Development/Discover Nashville Manager
Council On Aging Of Greater Nashville
Nashville, Tn
Planned and managed all aspects of the Discover Nashville program for active seniors, including alumni activities and eventsPlanned and executed special events for the organization including the annual Sage Awards Luncheon, annual meeting, donor recognition events, etcCoordinated all aspects of events with venue staff as well as volunteers working each eventManaged fund raising campaigns, including grant writing, database management, reporting, and cultivation of new donorsSet and implemented annual fund raising goals for the organization Spoke to interest groups, community gatherings, media, and current and potential donors about the organizationServed as staff liaison to board of directors and committeesDeveloped marketing materials including brochures, flyers, newsletters, invitations, programs, PowerPoint presentations, fund raising materials, advertisements, emails, social media updates and utilize online marketing tools such as myemma.comDeveloped and implemented a marketing plan within the guidelines of the organization’s strategic planMaintained donor database of all members and contactsManaged organization’s website including content management (editing, proofreading and writing) and updating of all informationSold web ad space to support the ongoing development and maintenance of the organization’s website; specifically the Web Directory of Senior ServicesSold ad space to support the printing and publication of The Directory of Services for Seniors. Goal exceeded in 2008 and 2010 by 20%Developed and monitored budget for the Discover Nashville programOrganized and supervised volunteers for successful execution of the Discover Nashville program as well as volunteers providing office support