Clistia Smith, Ms, Cfrm Email & Phone Number

New Jersey, United States

Charged with driving revenue to the organization while prioritizing the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship programs for corporate partnerships, foundation relations, and individual giving. Design and manage a systematic outreach and relationship cataloging and reporting system. Facilitate the execution of DI’s overall fundraising strategy, including lead generation, prospect outreach, writing and tailoring proposals, and managing relationships.

United States

Lead for professional business and technology firm, customizing solutions for nonprofits, private, and social enterprises. Offering a diverse range of skills and experience in social media marketing, customer relationship management, and technologyoperations.

United States

Assists Providers/PI in the development, preparation, and submission of grant and contract proposals. Ensure all applications and contracts meet guidelines and published time tables and deadlines. Ensure proposals are entered and routed in a timely manner for further review. Post-award activities include detailed reconciliation of assigned project budgets, preparing complex budget reports, preparing adjustments and corrections in assigned project budgets for further review and approval in order to meet project goals and federal requirements.Also responsible for managing and overseeing a $20M portfolio of complex grants and contracts using knowledge of grant and contract management rules and regulations, technical expertise, and analytical skills.

Piney Woods, Ms

Served as lead administrator for the Office of Institution and Advancement. Was charged with governing the strategy for the organization's success in fundraising, alumni relations, external communications, marketing, branding, special events, grant administration, and all fundraising events. Generated financial reports regarding gifts, grants, and pledges. Worked collaboratively with the administrative team, the board of trustees, and other constituents to develop and maintain a vision and strategy for the school’s advancement, communications, and marketing goals. Drove implementation of advancement and finance software to automate office operations, while continuously exceeding fundraising goals.

Piney Woods, Ms

Provided basic oversight and management to Development Associate, Communications Assistant, and Public Relations Coordinator. Collaborated with the President, Director of Development, and select Board Members to develop plans to increase revenues, including annual and alumni donor cultivation. Served as lead systems administrator and liaison in designing marketing materials (brochures, newsletters, re-branding efforts, website, and social media) to solicit financial, in-kind support for the school and student enrollment. Handled all reporting designs, PowerPoint presentations, travel, reimbursements, and money management for the office President, Institutional Advancement and Finance.

Piney Woods, Mississippi

Responsible for the planning, development and execution of annual giving solicitations, special projects, and programs related to all campus fundraising efforts. Coordinated grant management system to ensure post-award compliance. Compiled financial (in conjunction with Chief Financial Officer) and non-financial data for the preparation of internal reports, compliance reports, and grant billings. Served as primary lead on creating community engagement and managing a portfolio of prospects. Ensured acknowledgment and database accountability. Managed social media involvement, website overhaul, and volunteers. Created strategies to increase the donor participation rate.

Jackson, Mississippi, United States

Provided rebranding support that influenced all communications (i.e. website, newsletters, and grant reports). Conducted trainings for Banner AP and Travel modules for department. Responsible for the organization and coordination of on and off- site office operations, procedures, and resources needed to facilitate effectiveness and efficiency. Managed general ledger accounts, reconciliations, and monitored budgets. Offered grant writing and compliance support.

Jackson, Ms

Primary lead in the implementation of the web-based timekeeping system (WebTime Entry) for students and staff and conducted trainings. Performed payroll accounting and administrative duties to support the payroll department including setting up payroll account codes, processing payroll certifications, setting up voluntary deductions, processing and auditing payroll, auditing payroll reports, processing tax forms and resolving payroll issues. Assisted in other areas such as HR, A/R, A/P, reconciling, year-end closing and general ledgers.

M.A., Educational/Instructional Technology

Bachelor'S Degree, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ed Concentration