Dustie M. Wiggins, J.D. Email & Phone Number

Grand Rapids, MI, US

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

• Develop and manage a portfolio of 100+ prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations, focusing on the west side of the state of Michigan.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, foundation, and corporate donors.
• Engage non-development staff, Board members, and volunteers in prospect identification, developing relationship management strategies, the solicitation process, and donor stewardship.
• Develop and implement short-term and long-range fundraising plans for major and planned gifts elevating support for the needs of older adults.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

• Instructed business students on identifying potential legal and ethical issues that may arise while operating/managing a business and on Corporate Social Responsibility.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

• Established the Resource Development Department goals for the fiscal year (July-June) and led the department in executing the planned fundraising initiatives in individual, corporate, and foundation donor acquisition.
• Identified, created, and implemented individual cultivation plans for the top three tiers of major individual, corporate, and foundation donors (45 total), including individual donors who gave a lifetime gift of.
• Engaged and stewarded current individual, corporate, foundation donors, prospective donors, volunteers, and Board by establishing, maintaining, and deepening relationships.
• Oversaw special events and engaged with attending donors, prospective donors, sponsors, agency partners, and volunteers. Created and implemented pre and post-event strategies with individual and corporate donors.
• Researched, strategically planned, and wrote foundation grants and final grant reports.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

• Led and executed the planned fundraising initiatives in acquiring, retaining, upgrading, and elevating individual and corporate gifts, planned gifts, major gifts, and sponsorships.
• Engaged and stewarded current donors, prospective donors, and volunteers to further their interest and support by establishing and maintaining relationships.
• Planned and oversaw special events to engage with donors and prospects and implement post-event strategies with donors and prospects.
• Engaged the Executive Director, Resource Development Department, and Board of Directors in strategic conversations and activities tied to planning and securing philanthropic funds.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

• Assisted in the planning and execution of donor stewardship events, volunteer appreciation events, the 40th-anniversary gala, and the annual Resourceful Homeowner Celebration.
• Built relationships and secured financial support through personal visits with the board of directors, corporate sponsors, existing individual and corporate donors, prospective donors, volunteers, and community.
• Helped execute a strategic and comprehensive fundraising plan that included the annual fund, major gifts, planned giving, and other specialty campaigns.
• Supported and managed the communication and marketing tools, including being the lead on social media platforms and online giving campaigns. Contributed to the annual report, newsletters, outreach, and specific.

Wyoming, Michigan

• Managed the daily operations, including recruiting and mentoring 38 attorneys and 10 law student volunteers, interviewing prospective clients, managing all cases, coordinating all volunteer opportunities, and worked on.
• Established and maintained relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Prepared monthly board agendas and minutes, led board meetings, built relationships with board members, promoted board development, and planned yearly fundraising events.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

• Advised company on all internal and external legal matters. Represented it in legal actions. Composed and reviewed all company contracts.
• Drafted all company policies and procedures. Ensured compliance with all Federal and State Employment and Labor Laws. Established company’s first HR department.
• Oversaw management of 33 employees at 4 office locations. Hired and supervised outside counsel as needed.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

• Developed broad practice experience in business, criminal, family, immigration and real estate law.
• Committed to volunteer work with Michigan Immigrant Rights Center, Guiding Light Mission, Justice for Our Neighbors, Legal Aid and CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate).

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

• Instructed law students on Tax-Exempt Organizations. Coordinated the associated legal clinic.

Fremont, Michigan

• Assisted in the representation of a diverse group of clients in small business, litigation, probate, estate planning and real estate matters.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

• Ran the day-to-day operations of a title searching company, managed 7 employees, and conducted residential and complex commercial title searches.

Portland, Oregon Area

• Responsible for raising $3.5 million dollars through building relationships with stakeholders and conducting giving, including major gifts, presentations. Planned and coordinated hundreds of in-house campaign events..

Portland, Oregon Area

• Assisted in the defense of physicians, clinics, and hospitals.

Juris Doctorate, Litigation

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), International And Comparative Politics