Jacqueline Bigush Email & Phone Number

Chesterfield, Michigan, United States

Detroit, Michigan, United States

1. Maintain and enhance the Arrupe Society Planned Giving program (275+). Work to ensure that the program continues to be an integral part of the overall development effort.2. Annually steward members of the Arrupe Society.3. Cultivate planned gift prospects, prepare financial illustrations of proposed gifts, and draft gift agreements for review by prospects and their advisors.4. Identify planned gift prospects based on analysis of past giving trends and relationships.5. Develop and produce materials to market the Arrupe Society.6. Write articles for institutional publications that highlight planned gift opportunities.7. Oversee multiple mailings and emails that highlight planned gift opportunities.8. Monitor and update the planned giving website.9. Participate in professional development activities of the Planned Giving Roundtable and report relevant information back to the Advancement Department.10. Maintain complete and accurate files of existing and future gifts.11. Oversee and manage all aspects of a portfolio of 75+ major gift prospects. 12. Oversee all communications to Portfolio benefactors, including annual fund, major gift campaign solicitation, birthday cards, Christmas cards, acknowledgement letters, report, etc. Document all activity in Raiser's Edge.13. Solicit $750,000 in cash and multi-year pledges annually.14. Participate in monthly meeting with the President and Vice President of Institutional Advancement and work closely with the advancement team to meet overall fundraising goals.15. Participate in Development events including Annual Scholarship Auction, President's Society Mass and Reception, Reunion and Circle of Care Prayer Service and Dinner.

1. Supervises the Director of Admissions & Enrollment, the Data Manager, the Alumni Relations Coordinator and the Events & Volunteer Manager.2. Responsible for overseeing the recruitment, admissions and enrollment process. Ensures student success as they transition to Eton.3. Develop and implement a comprehensive, result-orientated fundraising plan that includes a focus on major gifts, annual appeals, foundation grants and planned giving.4. Manage, cultivate, and expand a portfolio of top prospects and donors.5. Management and execution of major school and fundraising events.6. Active engagement of alumni and alumni parents.

1. Develop and implement a comprehensive, result-orientated fundraising plan that includes a focus on major gifts, annual appeals, foundation grants and planned giving.2. Manage, cultivate, and expand a portfolio of top prospects and donors.3. Grant writing and application.

Detroit, Michigan

(1) Supervise professional and student staff members(2) Evaluate data from self-initiated and standard enrollment reports to determine actions which will maximize recruitment efforts(3) Develop, implement, and evaluate recruitment and admission events(4) Develop, implement, and evaluate an alumni recruitment program(5) Initiate and maintain contact with high school counselors, administrators and staff(6) Supervise the campus visit program(7) Administer special scholarship programs(8) Assist in organizing staff travel(9) Coordinate the admission process for accelerated programs(10) Assist with recruitment and marketing campaigns(11) Review academic qualifications and make admissions decisions(12) Communicate and explain financial aid information to prospective students(13) Coordinate programs for assigned liaison roles between the Office of Admissions and other Detroit Mercy departments(14) Collaborate with various University stakeholders during the recruitment and admission process(15) Recruit at day and evening events as a representative of the University(16) Work with the Director to refine systems by which to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment programs and processing activities(17) Foster a spirit of cooperation among all staff members to accomplish common goals and objectives(18) Contribute to the overall success of Office of Admissions and the University by performing other duties and responsibilities as needed

Warren, Mi

Responsible for all aspects of new student recruiting, interviewing potential student, career counseling, application and enrollment process, financial aid assistance, and transfer credit evaluation in conjunction with the college registrar

Clinton Township, Michigan

• Responsible for new student recruitment, performing all duties of prior role, in addition to managing an office of 25 employees and work studies• Co-lead in the hiring and training of new admissions advisors and administrative assistants, to include phoning skills, interview skills, and product knowledge, as well as professionalism and culture training• Represented Admissions on all Academic Advisory Boards at the college, as well as serving as college representative for numerous advisory boards at secondary education institutions throughout Macomb County• Responsible for counseling office visits at all Macomb County high schools, developing relationships with hundreds of high school counselors and meeting with high school juniors and seniors• Contributed to the development and marketing of new programs in conjunction with Deans, Program Directors, and academic faculty• Lead Project Manager in the organization and execution of major events at the college, including New Student Orientations, Financial Aid Workshop, Senior and High School Tour Groups (for Allied Health, Business, IT and Human Services areas)• Developed and implemented admission training manuals for Baker College academic programs

Clinton Township, Mi

• Responsible for new student recruitment of both traditional and non-traditional students • Exceeded weekly, monthly, and annual recruitment goals resulting in a 40% increase in new student enrollment from 1999 to 2010• Consistently presented with the weekly and monthly office “Top Achiever” recruitment award• Responsible for all aspects of new student recruiting, interviewing potential student, career counseling, application and enrollment process, financial aid assistance, and transfer credit evaluation in conjunction with the college registrar• Lead mentor and trainer for new admissions advisors• Served as the Clinton Township campus International Student Advisor, assisting all potential new international students in obtaining an I-20, the document necessary to apply for an F1 Student Visa• Represented Baker College at numerous college and career fairs

Troy, Mi

• Responsible for inside sales and marketing of the company’s products and services, which offered assessment, development, coaching, online and blended learning, and leadership strategy services• Built strong relationships and provided excellent customer service to clients• Key participant in sales presentations to potential clients • Expanded and diversified service offerings to current customers

Certificate, Developing Annual Sustainability

Ba, Psychology