David Sokolowski Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Work closely with SOME donors to help them accomplish their philanthropic goals and communicate the mission/vision of the organization.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provide vision for, and lead the execution of, Ayuda’s fundraising strategy including major gifts, a spring signature event, corporate sponsorships, direct mail and workplace giving. Collaborate with the Executive Director and Development Team to determine the strategic investments necessary to build capacity for unrestricted giving. Work closely with the.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Built relationships with current and prospective donors, board members, corporate representatives and foundations. Set the direction and achievement of major gift goals and performance targets for leadership giving societies and affinity groups. Developed, maintained and managed my own portfolio of major gift prospects. Hired and coached gift managers and.

Washington D.C.

Developed and executed a 1.7 Million dollar annual fundraising plan, collaborating with NAIC's senior staff and leadership volunteers to assure goals were met. Responsible for implementing major gift reception events in five major national markets. Accountable for personally identifying, cultivating and soliciting individual and foundation donors. Manged.

Orlando, Florida Area

Development Director for Bishop Grady Villas, a ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Orlando. Responsible for all Annual Giving programs that consisted of our Achieving Their Dreams major gifts donor breakfast, Annual Harvest Ball, Major Gifts, Grants, Foundations and Direct Mail.

FL/AZ/NM

• Spent 26 years working for the American Cancer Society in fundraising/field operations.
• Responsible for all income goals of $5 million to $21 million over large multi -state territories.
• Expanded The Laureate Society major gifts program in three new markets that resulted in closing 30 new gifts $10,000+.
• Managed and expanded the Relay for Life walk events in Florida from $400,000 to $5 million over a three -year period.
• Directed, coached and lead a team of up to 12 senior managers ensuring all annual goals would be met and exceeded.
• Served as the relationship manager for United Way partnerships in the Tampa and Phoenix markets, assuring there was no drop in income when United Way reorganized their funding priorities.