Elizabeth Webb Larson (Wilson) Email & Phone Number

Washington, United States

I work with major donors and help continue to build and develop the mid level gifts program at Woodland Park Zoo. Through my work, I communicate to donors the impact of their gifts, submit proposals for endowments and projects, and help connect our major donors with their philanthropic passions at Woodland Park Zoo in hopes of furthering our mission.

Identifies and qualifies a pool of individual donor prospects for Woodland Park Zoo’s major gift pipeline as well as manages a portfolio of mid-level prospects ranging from $1,000 to $4,000. I identify donors and prospects to move them into major gift portfolios based upon capacity and interest in the zoo’s mission and programs. I also manage a large portfolio of 400+ donors that require additional cultivation to increase their giving to major gift levels of $5,000 and above.

Greater Seattle Area

Focused on business development, social media, and marketing with the goal of increased enrollment in program offerings, fundraising, and increased revenue. Notable work:- Over $330,000 raised in just over 2 years from various events and campaigns- Raised $121,000 (and counting) in my All Hands On campaign to bridge the gap in payroll and operating expenses caused by COVID-19-Exclusive event planner for the 2020 gala that generated over $185,000 for equipment and scholarship funds- Oversee and manage donor information, data, and relationships- Manage philanthropic events, resources, and data via the Greater Giving and First Giving platforms-Design and manage organization website through Weebly- Responsible for brainstorming, planning, and hosting organization events for fundraising needs, membership involvement, or community stewardship-Improved social media following leading to an over 80% growth-Developed marketing campaigns that resulted in record team growth from 2018 season to 2019 in both junior and masters teams-Introduced first ever sponsorship program- Made notable improvements in Instagram and Facebook engagement, views, follows, and re-posts from other industry leaders-Spearheaded the SRA Stories series to highlight members of the community with over 24 stories told since August 2018-Managed and planned 2019 Polar Bear 5K, 2019 Row for the Cure SRA fundraiser, 2019 Ergathon, and 2020 SRA Gala-Increased email marketing open rates by over 20%Job Responsibilities and Experience-Email marketing and campaigns-Copy-writing-Content Creation-Social Media management-Brand imaging -Website management and design -Communications -Sponsorship Program oversight-Customer relations-Office administration -Print material design and ordering-Simple Graphic Design (not trained graphic design, only simple web-based graphic design tool experience)-Event planning-PR (public relations)-Fundraising-Middle school head coach

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Intern in the Web.com Tour-Tournament Business/Sponsor Relations and Human Resources Department-Assigned international offices project to help advance the PGA TOUR's diversity and inclusion initiative-Undertook large database project to compile information on past intern classes from 1992 to 2018 to help the future marketing and networking efforts of the PGA TOUR Internship Program-Point of contact for the interns of the PGA TOUR Internship Program. Responsibilities include logistics of lectures for interns, communication facilitation, leadership of "StrengthsQuest" book review, and personal initiative of setting up an intern golf clinic- Coordinated and managed employee golf events that occurred weekly at TPC Sawgrass-Managed collateral and inventory records and data for Web.com Tour-Updated job postings for the Senior Manager of Human Resources

Gainesville, Florida Area

I served as a Program Assistant for the fitness department at The University of Florida Department of Recreational Sports. I also served as an intern and group fitness instructor. My responsibilities included assisting with the Instructor Training Course, giving presentations, evaluating current and future instructors, hiring and training over 80 instructors, conducting facility inspections, working with the marketing department, coordinating schedules, and adhering to other office and facility tasks.

Gainesville, Florida Area

My responsibilities included, but were not limited to maintaining a safe environment and adhering to present industry standards, keeping my CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications updated, organizing appropriate, dynamic, and fun workouts, maintaining client adherence, providing advice within my scope of practice, and fostering a healthy, supportive environment for my participants. 1/1/2017- I received a promotion to the highest instructor level for my excellent work and dedication to RecSports. Taught over 500 classes, and instructed roughly over 7,500 participants

Gainesville, Florida Area

Assisted with game day operations on the 6th floor of the Florida Field Skybox seating area.

Whitefish, Montana

Worldwide company and 2016 ISO of the year, NXGEN works to help create payment solutions for businesses. They are also the creators of Fidano and World Access. I worked on grants for the company and secured $375 for trade show reimbursement.

Gainesville, Florida Area

I assisted the University of Florida youth sports summer camps for football, soccer, and basketball as well as promoted the Gatorade products and brand to athletes.

Orlando, Florida Area

I worked as a sales associate at The Grove over summer and helped the new business grow a customer and client base, remodel their special order process, manage a positive shopping experience, organize orders and shipments, and use special design programming to customize customer purchases.

Obtained planning, communication, and counseling skills as guardian to sixteen 5th and 4th grade girlsResponsible for leading nature, sewing, and outdoor activity periods for campers

Orlando, Florida Area

Temporarily filled in as law firm receptionist responsible for answering phone calls, assisting the lawyers and paralegals, and sending faxes

Bachelors Of Science In Sports Management, Cum Laude, Sports Management/Business Administration/Entrepreneurship, 3.6 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Minors: Business Administration and Entrepreneurship University of Florida Senator for the College of Human.

Education record

Introduction to Business 3.4/4.0GPA Enrolled during senior year of high school as dual-enrollment program

Honors Diploma