Heather Short Email & Phone Number

Aurora, Il

Aurora, Illinois, United States

Batavia, Il

New Orleans, La

• Research and write grants - securing over $500,000 YTD• Manage the grant program for a $15M Capital Campaign• Recruit and manage up to 400 volunteers for annual fundraising events• Coordinated logistics for the Paws on Parade Art Project that raised $100,000

• Coordinated all annual events• Standardized coding procedures for data to ensure accuracy• Advised other departments regarding database management issues• Instituted an electronic filing system and online access to financial statements dramatically reducing labor and material costs while improving customer service• Created a more accurate donor tracking system and removed mailing process inefficiencies reducing bulk mail postage costs by 200 percent•… Show more • Coordinated all annual events• Standardized coding procedures for data to ensure accuracy• Advised other departments regarding database management issues• Instituted an electronic filing system and online access to financial statements dramatically reducing labor and material costs while improving customer service• Created a more accurate donor tracking system and removed mailing process inefficiencies reducing bulk mail postage costs by 200 percent• Earned “employee of the quarter” recognition three consecutive times Show less

• Maintained databases• Organized and carried out mass mailing projects • Coordinated registration for annual events• Served as the point of contact for potential donors• Produced and distributed donor recognition and correspondence• Processed accounts payable and receivable

• Coordinated data collection efforts at two off-site locations• Created databases and performed basic statistical analyses • Produced charts and graphs for team presentations• Maintained non-salary budget• Designed a 125 page Teacher Manual and quarterly newsletters• Aided in recruitment and programming for after school and summer programs