Primary role focuses on donor stewardship and recognition. This includes managing the process of documenting all donor and gift information; donor gift receipting and acknowledgement; generating and mailing donor letters; creating reports/queries; and producing acknowledgement swag. Facilitates events through venue research and booking, vendor management, managing guest lists through Eventbrite, donor recognition, and decor. Works closely with and provides support to the Vice President of Development and the Development Manager with activities such as donor prospecting, grant writing preparation, donor database and QuickBooks reconciliation, and reporting on key performance indicators for campaigns and initiatives.

Started, owned, and operated a business coordinating hundreds of small and large events, including but not limited to weddings, non-profit galas, parties, and luncheons. Created timelines, maintained budgets and financial records. Collaborated with and maintained strong relationships with local vendors, such as caterers, photographers, DJs, party supply rental companies, and venues. Hired, trained, and supervised event staff and volunteers. Visualized and designed event organization and ascetics according to the client’s desires and objectives for the event.

Worked with the Resource Development team on the “More Than Houses” Campaign, raising more than $25 million. Specific role focused on overseeing gift acknowledgement for donors who had given in excess of one million dollars. Oversaw and planned donor recognition at various events across the country including donor recognition parties, International Board of Directors’ meetings, Jimmy Carter Work Project events, etc. Created and executed donor recognition services such as the placement of full-page donor recognition advertisements in USA Today and Financial Times, creation and distribution of commemorative plaques, and other recognition awards. Duties also included administrative work such as preparing and distributing mailings, donor database upkeep, preparing spreadsheets and word documents, and project management.