Jacquelyn Blake, Cfre Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny

New York City Metropolitan Area

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

- Developed and implemented a comprehensive, measurable fundraising strategy for the individual giving program by establishing a process to move donors through the donor lifecycle - Spearheaded 55 design projects for digital and direct marketing accomplishing an average of 85% overall engagement and a 45% click through rate - Strengthened our major donor pipeline by identifying, qualifying, and securing over 10% of current individual giving donors in under six months - Audited current technology to identify more efficient software platforms to streamline fundraising activities

Greenbelt, Maryland, United States

- Systematized core comprehensive development strategies to diversify streams of revenue through sustainable and measurable practices - Built a strong foundation for a planned giving program by creating policies and procedures, elevator pitches for staff, and all direct marketing efforts - Unified the efforts of the development department with all programmatic work by breaking down silos and promoting a culture of philanthropy

- Designed a full-fledged major gift program targeting all women-owned/led corporate gifts - Formulated a targeted inclusive marketing plan geared toward women-centered philanthropy for the Women Build event - Improved donor retention by 85% by building long-lasting relationships and aligning women donor’s passions and interests to the mission

- Founded the fundraising program and met the $500,000 startup operational goal in under 6 months - Built a diverse and engaged board of directors by providing fundraising training on identification and solicitation - Lead a team of 4 people to manage, operate, and support all fundraising activities - Improved the performance of the team by effectively delegating tasks that enhanced professional growth

I led the Preferred Employer Program, securing strategic partnerships with community employers for members to engage in gainful employment. As a result, I secured a 75% success rate in providing gainful employment for our members. I worked closely with employers to tailor jobs for our members who suffered from mental illness. My proudest accomplishment was building strong relationships that empowered employers to become corporate sponsors, deepening connections to our mission.