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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Wayland, Michigan

- Responsible for annual fundraising event, which was cancelled due to COVID-19, and pivoted to an online event that exceeded our goal - Trained in Raiser's Edge and GiftWorks donor database systems - Edited Annual Impact Report - Created mid-level donor strategy for organization - Tracked projects in Asana to delegate tasks and update team- Called donors.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

- interviewing potential volunteers to assess skill sets with the needs of the organization- onboarding volunteers for successful orientation- identifying, leading, and coordinating assignments that provide meaningful experiences for volunteers- overseeing timely acknowledgment of gifts- responsible for securing new sponsors and income, executing.

Athens, Ohio

- oversee programs and activities that provide opportunities for alumni involvement within the University- develop, coordinate, and execute major on - and off- campus programs designed to foster strong connections for alumni from all campuses of OHIO - manage several programs and activities on behalf of Development Leadership- became familiar with Reeher.

Greater San Diego Area

Responsibilities of my position include updating social media, coordinating the web site committee currently in the early stages of redesigning SAY San Diego's site, drafting thank you letters to donors, tracking information in PhilanthrAppeal, coordinating intake of in-kind donations, helping with drives throughout the year such as the back to school.

San Diego, California

In this position, I connect with businesses to secure donations for our annual silent auction fundraising event, after school conference raffle, and trainings throughout the year. I increased the profit from our silent auction by 33% this year. Additionally, I reach out to sports franchises and cultural organizations to request ticket donations for.

San Diego, California

My position included researching and writing letters of interest, grant proposals, thank you letters, and grant reports to corporate, family, and community foundations. I updated eTapestry with donor information, kept track of potential new funding sources, and reached out to local government when funding was available as well.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

This position was a liaison between the national office and VISTA members placed at state networks all across the country. I held monthly conference calls to keep everyone up-to-date on current information, coordinated with presenters for the annual convening events, planned professional development opportunities, and maintained an online site for the.

America Scores Chicago

I served as an AmeriCorps VISTA and wrote grants, updated DonorPerfect, helped plan fundraising events, and ran the organization's Twitter/Facebook pages.

Chicago, IL

While interning with the Y, I worked in the development department contacting local Y employees for updated information, tracking in-kind gifts in Excel spreadsheets, and finding photos for grant reports to donors.

Greater Chicago Area

Helped to plan the annual Awards Luncheon and Live Auction, clipped news articles about gun violence and filed them

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature, General

Activities and Societies: Alternative Spring Break Co-Leader - San FranciscoStudy Abroad - Photojournalism in England, Scotland, and Prague

Basics Of Fundraising

In Basic of Fundraising, students explore the current state of the nonprofit sector and begin to identify their position with this dynamic.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

Activities and Societies: Study Abroad - IndiaCapstone Project titled "Attitudes Toward Bicycling in Chicago: How Legislative Language.

English Language And Literature/Letters

Activities and Societies: - wrote for The Loyola Phoenix as a freelance reporter - volunteered at the literacy center with adult English.