Frances Fischer Email and Phone Number

Managed events for hundreds of people, ranging from parties, barbeques, and holiday celebrations to theatrical performances and fundraisers.Coordinated ongoing activities and communications for synagogue with 400+ member families. Led extensive Volunteer network through annual programs.

Donor Relations: Responded to mail, phone, and internet donations and inquiries. Assisted grass-roots supporters in developing fundraising plans with their communities, elaborating on the mission of the project (refugee relief for victims of the Darfuri Genocide), acknowledged large gifts and tributes.Database Management: Consolidated categories of donors for accurate reporting. Edited database for errors, account changes, etc.Fundraising, Grantwriting: Wrote grants for teen foundations and major givers ranging from requests for $500 to $15,000. Worked with individuals and organizations raising from $22 to $30,000 to ensure that they have the materials and resources they need to raise fundsPublic Speaking: Spoke to multiple groups about the Solar Cooker Project, the genocide in Darfur, and Jewish World Watch. Developed PowerPoint presentation for speakers to use. Arranged speakers for groups and trained speakers who were not geographically near a trained SCP speaker.

Administered and promoted the educational, religious, philanthropic, cultural and social activities for the campus Jewish communities, comprised (at each campus) of 1,500 students as well as faculty, staff, alumni and parents.Advised the student boards and 10 committees. Developed student leadership. Oversaw the creation of new student organizations, new programs, and new outreach endeavors. Counseled students on religious involvement, leadership, career issues, and interpersonal relationships.Acted as a liaison to the University Administrations, Religious Life, Student Affairs, and Development departments.Oversaw all aspects of financial management. --Developed budget and kept books and records for financial reporting. --Raised $120,000 – $180,000 for increased operating budgets through grants, direct mail, phone and face-to-face solicitations. --Secured $150,000 in endowments.Coordinated Holiday and Shabbat meals and services for 900 students. -- Hired and supervised rabbis, cantors, and cooks.Supervised professionals and support staff.Oversaw building management and security.

Staffed United Jewish Fund Campaign divisions, raising up to $5 million from approximately 10,000 donors contacted in annual and one-time campaigns:- Staffed Board of Directors and various Campaign committees.- Implemented Board and leadership development activities.- Planned fundraising events and programs.- Organized outreach efforts to community organizations and synagogues.- Coordinated Campaign strategies. Assigned cards, followed-up, and participated in solicitations ranging from $50 to $20,000. Created direct mail appeals for prospects and donors giving less than $1,000.- Coordinated phone sessions and parlor meetings. Recruited volunteers; took responsibility for card control and constituency management; assigned volunteers from various constituencies to 45 phones for 5 shifts throughout Super Sunday, a $6 million fundraising day.Staffed Regional Planning and Allocations Committee:- Evaluated proposals, prepared reports, and made funding recommendations for three grant cycles.- Evaluated grant programs and ensured grants were used in the manner intended by funding source.- Assisted Committee in developing regional priorities.- Acted as liaison to local agencies.Supervised four campaign professionals, three support staff, and two student interns.Wrote, edited, and compiled Annual Report and Long Range Planning Report.