Evan Braun Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

o Coordinating donor acknowledgements & correspondence.o Processing invoices and contracts for fundraising related expenses in an organized and timely manner.o Providing full gifts processing and donor data management support.o Running reports from ADL’s supporter/donor database.o Mass data entry for any large scale campaigns/stewardship events.o Manage fundraising event logistics and day-of event support o Generating donor and stakeholder research.o Provide project coordination support for the Midwest Director of Development and Regional Director on key priority projects, driving action items and follow through on deadlines. o Serve as a frontline problem-solver for the region’s development function, escalating issues as needed and ensuring prompt and responsive follow through. o Manage defined processes and ensure regional staff know and adhere to workflows. o Conversant on ADL’s Salesforce-based CRM database and provide coaching to regional staff, encouraging adoption and use. o Provide back up support for development professionals.o Serve as regional point of contact with divisional and national development operations and fundraising teams. Accomplishments:o Redesigned ADL Midwest's salesforce data entry process for frontline fundraisers.o Assisted regional development team in exceeding fundraising goals 3 years in a row through thoughtful data driven stewardship and cultivation.o Increased moves management record keeping in Salesforce with the regional development team.o Created workflow and efficiency guidelines for national development operations at ADL.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

This position provides a broad range of administrative support to the development staff in the Midwest regional office for the ADL.-Process donations and prepare acknowledgement letters and other correspondence.-Maintain donor management database entries (routinely update and correct database records as needed).-Create monthly fundraising reports and other database reports as needed.-Conduct preliminary research on prospective corporate foundation and individual donors.-Coordinate production and distribution of year-end and special appeal letters.-Send appropriate documentation to process credits to donors.Answer donor inquiries regarding donations, including regarding tax credit programs.-Maintain guest lists, gather and prepare registration materials and other duties as assigned for fund-raising events; assemble donor kits for events and meetings as needed.-Handle administrative details associated with development-related lay leadership committees (i.e., prepare and distribute notices, agendas, minutes, etc.).

Highwood, Il, United States

Collaborate with other Chamber members and High Wood community partners to cultivate an environment that helps businesses connect and support one another.

Highwood, Illinois

● Worked with MYAC’s Board to develop a strategy for annual fundraising goals.● Researched potential foundation and individual donor prospects.● Managed all donation data entry/reporting through Salesforce CRM and coordinated all MYAC donor acknowledgement/stewardship.● Acted as head coordinator MYAC’s annual Gala fundraiser event.● Worked with staff administrative team and artistic staff to identify development opportunities for specific program activities or performances.● Wrote proposals/grant applications to targeted companies/foundations.● Designed messaging, targets, and all imagery for MYAC digital fundraising campaigns with Canva and Constant Contact web tools.Accomplishments:● Increased donations to MYAC by 11% in my first year compared to the previous Fiscal year.● Increased overall alumni engagement (donations, volunteering, and event attendance) with MYAC through strategic outreach and messaging.● Refocused MYAC’s in-person Gala event into an equally financially successful virtual fundraiser/auction via Givesmart in response to Covid-19 restrictions.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

● Outreached to residents door to door to ensure engagement of neighbors from diverse backgrounds in all official MPNA events.● Facilitated community leadership training through event programing and one on one training of residents.● Combated crime, poverty, and blight in the community by identifying key strategic community improvement goals with city officials, community activists, and police.● Authored grant proposals and sought out other alternative forms of financial support for the neighborhood association.● Authored all major official documents and the monthly digital newsletter.● Managed all social media posts and website content.Outreach to residents door to door to ensure engagement of neighbors from diverse backgrounds Manage schedule of board members Facilitate community leadership training through events and programs Combat crime and blight in the community by working with city officials and police daily Author grant proposals and seek out other forms of financial support for the neighborhood association Meet all Federal HUD CBGD Grant filing requirements on a monthly basis Author all major official documents for MPNA and the monthly newsletter Manage all social media posts and website content

Greater Milwaukee Area

Advising 24th Democratic assembly campaignHelp candidate create a campaign plan and win strategy for the district Create social media strategy for campaign Train the candidate on fundraising strategy and best practices for call timeCreate a narrative strategy based on the political climate of the district

Portage County, Wisconsin, United States

● Created the narrative and design elements for all fundraiser and campaign emails.● Managed contact lists and donor data through NGP database.● Researched possible donors and create call lists through online and local resources.● Filed campaign’s finances with Federal Election Commission.● Created monthly fundraising goals with Campaign leadership.● Staffed all in person fundraiser events.● Managed the candidates fundraising schedule and coached her on fundraising techniques

Sheboygan, Wisconsin Area

Ran in 2016 in the WI 26th Assembly primary. Managed my own scheduleConnected with residents and community stakeholders to create a coalition of diverse supportersCreated and managed the fundraising programFiled finances with the state elections commission Crafted a communications plan to address constituent concerns and reach as many persuadable voters as possible.

University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Duties include:Being the primary official for all legislation concerning student life at UWMChairing the Student Life and Interest committeeSitting on the UWM Student Association Executive boardAllocate 30 million dollars worth of student segregated fees to different campus servicesLobby state and federal law makers on student issuesCoordinate with the Dean of Students and Vice Chancellor of UWM monthlyMentor the student advocacy senators within the student senateWork independently with students and leaders on campus.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

The Outreach director plays a direct role in UW Rep's internal and external communications. This position's roles include:Ensuring quorum at every UW System Student Representatives meetingCreate accommodations for UW institution student government officialsCreate all press releases and statements on behalf of UW Reps and the Students of UW SystemOrganize the monthly UW Reps newsletterOutreach to UW student constituents interested in statewide student advocacy Lobby state and federal law makers on student issues and train student volunteers on lobbying strategies

University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Develop an open and honest relationship with each resident (approximately 100) in my community, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and serving as a University resource person.Be a role model for the student/resident community by maintaining a positive and helpful attitude with students, departments and staff, demonstrating a commitment to diversity, inclusion and sensitivity, and showing a genuine interest in working within the student and the University’s best interests.Develop and encourage a community atmosphere conducive to effective studying and appropriate social relationships, as well as promote student development through events and outreach. Ensure that privileged information remains confidential while maintaining accurate records and completing necessary paperwork for University Housing.Be on duty in the residence hall during evenings and weekends when specified (approximately 3 weekend nights per month). This includes: assessing and appropriately responding to emergency situations; dealing effectively with potential problems and/or security situations; and performing security related functions as assigned.Assist with on-call duty responsibilities as needed

Bachelor'S Degree, Theatre/Theater

Activities and Societies: National Society of Collegiate scholars, President of Alpha Lambda delta honor society, UWM Democrats, Student.

High School, General

Activities and Societies: Class President, Student council, National Forensics League, Choir, Musicals