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Provide pro-bono fund-raising consultation and assistance to this small start-up non-profit that seeks to research, educate and advocate on behalf of the public interest about aviation issues.

CCS, a leading global fundraising consulting and management firm, provides fundraising, development services and strategic consulting to non-profit organizations worldwide. With offices throughout North America and in London and Dublin, CCS designs successful and sustainable development initiatives for organizations across every non-profit sector. Founded in 1947, the firm is wholly owned by its partners and retains the largest and most experienced permanent staff in the industry. To learn more, visit www.ccsfundraising.com.

Co-owned and operated a commercial cleaning company. We provided daily and nightly cleaning to restaurants and other commercial businesses, and offered pressure washing and carpet cleaning services. I conducted sales, trained employees, wrote business communications, managed payroll and budget, prepared written proposals for services, prepared and sent invoices, fulfilled hiring and firing duties, responded to customer complaints, purchased supplies and equipment, and regularly participated in cleaning.

Provided full-time, on site, consultative services to non-profit organizations that sought CCS’s professional fund-raising services. Conducted Feasibility Studies, analyzed data, and prepared reports to advise clients on the scope of their intended campaigns or projects, and provided recommendations based on study findings. Directed fund-raising campaigns that varied in size and scope. Responsibilities included: formation of volunteer leadership committees; providing the director of the organization and volunteer leaders with training, materials and guidance for presenting their cases and asking other individuals for support; preparing all campaign promotional materials and correspondence on behalf of the client; researching prospects; organizing events; directing and attending solicitation calls; tracking all campaign data; planning and running all meetings; creating campaign newsletters and publications; and preparing talking points for campaign leaders. Served as a Recruitment Officer for our West Coast division, 2009: reviewed new applications, conducted phone interviews, assessed applicants for employability with CCS, and advised on next steps.

Consulted and assisted a village-based non-profit organization, AgroInstruire: trained Moldovan co-workers in organizational techniques, seminar and project planning and implementation, basic computer skills (navigating the Internet, and using Microsoft Word and Excel), community needs assessment methods, and grant writing techniques. Wrote, won, and implemented a grant to educate teens on private farming techniques. Consulted at the United Nations Development Project “Local Agenda 21,” which assists NGOs in Orhei to register with the state and establish sustainability in accordance with the Strategic Plan for the town of Orhei. Co-directed the Peace Corps Moldova Domestic Violence Club: scheduled and coordinated club meetings and activities; developed and hosted seminars; built partnerships with local, like-minded NGOs and organizations. Representative on the Volunteer Advisory Committee for one year, which met with the Peace Corps country director to discuss volunteers’ concerns. Developed, organized and hosted seminars in English and Romanian on topics such as: HIV/AIDS, breast cancer, how to develop a business plan, how to host a successful seminar, role of women in society, women in leadership, and women’s self defense. Translation: written and oral from English to Romanian and Romanian to English. Secondary projects include: coached an Odyssey of the Mind team; created and coached the first girls’ soccer team in the village of Peresecina; taught a 10-week beginning English language course to adults. Dabbled with beekeeping.