000 in its first year. - Created a multi-year comprehensive communications and marketing plan to support the image and awareness around MTF activities and ultimately support the overall fundraising and development goals for the MTF.

Chicago, Il

Managed the Alumni Relations department for this private Catholic High School while serving as primary liaison to the Alumni Association Board of Directors.-Planned and executed special fundraising events for alumni while identifying and soliciting vendors, sponsors and volunteers for the events.-Prepared and analyzed monthly event reports for the Board of Directors. -Developed and stewarded the alumni class representative program (Alumni Council). -Authored alumni related news briefs via the De La Salle Magazine and the monthly Alumni E-Newsletter.-Identified potential donor prospects and brought them to the attention of the Vice President.

Chicago, Il

Oversaw and managed the Donor Relations department at this technical university. -Established a set of policies and procedures for the University stewardship program and administered data as it related to the awarding, reporting and recognition of gifts. -Worked closely with the development staff and academic units to identify stewardship issues and to plan and implement individual stewardship programs and events.

Chicago, Il

Planned and implemented events and meetings for alumni, donors and friends of IIT. -Produced and distribute materials that promoted and supported events (invitations, agendas, program/meeting books, web postings)-Managed site selection, contract negotiations, food and beverage selection, budget planning, and coordination of all on and off site logistics for University Advancement events.

Chicago, Il

Coordinated the marketing efforts for a team of freelance agents at this financial services firm. - Duties included marketing campaign development, coordination of monthly newsletter campaign, copy and design creation of newspaper ads, planning and implementation of seminars and workshops, press release distribution to local media, coordination of client dinners and other events, sales calls and market research and presentation development.

Arlington Heights, Il

Coordinated the marketing efforts for six different trade magazines at this multi-faceted publishing company.-Responsible for advertisement and insertion order tracking, coordinating copy for direct mail promotions and broadcast faxes, trade show planning, distribution of media kits and database management.

Bachelor'S Degree, Public Relations, Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)- Photographer, Public Relations Student Society of America.

General Studies

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa- Member, Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society