Cori Reese, Mnps Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Work with chapter board to create a yearly business plan and budget for each chapter.Continuously track the impact of chapter programs and fundraising initiatives to measure progress towards yearly goals.Supervise special events manager and oversee special events budget and fundraising initiatives, including the organization and implementation of the organizations signature Out of the Darkness Walks.Implement AFSP programs within chapter territory both virtually and in-person, including survivor programs, education programs, and awareness initiatives.Recruit, train and manage all volunteers for the chapter with the support of chapter volunteer chair, including board members and committee volunteers.Serve as organizational representative in the community on various task forces, coalitions, advisorycommittees, and other groups as appropriate.Responsible for all chapter marketing and communication and ensuring all outreach abides by brand standards.Work with the media and act as the public face of the chapter to enhance awareness and promote fundraising goals while establishing the chapter as a subject matter expert.Manage all public policy activities, including recruiting Field Ambassadors, staffing the Public PolicyCommittee, State Capitol Days, and other policy-related initiatives.Work to create new revenue streams for the chapter including grants, cause marketing, and third party events.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTSTrained over 300 educators to facilitate More than Sad within their schools translating into thousands ofteachers, counselors and school personnel experiencing the curriculum since 2020 and allowing schoolsacross the state to meet the requirements of the Mitch Warnock Act.Started the Golf for Hope Glow in the Dark Golf Tournament in conjunction with the Board of Directorsand grew the event from less than $5K and 30 golfers in 2019 to selling out the tournament with over 120 golfers and $35K raised in 2023.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Phoenix, Arizona

Directly responsible for all logistical and fundraising aspects of chapter special events, including Signature Chefs Auction and Nurse of the Year Awards.Trained and managed Development Specialist and part time interns.Responsible for cultivating existing sponsors and securing new sponsors for both events, including developing strategic plans, prospect pipelines, and outreach tactics.Built and maintained strong relationships with sponsors and major donors and followed up after events.Created communications plan and marketing materials for both events to increase awareness and attendance.Worked with corporate sponsors to ensure their needs are met and all benefits promised have been fulfilled.Wrote and submitted proposals to companies and foundations to provide information about March of Dimes mission and case for support.Recruited and trained event chairs for both events.Created budget and tracking measures to ensure events were as efficient and effective as possible.Worked with third party events and volunteers to provide fundraising support and guidance.Represented March of Dimes within the community and before businesses, hospitals, academic institutions, volunteer groups, and any other relevant groups.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTSBecame first market in the country to successfully integrate and implement Reviewr, a new digital application and scoring program for Nurse of the Year Program. The event received a record number of nominations (430+) and tremendous feedback from committee about increased efficiency.Implemented peer to peer fundraising page for Nurse of the Year finalists in 2017 resulting in over $5,000 raised by Finalists pre-event. This new option provided them a platform to support the organization they had not had in the past.Secured a presenting sponsorship ($25,000) in-kind donation for the 2017 Signature Chefs Auction which results in a significant decrease to overall expenses vs 2016.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Manhattan Beach, Ca

Led a regional team of 10 individuals responsible for promoting, planning, and executing PurpleStride, one of the organization’s largest signature fundraising events, in major cities throughout the U.S.Served as a Team Lead for a diverse team of employees in Marketing, Events, Affiliate Operations, Government Affairs and Advocacy, Social Media, Corporate Relations, and Public Relations.Collaborated with Volunteer Sponsorship Chairs and the Corporate and Community Relations Manager to prospect and secure sponsors and teams for PurpleStride. Maintained full accountability for an overall fundraising goal of $2.1 Million and a recruitment goal of 13,750 event participants (FY 2014-2015).Created budgets for PurpleStride and tracked income and expenses throughout the planning process. Responsible for finishing with an expense-to-income ratio of less than 19%.Built and maintained strong relationships with sponsors and major donors and followed up with them after events to ensure all expectations were met.Prospected, identified, and secured vendors for events and negotiated contracts.Planed and executed all logistics for PurpleStride, including permitting, vendor location, layouts, and program schedules and timelines.Collaborated with the Marketing Team to implement targeted outreach plan for each market.Led monthly brainstorm meetings with the regional team to discuss current practices and to develop and implement new strategies. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTSSuccessfully increased gross revenue of events by an average of 36% and participants by an average of 26% during the 2012-2013 fiscal year.Increased revenue for PurpleStride in Maryland by 43% in 2014; increased revenue from $163K in 2013 to $234K in 2014, the event’s first year-over-year increase since 2009.Increased participation by more than 80% for PurpleStride in Indianapolis in 2013.Increased revenue for PurpleStride in Denver by more than $95K from 2012 to 2013.

Phoenix, Az

Served as support lead for the annual McNight to Remember Gala, the organization’s largest fundraiser. Collaborated with the Executive Planning Committee to secure sponsorships and support for the program.Coordinated the application collection, scoring, and selection of all scholarship recipients. Coordinated payment of scholarships with universities and colleges.Managed and oversaw all aspects of local implementation of the RMHC Scholarship Program. Served as the Point-of-Contact for approximately 50 schools with more than 25,000 participating students.Managed development volunteers and a part-time intern. Designed and directed the production of local collateral materials, appeals, and direct mail pieces. Launched and maintained a local social media presence for RMHC on both Facebook and Twitter.Managed the EXCEED! donor database and tracked both in-kind and monetary donations.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTSPlanned and executed an annual fundraising breakfast for the RMHC scholarship program; the event raised approximately $200,000 for the program in 2010.Served as the Lead Development Coordinator for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Phoenix Pop Tab Program.

Phoenix, Az

Phoenix, Az

Mnps, Master Of Nonprofit Studies

Bachelor Of Arts, Management And Organizational Communication