Heather Light Email & Phone Number

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Manage all aspects of Youth Opportunites Unlimited's Summer to Success capacity-building campaign and individual giving program.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Manage a diverse multi-million dollar portfolio of organizational clients including large corporate supporters, mid-market partners, and small businesses located in Northeast Ohio. Portfolio management responsibilities include: *analyzing and developing a strategy around increasing employee and corporate giving* relationship management*forecasting *preparing progress reports for high-level management review *offering a detailed analysis of specific accounts throughout the campaign* volunteer activity executionActively involved in hiring, training, and mentoring of the seasonal staff (AKA: Loaned Executives/Fundraising Associates) that are an integral part of the United Way Fall fundraising campaign. During the 2018/2019 campaign season, worked with a new online fundraising platform which included providing real-time troubleshooting internally and externally (working with an outside vendor), and providing feedback for platform improvement based on internal and client needs.Collaborated with the external communications team on updating all donor communications according to UWGC's brand refresh communication strategy.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Actively managed a vast network of young professionals including cabinet relations, social media channels, and e-communications. Maintained relationships across 11+ corporate partners to cultivate young professional donor base. Transformed the Young Leader affinity group structure to closely align with the Strategic Plan.Executed a corporate sponsorship strategy in partnership with Young Leader cabinet and resource development staff.Planed numerous outreach events including a Speaker Series, member networking, and myriad volunteer projects. Developed highly complex community-wide appeals including direct mail, email, advertising, and engagement solicitations.Advanced Strategic Plan initiatives via carefully-selected community-wide events to promote broad-based public awareness of United Way’s mission. Evaluated various donor platforms to streamline Resource Development digital fundraising operations. Analyzed and reorganized YL aggregate data across multiple technology systems.

Helped support the management and oversight of United Way of Greater Cleveland's affinity groups: The Young Leaders and the Women's Leadership Council. This included the development and execution of strategies to attract and sustain growth, along with management of volunteers to execute programs and events to ensure a positive donor experience. Oversaw the creation of marketing materials for the programs and activities.Secured speakers and planned flow of events and handling of logistical details. Provided back-up staffing and support for other donor engagement opportunities. Maintained and cultivated relationships with donors and prospects.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Managed a portfolio of 100+ assigned corporate accounts by providing excellent customer service and organized documentation for successful United Way campaigns.Developed and delivered presentations with the goal of informing donors of United Way’s impact and message.Assisted in the goal-setting process and fundraising projection.

Solicited and coordinated in-kind donations for the Silver Spoon Awards.Supported vendor logistics, participation, and day-of event coordination.Prepared meeting materials for the planning committee and provided appropriate follow-up.Executed the promotion of the Silver Spoon Awards via Twitter, and also launched an Instagram account showcasing participating restaurants and auction items.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Responsible for all aspects of a large-market adult contemporary morning show on 102.1 WDOK . Duties included:*researching topics*booking guests *editing audio content for website*writing guest bios and on-air contentDrove listeners to the WDOK website through various forms of social media platforms.Directed the morning show internship program through collaboration with a number of higher education institutions.Collaborated with other departments to help execute station promotions and contests.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Assisted producer by researching topics for a Hot Adult contemporary morning show on WQAL. Edited audio and loaded various show segments including scheduled traffic reports into the audio software system. Also responsible for guest relations during dynamic, interactive broadcast featuring in-studio audience.

Radio And Television Broadcasting

Journalism