Francine Sinkoff Email & Phone Number

Albany, New York Area

90 Mccarty Ave., Albany, Ny 12202

Manages the continuous assessment and improvement of the fund development plan, grant writing processes, public relations and marketing. Implementation of all of ACCA marketing projects, including public relations, website and social media administration, special events, advertising, and creating brand awareness. Responsible for daily activities in support of development programs, including maintenance of donor records, solicitation and acknowledgement of donations, and preparation of advertisements or correspondence regarding agency programs.

90 Mccarty Ave., Albany, Ny 12202

Responsible for execution of annual special events to include management of logistics, budget development, creation of marketing and sponsorship materials, solicitation of vendors and sponsors, donation requests, as well as all post-event acknowledgement.Developed agency marketing materials, including brochures, flyers and promotional items.Coordinated production of agency Annual Report.Administered agency website – includes updating website with information, news, and events; maintaining course listings and information for professional trainings.Produced bi-annual agency newsletter to include writing/gathering of articles, design, editing, maintenance of subscriber database, liaison with printer and mailing house.Wrote and scheduled media advisories and press releases; communicates with various media outlets to ensure agency press coverage.Coordinated grant submission process to include research of appropriate funding sources for specific agency needs, editing, and formatting and assembly of application.Created social networking page for agency; responsible for maintenance of site to include updating of information, news and events.Established agency volunteer program. Conducted strategic outreach to establish relationships with community groups and organizations to fulfill volunteer opportunities. Developed policies and procedures for volunteers at each center. Organized corporate and group volunteer events. Created donor database; responsible for management of database, as well as various donor correspondence.

Albany, Ny

Coordinated grant applications, including gathering pertinent documentation, typing, editing and formatting. Produced and published monthly interoffice newsletterAssisted Director of Community Relations with maintenance of donor database, agency newsletter, campus tours, donor mailings, and special event coordination.Coordinated board meetings, including creation and distribution agenda, set up for meeting, transcription of meeting minutes.Maintained schedule and travel arrangements for Executive Director.Maintained all administrative equipment, including fax, copier, and telephone system. Processed orders for administrative supplies from all departments of the organization.

Produced information and prepared reports by formatting, inputting, editing, and retrieving, text, data and graphics. Designed Campaign marketing and communication materials including pledge cards, flyers, brochures, booklets, meeting invitations, and special event notices.Designed all marketing and communication materials for Young Jewish Adults program – includes brochures, logos, invitations, flyers, e-vites, save-the-date cards, etc.Responsible for maintaining donor database (giftTRAQ) - produced informational & analytical reports; created and coordinated mass mailings; entered daily donor payments and applied to respective accounts.Worked with fiscal department - entered stock payments and sent stock acknowledgement letters; created donor account spreadsheets; assisted with yearly tax letter mailing.Scheduled and coordinated logistics of meetings, special events, and conferences

Norfolk, Va

Managed donor database including daily processing of income and donor acknowledgements.Managed all aspects of production of quarterly newsletter, including design, editing, financial, and other administrative components.Designed and produced all collateral material for educational programs and special events. Assisted with coordination of all special events, including Memory Walk, the largest Chapter fundraising event. Produced campaign reports for various fund development programs.Provided administrative support to Executive Director in securing sponsorships, cash donations and in-kind support.Assisted in development of strategy and materials for Annual Appeal FY0304.Performed research on individual and corporate donor prospects.Served as part of Development Team on FY0203 Chapter Strategic Planning Committee.Assisted in preparation of 2004 Development budget.

Potomac, Md

Coordinated development of direct marketing acquisition promotions for newsletter, product, and catalog.Responsible for management of design and print production, including oversight of proofs, bluelines, and distribution of printed samples.Assisted in development of web marketing test that resulted in a $3 average order increase.Served as primary liaison with Customer Service and outside fulfillment vendors; scheduled and led Customer Service trainings; coordinated set-up of product offers with Operations team.Participated in weekly Acquisition Team meetings and other creative brainstorming sessions; recorded and distributed notes to team members.Researched and developed new message themes to acquire new customers beyond print direct mail.Researched competitors’ efforts and marketplace/cultural trends.

Tysons Corner, Va

Created all corporate collateral material, including flyers, brochures, print and radio advertising for distribution at seminars, trade shows, and to clients.Organized and executed all company seminars; conceptualized "themed" seminars to increase customer base.Coordinated and represented company at all trade shows and exhibitions.Performed extensive Internet research to review competitor’s efforts and modify marketing strategy.