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Englewood, Colorado, United States

Englewood, Colorado, United States

➥ Serve as a Committee member of eight organizing fundraisers and successfully raise approximately $60K each year to support a community of 500 students and 60 faculty/staff➥ Manage all functionalities of the Silent Auction Pro (SAP) mobile bidding platform, handling ticket, game, and raffle sales totaling $6K and curating an auction catalog worth nearly $60K➥ Secure more than $7K in auction item donations annually from local businesses, manage the tracking and receipt of all donations, and maintain clear communication with approximately 150 business donors➥ Train and supervise onsite volunteers, coordinate onsite registration and check-in processes, and monitor silent and live auction bidding activities during the event➥ Addressed technical challenges from integrating SAP with the Parent Party ticketing system using strategic solutions to boost operational efficiency and enhance user experience; analysis of SAP’s limitations, including the 30-day event archival rule and single-active-event constraints, revealed significant hurdles for an in-person fundraisero Collaborated with SAP support team and leveraged SAP expertise to develop a strategy and meet committee needs while accommodating SAP's technical limitationso Auctions in 2022 and 2023 demonstrated the critical role of a flexible and efficient mobile bidding platform in fundraising success and community engagement. Proactive research and strategic SAP solution implementation highlighted a dedication to operational excellence and stakeholder satisfaction, emphasizing the platforms contribution to significant fundraising results and community cohesion

Denver, Colorado, United States

➥ Joined the Board of Directors, leveraging a decade of expertise in writing, communications, event planning, and client relations to support the nonprofits mission➥ Spearheaded communications efforts by authoring blog posts to promote Tiny Tots concerts and annual fundraisers and utilizing personal social media and email accounts for event promotion, significantly enhancing audience reach➥ Played a pivotal role on the event committee for six years, applying extensive event-planning experience to alleviate the workload of the Executive Director and Program Director➥ Successfully navigated the transition to virtual and hybrid fundraising events during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring the organization, continuity and adaptability in unprecedented times➥ Served as Board Secretary, unanimously elected, streamlining board governance through the development of a meeting minutes template and the organization of governance documents, enhancing operational efficiency➥ Chaired the Governance Committee in the final two years, leading critical updates to the mission and vision statements and overseeing the revision and creation of essential governance documents to support organizational growth➥ Raised more than $54K in direct donations from personal network and an additional ~$40K in business donations and sponsorships, alongside the successful recruitment of a new board member upon term completion➥ Instrumental in the organization's survival and growth through the pandemic and serving nearly 100,000 children globally through virtual programs, resulting in a significant increase in website engagement from 20,000 to 2 million hits annually➥ Facilitated the organizations largest fundraising event in 2022, raising $150K, marking a significant achievement in IO's fundraising efforts

Arlington, Virginia, United States

➥ Fostered collaboration with ERG peers and leveraged in-house graphics editing, and IT teams to produce high-quality, comprehensive deliverables for a varied client base➥ Orchestrated the planning and execution of five major annual events for federal and nonprofit clients, overseeing site selections, vendor negotiations, and the coordination of approximately $300K in event necessities annually➥ Led a dedicated team of four ERG professionals, expanding to a ten-member team during event peaks, and maintained effective relationships with ~50 vendors yearly to support event and project needs➥ Played a foundational role in supporting the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I 2 SL) from its early stages, notably in elevating the Laboratories for the 21st Century (Labs21) Annual Conference to a premier event. Rapidly advanced to Conference Manager, underscoring a unique blend of leadership and technical proficiencyo Championed the seamless transition of the Labs21 program and conference from government to nonprofit status under I 2 SL, aligning with strategic objectives and ensuring continuityo Spearheaded the comprehensive management of the annual conference, demonstrating exceptional capability in event planning, logistics, and execution, leading to a doubling of attendance and exhibitorso Directed the strategic expansion of I 2 SL's operational and governance structures, contributing to the evolution from a 3-person board to a robust entity with a significant national footprinto Instituted the Go Beyond Awards, cementing a legacy of recognizing industry excellence and contributing to the sustained prestige of the I 2 SL annual conference and programo Transitioned I 2 SL from its nascent phase to a thriving organization underscoring a keen ability to navigate complex challenges, drive strategic initiatives, and deliver tangible results, setting a lasting foundation for future growth