Elana A. Rugh Email & Phone Number

Detroit, Michigan

Culture Champion. Proven Change Agent. Financial turnaround expert. Level five leader with exceptionally high EQ. Proud to oversee operations for Detroit's museums: The Detroit Historical Museum and the Dossin Great Lakes Museum.

Beverly Hills, Michigan, United States

Chris and I buy distressed properties, to rehabilitate and sell or rent. We work with investors who are interested in partnering with us to improve housing for communities. We also have embarked on a mission to help low income families in Northern Michigan weatherize their homes at no cost.

Directed daily operations of a $5 million non-profit health agency, which served over 18,000 people living with MS and their families throughout the state of Michigan. Responsibilities included operations oversight, human resources, financial management, volunteer development, client program direction and fundraising.

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Directed a team of development professionals to secure all corporate and foundation donations and grants for one of the nation's leading healthcare systems. Key liaison with all major corporate partners. Implemented HFHS Corporate Partners Program, resulting in a 103% increase in corporate support first year. Responsible for the successful solicitation of $14.9 million in cash, endowment and in-kind gifts in 2006. Sr. Director, Donor Services, Stewardship & EventsProvided oversight and leadership for all HFHS Department of Philanthropy operations including the oversight and execution of an annual budget of $23 million in income and $4.5 million in expenses, the processing and receipting of over 14,000 gifts annually and all associated data entry and reporting. Developed and managed a 24-hour/ seven-day-a-week healthcare concierge service for top system benefactors. Oversight of all system fundraising events, securing $2.9 million annually in support for System programs; oversight of all office of Philanthropy marketing initiatives; developed award winning donor magazine, Tribute, improving communication and stewardship to over 14,000 donors quarterly. Director, Events ManagementResponsible for the conceptualization, planning and management of all internal and external fundraising, marketing and promotional events system-wide. Increased overall departmental net income by 26% in first year of employment, with consistent growth averaging 10 - 15% annually thereafter.

Responsible for all Chapter marketing and fundraising efforts statewide; raised annual income of $2.6 million through the direction of nine major special events and numerous donor campaigns; managed expense budget of less than 25% of income; developed long range strategic marketing and public relations plans for agency. Key member of Chapter leadership team.

Directed all organizational marketing, public relations and crisis management efforts statewide; developed strategic branding plans and all agency marketing materials; wrote, designed and edited newsletters, direct mail pieces, brochures, annual reports and press releases; served as primary agency spokesperson; developed and maintained relationships with key members of local media. Created first Chapter website. Lead participant in national branding strategy and execution.

Managed all aspects of major Chapter fundraising events Bike MS, Longest Day of Golf, Dinner of Champions, and others. Oversight included event conceptualization, logistical management, sponsorship, budgeting, participant and volunteer recruitment and program evaluation. Directed agency-wide major donor and annual gift campaigns.

Journalism, English

Activities and Societies: PBS Inc. Leadership Team

Certificate, Diversity And Inclusion

Education record

2003 Graduate Inaugural year participant in intense, invitation-only, year-long advanced leadership development course. Curriculum focus.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Newspaper Editor, Marching Band Drum Major