Izabela Babinska Email & Phone Number

Petoskey, Michigan

• Manage grant portfolio and maintain relationships with community foundations and local funding entities• Research, develop and design proposals and stewardship reports for individual donors and foundations• Responsible for researching and qualifying new funding sources to reach Foundation’s annual fundraising goal

Charleston, South Carolina Area

• Managed annual fund program and gift processing team • Partnered with Director of Major Gifts, VP of Development and CEO to plan and implement planned giving and major gifts programs; managed portfolio of 50 corporate and individual prospects• Project managed strategy, communications and events for inaugural Giving Day which resulted in$63,000 raised in one day of giving and engaged more than 150 first-time donors

Charleston, South Carolina Area

• Developed and implemented 7-week curriculum for Introduction to Nonprofit Management• Instructed and mentored students in the areas of grant writing, strategic planning and fundraising• Identified and engaged strategic nonprofit partners for student internships that reflected College’sphilanthropic and community outreach goals

Southeastern Michigan

• Partner with major gifts team, consultant, and volunteer leadership to develop campaign strategy, implement feasibility study and identify top-tier prospects• Implement and manage donor cultivation events and activities • Provide Raiser’s Edge training and assist with compliance for regional prospect tracking system• Assist with regional planned giving program, including marketing, recognition and trustee relations• Manage committee and annual grant-making process for Endowed… Show more • Partner with major gifts team, consultant, and volunteer leadership to develop campaign strategy, implement feasibility study and identify top-tier prospects• Implement and manage donor cultivation events and activities • Provide Raiser’s Edge training and assist with compliance for regional prospect tracking system• Assist with regional planned giving program, including marketing, recognition and trustee relations• Manage committee and annual grant-making process for Endowed Fund Show less

Ypsilanti, Mi

• Provide communications, research and administrative support for three Gifts Officers and regional Vice President in the areas of major gifts, planned giving, donor relations and special events• Work with an internal team, partners throughout the health system and external resources to research, compose and submit grants and proposals to private donors and foundations• Responsible for end-of-campaign recognition for more than 400 private and corporate donors • Participate in AFP… Show more • Provide communications, research and administrative support for three Gifts Officers and regional Vice President in the areas of major gifts, planned giving, donor relations and special events• Work with an internal team, partners throughout the health system and external resources to research, compose and submit grants and proposals to private donors and foundations• Responsible for end-of-campaign recognition for more than 400 private and corporate donors • Participate in AFP networking and educational events on various fundraising topics Show less

Ann Arbor, Mi

• Collaborated with marketing team to edit and design proposals for prospective clients• Worked on developing copy and design for client and company websites • Maintained company accounts through QuickBooks and Workamajig software

East Lansing Mi

• Developed and implemented social media outreach and communication plan • Participated in strategic communications, outreach and budget meetings• Researched and drafted membership documents, including letters, proposals, newsletter articles and promotional materials• Planned and promoted J. Lee Memorial dinner and reception, attended by over 100 people

• Completed financial reports, ordered stock, audited tills• Trained staff of 5 – 10 people; developed training materials

East Lansing, Mi

• Utilized social media to expand blog audience • Researched potential guest bloggers and outreach opportunities

Lansing, Mi

• Researched funding opportunities, drafted and submitted grants• Recruited and trained 40 – 50 volunteers for Sparrow Children’s Center Giveathon • Assisted in event planning, designed promotional materials and completed clerical tasks

• Designed cover art • Solicited and selected photography submissions for print• Collaborated with editorial team to establish an undergraduate-focused identity for the journal

Valencia, Spain

• Translated texts from English to Spanish• Utilize copyediting tools and strategies prior to publication

Fenton, Mi

• Responsible for camper, staff, and equipment safety• Coordinated waterfront activities and lifeguard schedules • Trained and mentored junior staff

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Non-Profit Management

Faculty Led Study Abroad To New Zealand, Comparing And Contrasting Healthcare Systems

Ba, Professional Writing With An Emphasis On Writing For Communities And Cultures

Activities and Societies: Red Cedar Review (Art and Design Editor), Writer's Bloc (Treasurer/ Communities and Cultures Track Representative)

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Spanish Language And Literature

Activities and Societies: Study Abroad in Valencia, Spain