Danielle Schultz Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Oversee communication project development, change communication plans and employee engagement initiatives for global agency clients in financial, health care and pharmaceutical industries. Influence organizational change to implement large-scale programs and change efforts regarding internal and external communications, employee health and wellness initiatives and leveraging technology to streamline processes and glean new insights. *Created top-performing company Smart Tip on using internal communication channels, shared via email and social media, that generated a 57% open rate and 10% click through rate.*Designed and delivered inaugural DEI newsletter reaching 5K+ employees for asset management firm operating in 18 countries with 46 offices worldwide.* Increased employee engagement for growing global pharmaceutical client through new build of human resources portal, customized to support 4 countries: Denmark, Japan, Netherlands and U.S. * Introduced centralized communications, electronic benefits registration and new hire onboarding processes to replace paper processes and mail distribution.* Developed communication plan and deliverables for digital assistant and other AI tools for global pharmaceutical company.* Collaborated with global leadership, shared services team to plan and execute cross-functional, shared services summit, including agenda, interactive gamification elements and content for sessions.

Evanston, Il, Us

Directed development of strategic programs, improved donor relationships and expanded vision for events. Led donor-centric programs including marketing, communications, recognition and gift stewardship. Collaborated with C-Suite executives to transform donor engagement events during COVID-19, transitioned to virtual event model and influenced health system leadership to participate as keynote speakers.* Interpreted scientific data from physicians into branded, audience-centric materials with tailored messaging resulting in philanthropic gifts ranging from $50,000 to $100K+. * Executed annual Foundation donor email campaign, including video that demonstrated gratitude and impact of major gifts and volunteer time, resulting in 40% open rate.* Analyzed, authored, edited and produced donor annual reports and correspondence leading to philanthropic gifts ranging from $10,000-$50,000. * Produced donor-centric events led by health system leadership, including C-suite representatives.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Directed strategic development of marketing strategies, implemented portfolio and program campaigns and managed full-cycle project phases. Managed Ragan and PR Daily award portfolios. Designed reporting to educate leadership on program status, change recommendations and chart improvements.* Grew awards program by 60%, finishing 10% higher than original forecast.* Managed 13 award categories including category creation, marketing, branding and print and digital content management.* Produced award application forms, submission data flows and back-end systems of programs.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Oversaw national event planning operations, fundraising event production and marketing collateral for national nonprofit. Nurtured relationships with committee stakeholders, vision industry CEOs and other industry leaders. Initiated community and social impact projects to deliver preventative eye care and advocate for vision preservation in low-income communities. Authored content and prepared annual report submissions on development results. * Raised $1M+ through 4 annual fundraising events held in various cities across the U.S.* Produced and managed event and revenue expense budgets up to $120K, including negotiation of venue and vendor costs, tracking expenditures, and travel expenses.* Designed event dashboards to report event performance against goals and analyze insights, formulating recommendations to inform improvements for future projects and programs.

Chicago, Il, Us

Orchestrated strategic alliances with non-profit organizations, organized and executed large-scale events and conducted community awareness and outreach campaigns with team of 5. Developed and managed community relations budget of $25K. Transformed mascot program from expense to revenue-generation opportunity. Produced and analyzed reports and metrics. * Implemented annual SoxFest fan festival for 8K+ fans, ensuring quality and seamless operation of event, sponsor relations, vendor coordination and lodging accommodations.* Initiated Volunteer Corps, mobilized 1K+ volunteers annually for community projects including Habitat for Humanity build, school construction, reading in schools and service projects for local food banks.* Grew player-specific programs by 90%.* Designed and implemented 12 outreach programs on behalf of interested White Sox players, by naming programs, branding design and selecting recipient organizations.* Built strategic alliances with local non-profit chapters of Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, Chicago Special Olympics, Make-A-Wish and Mayor’s Office of Special Events.