Dawn Brisson Email & Phone Number

Retired

Virtual multi-task position with primary focus on preparation and posting of current blog postings on four ezine sites.

Full-time employee from 08/1996 - 10/2007. Consultant from 11/2007 to current. Assisting with conversion wrap-up from Pledgemaker to Raisers Edge Fundraising software. Clean-up; query and report writing in Raisers Edge and Crystal Reports; and begin documentation of business rules and practices.

Developed mailing plan and budget for all direct mail and new donor acquisition. Created and maintained all planned giving gifts made to the organization. Managed all administrative functions of the development team. Ensured the integrity of the database as well as two data conversions. Created or requested creation of all reports used by the VP of FD and.

Was a member of the board of directors for Girls Inc. for two three year terms. Acted as President from July 2003-September 2004.

Managed a unit of 15 people that provided distribution, collection, and scoring services for all general information surveys and psychometric instructions used in professional training programs provided at all three domestic training locations.

Worked with external and internal clients to arrange details for all conference and program activities. Responsible for managing division, developing staff, setting policies and procedures, working as part of the larger Sales and Marketing team -- primary goals to ensure highest quality events for clients and to ensure successful and ongoing business.

Education record

Business Administration, French

Activities and Societies: French ClubI attended SUNY New Paltz and completed the bulk of my courses towards my business administration.