Jessica Barnes, M.A. Email & Phone Number

Estes Park, Co, Us

Nags Head, Nc

Outer Banks Forever, a branch of Eastern National, is a new initiative that will provide philanthropic support, enhance education programs, and serve as a partnership hub for the Outer Banks national parks - Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Wright Brothers National Memorial, and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site.

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

The Shenandoah National Park Trust is the official philanthropic partner of Shenandoah National Park. We invest in programs and initiatives that ensure our park remains a crown jewel of the National Park Service—and a national treasure for all to enjoy—for generations to come. My role is to connect people who love the park to ways they can support it through philanthropy. I oversee our fundraising and communications efforts - including creating yearly strategic development & communications… Show more The Shenandoah National Park Trust is the official philanthropic partner of Shenandoah National Park. We invest in programs and initiatives that ensure our park remains a crown jewel of the National Park Service—and a national treasure for all to enjoy—for generations to come. My role is to connect people who love the park to ways they can support it through philanthropy. I oversee our fundraising and communications efforts - including creating yearly strategic development & communications plans, meeting and engaging our donors, building our planned giving and monthly giving programs, and exploring new ways to achieve our mission through marketing and fundraising. Show less

Right Hand Events is a full service conference and event planning company that assists clients with all aspects of preparation, logistics planning, event management and on-site execution. From community events, to conferences and galas, we know it takes a team…let us be your right hand!

Greater San Diego Area

The Spirit of Leadership program strives to educate and inspire a diverse group of teen girls to become leaders in their own lives and their communities. Girls develop the confidence, knowledge and skills they need to be successful leaders of their own futures.Developed, managed & implemented all aspects of the Spirit of Leadership conference series including program design & content, marketing, volunteers, sponsorships, and budget management. Expanded community outreach through… Show more The Spirit of Leadership program strives to educate and inspire a diverse group of teen girls to become leaders in their own lives and their communities. Girls develop the confidence, knowledge and skills they need to be successful leaders of their own futures.Developed, managed & implemented all aspects of the Spirit of Leadership conference series including program design & content, marketing, volunteers, sponsorships, and budget management. Expanded community outreach through strengthened partnerships with the intent to increase volunteer engagement, brand awareness and fundraising opportunities. Implemented efficient data management systems utilizing Salesforce platform. Led strategic planning process to redesign program structure and develop research based outcomes. Successes include a 15% increase in program revenue, and a 60% increase in volunteer retention rates. Show less

Greater San Diego Area

Created, implemented and managed content for social media, blog, website and monthly e-newsletter. Strategically integrated all electronic, social media and mailing campaigns to increase brand awareness and individual giving. Developed a Marketing Plan to increase brand awareness and a Fundraising Plan to increase organizational revenue through year round individual giving campaign, grant writing and securing corporate sponsorships.

Developed a volunteer program to recruit, retain and recognize volunteers while also cultivating future volunteer leaders. Founded Young Professionals Committee and managed various committees to meet the organization’s strategic initiatives. Created and implemented successful fundraising campaigns and Board giving plan. Marketing: Developed social media strategy, updated website content, composed monthly e-newsletter and served as staff liaison to the Communications Committee. Led the… Show more Developed a volunteer program to recruit, retain and recognize volunteers while also cultivating future volunteer leaders. Founded Young Professionals Committee and managed various committees to meet the organization’s strategic initiatives. Created and implemented successful fundraising campaigns and Board giving plan. Marketing: Developed social media strategy, updated website content, composed monthly e-newsletter and served as staff liaison to the Communications Committee. Led the management and promotion of the Komen Survivor Celebration and the Central Virginia Race for the Cure. Show less

Managed all office functions including processing donations and coordinating timely acknowledgments. Trained and managed office volunteers, composed and distributed monthly e-newsletter, managed website and social media content, and assisted in event planning and management.

Managed incoming donations and timely acknowledgements. Updated Board documents and prepared materials for fundraising events. Also served as Team In Training Intern: Prepared materials to distribute to event participants, maintained contact with participants regarding fundraising progress and learned all aspects of planning, budgeting, and coordinating a fundraising event.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Nonprofit Management And Leadership

Non-Profit Marketing Certificate

Non-Profit Fundraising & Development Certificate

Busniess Communications & Technology

Activities and Societies: Co-Chair of S.H.A.R.E (Students Helping Achieve Rewarding Experiences)