Danielle Downs Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, AZ, US

Arizona, United States

Phoenix, Arizona

• Hire and manage 7 Community Managers and that implement 34 Relay For Life events and the South Region’s largest Climb To Conquer Cancer fundraising event throughout Central & Northern Arizona, raising $1,700,000.
• From 2011 – 2014, hire and manage Administrative Assistant that supported 10 event staff and managers.
• Manage Arizona Volunteer Leadership Council to provide coaching, training and support to 78 Relay For Life events across the state that raise $3 million net annually
• Partner with Phoenix district and Great West division leadership directors to leverage mission, sponsorship and Corporate Relay For Life opportunities in the valley.
• Succeeded in increasing Relay For Life net income by 17.3% in 2012 and 23% in 2013 over prior year.
• Expansion of 15 new Relay For Life events in 2012 and 2013.

Albany, Georgia, United States

• Raised almost $1 million through seven Relay For Life events, three golf tournaments, and six galas.
• Exceeded fiscal year income goal by $30,000 in first year of management.
• Exceeded patient & survivor goals by actively promoting research, education, advocacy, and services.
• Devised and implemented a business plan that increased fundraising 30% by recruiting and training more volunteers, utilizing media contacts, and creating an effective recognition program.
• Built effective budget plans for all fundraising events and ensured that all goals were met or exceeded.
• Provided training to all managers and volunteers on fundraising and the mission of the organization, which led to a boost in donations and improved knowledge of the mission in communities across the state.

Broadcasting - Information

Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta Sorority, Society of Professional Journalists, Concert Band

Education record

Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta Sorority Philanthropy Chair