Leading and supporting all aspects of the organization’s fundraising and communication efforts to ensure long-term program sustainability and impact. Responsible for creating and successfully executing a comprehensive Fund Development Plan to ensure continued funding across individuals, foundations, government, special events, and with the strategic growth of IIK’s new endowment fund. Oversees the organization’s communications efforts by developing and executing an aligned communications plan to strengthen the organization’s visibility and grow the donor base.Works closely with the Board of Directors and supports the Development Committee, partnering with the Chair on all Committee efforts including strategy and volunteer involvement.Accomplish department objectives by mentoring and managing the development team, planning, and evaluating department activities, monitoring budget to actual goals, and building strong relationships with direct reports. Support employee success and personal growth opportunities.Collaborate with Program Directors and teams, as well as President/CEO to develop fundraising and communication strategies designed to broaden awareness of programmatic impact.As an engaged member of the Executive Team, participate in developing and executing the organizational strategic plan, and in creating effective organizational policies to support a smart and healthy culture for the organization.Leading the creation of a strategic short and long-term vision that creates the Fund Development Plan, including goals, strategies, and tactics to drive the implementation of a successful fundraising strategy. Lead the full team in executing the Plan and evolving workplan as appropriate.Oversee event planning and execution, including Jane-A-Thon (peer to peer pledge-based ski/ride fundraiser) event and Gala (every 5 years).Partner with leadership to solicit gifts to grow the organization’s new endowment fund.

Responsible for leading the development and implementation of the organization's long-term goals and objectives. Work closely with the Executive Director to ensure alignment with the organization's vision and mission helping to shape the Oklahoma Faith Network's future direction and success and striking a delicate balance between short-term goals and long-term vision.Collaborate with various leaders internal and external to the organization as well as donors, board members, and other stakeholders providing them with a comprehensive view of the nonprofit industry landscape particularly as it impacts faith community engagement at the local and regional level. Focus on driving OFN's success and growth.Advising the Executive Director on issues related to community relations, partnerships, organizational development, finances, and various opportunities and challenges faced by the organization.

Responsible for creating and implementing a fundraising strategy that informs the next five years and diversification of income in accordance with the Strategic Plan; Work collaboratively with the Director of Operations to ensure current and future sustainability and assess financial targets to inform fundraising metrics and ROI. Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards donors and prospects managing the current portfolio and expanding it; Identifying individual donors and prioritizing those capable of giving four, five, and six-figure gifts; Responsible for conducting visits and other forms of contact in accordance with performance targets set in collaboration with OFN’s strategic plan and annual goals; Responsible for re-strategizing a monthly-giving program that will attract the “everyday philanthropist” for one, two, or three-figure monthly, quarterly, or annual gifts. Responsible for supporting current and new programs through logic-model building, case for support development, program deliverables, and ROI; Ensure compliance and alignment with OFN mission and external funding partners.Create program deliverables in alignment with community partners which will make learning vehicles replicable and easy to disseminate across faith communities; Conducting a feasibility assessment of community/demographic and key performance indicators which will inform OFN on faith communities. Support Director of Programs with general projects/programs, and special events as needed. Responsible for leading various fundraising initiatives including the Annual Fundraising Dinner/Gala; Responsible for building out an annual pipeline and pursuing grant and other foundation opportunities, prioritizing deadlines, and cultivating relationships with funders and philanthropists for future fund development; Identifying corporate sponsors and potential corporate grant opportunities that align with OFN’s mission, programs, and events.

Connecting nonprofit leaders with resource strategies to impact our community—and the world.•Work with clients to develop a fundraising strategy—helping them develop plans to meet their fundraising goals•Conduct fundraising assessments, support capital campaigns, provide organizational development deliverables/collateral, board development materials/collateral, and write grant proposals and applications for clients that are compelling and follow guidelines.•Lead executive-level and management recruitment initiatives for roles across the nonprofit sector including fundraising, programming, marketing and operations. •Communicate regularly, effectively, and efficiently with clients to manage and fulfill expectations; identify solutions to challenges, maintaining a positive focus on accomplishment, impact, and client intentions, consider ways to exceed expectations and bring value to clients--especially during their times of greatest need or stress•Interpret financial data to fill out applications, build budgets, develop sustainability statements, research and identify potential funding sources, evaluate revenue trends and fundraising strategies, develop goals and determine return on investment.•Stay current on nonprofit trends, best practices, funder interests, and other issues that may impact the firm and our clients; •Stay up to date on research, statistics, and other current events that impact the mission work of our clients on a local and national scope.•Recruit new clients and encourage existing clients to utilize additional services.

•Strategic Resource Development-work with the CEO to build organizational capacity state-wide. Develop new funding initiatives, refine existing initiatives, and engage the board of directors and staff in fund development and community outreach. Participate in budget development to achieve strategic goals.•Community Relations-with CEO, represent Community Shares in the community; serve as a primary spokesperson for the organization and liaison on strategic internal and external committees, commissions, or partnerships. •Grants & Foundations include authoring and tracking grant applications including program updates, Letter of Interests (LOI), Request for Proposals (RFP), research and identify new opportunities each year, manage general reports related to any foundation and corporate fundraising/grants annually; maintain capacity-building grants and relationships. •Individual Fundraising includes strategy development and implementation for all aspects of the identification, cultivation, engagement, and stewardship of relationships with new and existing individual donors.•Partnerships and Sponsorships includes cultivation of new and existing corporate partners and funders.•Program and Giving Fund Development includes identifying growth opportunities for earned revenue streams; oversight of Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) program.•Membership Program-oversee the strategic development and cultivation of the 115+ nonprofit membership.•Special Events and Key Meetings includes directing goal setting, overall strategy, and event execution for all fundraising and donor cultivation events.•Strategic Communications & Marketing - Develop and lead organization’s communications, brand, and marketing strategy. •Supervise the Philanthropic Partnerships Manager.

•Annual Fundraising Management: Develop and execute OCC’s annual fundraising plan state-wide as well as support efforts toward the overall strategic plan; secure financial support from individuals, organizations, congregations, communions, foundations, and corporations; manage the use of Donor Perfect CRM & Kindly CRM software including donor engagement, recognition, and receipt; oversee staff responsible for data entry and gift processing; creating and executing a strategy for a large sustained base of annual individual donors; overseeing execution of special fundraising events including the Annual Dinner and the Benefits Breakfast. •Grant Management: Authoring and tracking grant applications including program updates, Letter of Interests (LOI), Request for Proposals (RFP) and any general reports related to any foundation and corporate fundraising/grants; maintain current grants. •Financial Administration: Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring and enforcing policies and procedures; protects assets by establishing, monitoring and enforcing internal controls; maximizes return and limits risk on cash by minimizing cash balances; provides status of financial condition of OCC by collecting, interpreting and reporting key financial data; Manages budget and controls expenses effectively; reports to the Budget & Finance Committee on a monthly basis. •Compliance Management: Ensures compliance with federal, state and local legal requirements; consulting with outside advisors, and filing financial reports; advises management of actions and potential risks; arranges for audits as required; Keeps up-to-date on information and technology affecting functional area(s) to increase innovation and ensure compliance.•Membership Program: Serves as a liaison to connect members to benefits, resources, and programming opportunities; manage membership dues.•Supervise the Administrative Assistant

•Responsible for leading a 1.5 year restructuring effort to improve the operations, program outcomes, and financial position of the organization; responsible for the day-to-day management of the organization and programs reporting to and working alongside the Board of Directors.•Resource Development/Grants: responsible for cultivating current and prospective donors, annual fundraising, and grant development; cultivate the partnership between WFLU and the Oklahoma Conference of the United Methodist Church (funding partner). •Strategy & Planning: Board Governance-proposing updates to the constitution & bylaws and board terms; keeping track of board volunteer hours; restructured board membership and governance so that the board is constituted of persons with wealth, wallop, and wisdom (donors, influencers, strategists and sages) and functions according to healthy best practices of such boards.•Ministry Focus:identifying and implementing specific ministries that will be unique to WFLU; Restructured ministry plan rooted in a clear understanding of the LU student population/demographics that includes world-transforming strategies so that more younger and diverse students felt welcome.•Partnerships & Relationship Building: Identifying partnerships and collaborations that will support the mission and vision of WFLU; re-engaging community members and rebuilding relationships to help branch WFLU into a larger community network in the Langston, Coyle, and Guthrie areas. •Communications: Re-branding WFLU; creating a web and social media prescence; implementing an online platform for the operations of the organization. •Student & Volunteer Recruitment: creating and implementing an internship program for LU students (grant-awarded); create volunteer opportunities for various organizations.•Operations Management: Organizing current fiscal affairs implementing best practices that will be utilized for finance/accounting purposes.•Supervise five student interns.

•Fundraising Administration: 50% time within the Mission Advancement (Fundraising) team. Initiatives included donor pledge payments, account information, and contributions; update eTapestry donor accounts; handle pledges, donations, and payments; support the Annual Hands & Hearts Fundraiser and Holiday Wishes Program; manage grants spreadsheet and keep Development Director and Program Director apprised of deadlines and reporting needs. •Operations Administration: 50% time within the Operations Team. Initiatives included reconciling financial records through CCFI Bookkeeping system, Quickbooks Pro Accounting Software, bank statements, and eTapestry Donor Database to ensure compliance and assist towards auditing implications; serve on the Management and Building Committees as well as serve as the Health & Safety Chair/Liaison on behalf of CCFI; facility management•Perform variety of complex projects as assigned or self-initiated; review organizational changes and note developmental changes or needs.•Supervise administrative volunteers, work study students, and Client Services Representative; provide professional training and development for administrative volunteers and work study students to ensure they gain the skills necessary to succeed in their chosen fields of study. **Projects Accomplished: Created and implemented a new process for the Parenting Assistance program for low socio-economic families, teen parents, and individuals that improved clinician work-load and maximized limited resources available; this new system improved the over-all experience of clinicians, practicum students, administrative help, and ultimately the client in time management and client load of CCFI; created an annual DEI survey to be taken by staff and clients to measure how CCFI ensured that programs are conducted from an equitable lens.

•Work directly with Nonprofit Organizations (NPO) to establish and update profiles on the database information programs: GiveSmart OKC and FIMS (Foundation Integrated Management System).•Assist with the Charitable Organization Endowments including putting informational packets together and assisting the development associates on any needed tasks.•Serve on the GiveSmart OKC, Scholarship, Development, and Communications committees for OCCF including the review of NPO fund applicants, applications for scholarships, and planning events for Communications initiatives quarterly.•Assisting and managing tasks for the President & Board of Trustees with any administrative needs; research and analyze problems or issues.•Compile and review grant proposals including information pertaining to financials (Form 990, Audits, and Budgets), governance, narratives, evaluations, and management.•Analyzes proposed program plans/events for accomplishing program initiatives associated with the mission of OCCF.

•Responsible for handling and updating all employee paperwork including I-9s, New Hire paperwork, and Corporate Policy paperwork; assisted in the scheduling of interviews for field positions of the company.•Accomplish special assignments for Supervisor in Employee Relations•Research, create, and organizing spreadsheets and databases for various departments.•Complete/perform a variety of complex projects within and outside the department as assigned including College Recruiting, Military Relations/Recruiting, Corporate Events, Community Relations, Training, and Compliance departments.**Projects Accomplished: Created five official Chesapeake Energy PowerPoint Presentations and professional development material that were used to expand the Military Recruiting initiative; conducted applied research on universities/colleges specifically for diversity outreach at the collegiate level; created profiles of prospective Universities for targeted recruitment on behalf of the College and Military Recruiting Team; organized a partnership/ community outreach effort for the Military Recruiting Team.

(Formerly Chubbuck, Smith, & Duncan, P.C.)•Directed various strategic planning operations including handling all Account & Finance/Compensation information on QuickBooks Pro; preparing financial reports, managed financial operations (balance sheets, record keeping of cash flow and expenditures). •Pre-Screened and recommended potential candidates for various positions including Associate Attorneys, Paralegals, and other support staff by looking over applications and resumes and interviewing support staff candidates; •Assist senior-level attorneys with drafting and writing various documentation including open vacancy descriptions and memorandums to ensure proper formatting, adequacy of content, etc. •Submitted expense reports and quarterly budget to the Executive Team and CPA for the annual approval/renewal process; managed travel related activities for the partners•Organized, implemented, and prepared written summaries of financial records quarterly for the partners of the firm; edited and reviewed various proposals for clients, cases, etc. •Preparing various spreadsheets/creating databases for any cases via the overseeing attorney.•Organizing the operations and administration of the office. •Organized community service initiatives. **Projects Accomplished: Restructured HR files and policies by implementing best practices. Updating and creating personnel files containing I-9 forms, insurance verifications, 90 day reviews, compliance, and new hire information; Introduced and implemented a “New Employee Program”. Introducing new systems of the firm concerning policy and procedures updating and formation, filing, and organizational management of the Administrative/Accounting/Compliance practices etc.