Emma Conway, Cfre Email & Phone Number

Tacoma, Washington, United States

Tacoma, Washington, United States

As Chief Philanthropy Officer, I provide leadership and strategic direction to the President & CEO, and Board of Directors in the effective execution of all advancement activities.Developed a three-year strategic philanthropy plan for revenue diversification, financial growth and sustainability and prioritized investor-centered communications.Secured 5.2 million in 2022, and oversaw budget development and forecasting aligned with organizational priorities.Provided strategic direction with senior leadership team, including the CEO and board, to unlock funding opportunities to maximize outreach, cultivate and deepen relationships and establish fundraising metrics, benchmarks, and outcomes.Oversee investor initiatives to expand supporter base, including identifying new prospects, crafting engagement plans, and stewarding relationships.Over the last two-years grew and led a team of six-development professionals to create transformational giving opportunities.Collaborated with Philanthropy, Finance, and Investment committees to oversee philanthropy strategies, annual operational investment and asset management.Implemented a philanthropy communication plan including impact reports with data driven results and stories for annual, mid-year and monthly reporting.Experienced with Raiser's Edge and implemented NXT in 2021 to streamline data management, automated communications, and analytics and reporting tools.

Tacoma, Washington

Greater Seattle Area

The Development Director is responsible for creating an atmosphere for the volunteers and staff to succeed in meeting the objectives of the JDRF mission. The position focuses on leadership, management and growth and development of the annual budget, planning, implementation and evaluation of all operations and events in conjunction with the Board of Directors. The position builds the strategic and tactical plans for assigned event growth and sustainability while leading the implementation efforts. This position is responsible for partnering with the South Sound Council and the Inland NW Council as well as volunteer Committees in Alaska and Montana to identify, cultivate and steward volunteer committees to support the One Walk, Golf Tournament and Galas and Outreach and revenue generating activities as they arise, including Mentor Programs, Peer-to-Peer Programs, Major / Individual Gifts, Corporate Development, Other Special Events, Third Party Events, Ride and Kids Walk.

The South Sound Branch Manager supports and maintains the vision, mission, priorities, and guiding principles of JDRF. Managing the Branch's daily operations, the development and coordination of special events such as Walk to Cure Diabetes and the Evening of Hope Gala, responsible for the cultivation and management of a volunteer Board of Directors, cultivate corporate and individual sponsors and donors, and provide leadership, management and support for the development of Government Relations and Public Outreach Programs.

Catch Your Limit Consulting is a strategic management and organizational development firm with offices in Tallahassee, Fl. and Richmond, VA. We work with our clients to develop leadership, creativity and innovation skills at the individual, team and organizational level for clients that are tired of incremental growth and want to release radical change. Our mission is to guide our clients in their pursuit to catch their limit. Being a Big Stick Guide (aka Senior Consultant) I have experience working with big/small non-profit organizations. The role of guide grasps the challenges before each of our clients and works to chart the course and develop competitive advantages and breakthrough opportunities to reach the desired destination. Our clients tell us that they value our perspective, our passion, our humor, our one-of-kind approach and our results.

The mission of Leadership Tallahasee is to cultivate a diverse network of emerging and experienced leaders committed to improving the community.

The Program Manager position was responsibility for developing policies, designing procedures, and implementing the Community Empowering Youth Program for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Big Bend, the lead agency of a coalition of eight nonprofit organizations:The position created a sound infrastructure for the program to assure that all activities, documentation, and reports were in compliance with the terms of a three–year grant funded through the federal government.The program manager role was to provided advice and technical assistance to the agencies in defining goals, crafting organization–specific action plans, designing training series, and initiating strategies keyed to four critical areas: Leadership Development, Organizational Development, Program Development, and Community Engagement

Joined the faculty in the Sport Management, Recreational Management & Physical Education Department to teach Introduction to Special Events in the first phase of a three-course Special Event certificate program

The newly created position of Special Events & Meeting Coordinator was created to centralize and improve accountability for a critical function that had been assigned on a project–by–project to differing staff.The position planned 25± events each year, enhancing visibility of the annual conference, growing attendance for three years in a row, and negotiated reduced costs for hotels, goods, and services based on participation volume.One goal was to work with key program staff to synchronize the planning, marketing, and execution of meetings, conferences, and high–profile legislative events.

B.A., Recreation & Community Studies

Jnc, Postgraduate Jnc In Youth & Community Studies

Course Overview: - Principles and Practice of Youth and Community Work - Anti Oppressive Practice: Ethics, Values and Professional.