Jessica Luther Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

As a Senior Partnerships Associate at FreeWill, I've had the privilege of driving impactful partnerships with churches and religious organizations nationwide. I've consistently met and exceeded quarterly quotas. Looking forward to guiding and mentoring a high-performing SDR team. My role involves connecting faith organizations with stewardship and legacy solutions, collaborating closely with Account Executives on prospecting strategies, and serving as a primary contact for potential nonprofit partnerships. I'm deeply passionate about supporting nonprofits! Joining FreeWill has not only allowed me to advance my career but also contribute to a meaningful mission of raising $1T for charity.

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Bartending and creating espresso drinks, beer, wine, and cocktails.Provide excellent customer service.Reconcile cash at shift open and manage cash register during the shift.

St. Paul, Mn

Collected and organized 160+ auction items for Ordway Circle of the Stars Gala "Puttin' On The Glitz" Live, Silent, and Online auctions.Wrote auction item descriptions for online viewing and the event program copy.Provided general clerical support for OCOS Board and attended committee and board meetings.Maintained Audience View, Excel databases, and preparing mailings.Coordinated and wrote e-blasts, thank-you letters, phone calls, and corporate and individual donor request letters.Created content and maintained BiddingforGood online auction activitiesProvided support with grant proposals.Supervised 7 volunteers during the set-up, execution, and close of the silent auction.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Ensuring excellent customer service at business and nonprofit events to take the stress of event planning off of the clients' plates.Supporting the needs of event managers, clients, and event attendees.Assisting with set-up, execution, and tear-down at events.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Gift and membership data processing in Raiser's Edge and management of the donor acknowledgment system.Volunteer management: recruiting, training, and providing guidance and support to 250 Minnesota State Fair Foundation volunteers.Project Lead: 2020 website development and content management. Continue to maintain content and monitor analytics.Design, write and edit content for Foundation appeals, digital marketing and printed materials including the annual report, social media posts, and e-newsletters.Staff liaison to the Marketing Committee- reporting on marketing results and working with committee members to enhance the Foundation's marketing strategy. Coordinate Give to the Max Day campaigns, promoting through social media, email and partnering with the Minnesota State Fair's marketing department.Collaborate with Minnesota State Fair departments to promote the funding needs of the fair and report results to donors.Work with videographers, photographers, and freelance writers to tell the story of the Foundation.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Developed, designed and wrote communication for Elevate Life supporters and members, including multiple websites, quarterly print newsletters and monthly emails, membership manuals and fundraising materials.Organized spring and fall affiliate member seminars for 100+ volunteers, staff and board members.Created and managed event calendars and timing and action documents for donor events and affiliation trainings.Maintained and created content for social media presence on Facebook and LinkedIn.Managed, created content and updated three WordPress websites: client-, member- and donor-facing. Measured website and social media audience data and insights to continuously improve communications.Coordinated the move of donor records from WayCool to Salesforce: identifying report preferences and workflows, writing template acknowledgment letters, and ensuring that all donor and member records transitioned accurately.Created member training presentations on best practices for websites, advertising, branding and social media.Supported the Director of Development with online fundraising campaigns through Give to the Max Day (GiveMN.org) and Classy.org.Affiliate support services- answered phones and email inquiries, updated and managed member website, prepared and shipped affiliate materials.

Lincoln, Ne And St. Paul, Mn

Created shareable content on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.Measured and interpreted website, online and news media and social media data for monthly reports to leadership.Answered customer (blood donor) questions in a timely manner via social media.Coordinated monthly and holiday promotions in multiple cities across the Midwest.Assisted the Development Director and Nebraska marketing team with Give to Lincoln Day 2014 efforts, significantly increasing the number of financial contributors.

St. Paul, Mn

Managed the logistics for donor events, including serving on event committees for multiple "What's Your Type?" and "Give to the Max Day" events.Supported all marketing, communication and fundraising efforts through Innovative Blood Resources' (IBR) development, volunteer services, donor recruitment/sales and marketing departments. Led and coordinated multiple processes, including the marketing intake process, department works-in-progress report, IBR's financial donor database, the eDonor blood donor database, BidPal guest registration and email campaign managers.Managed and created shareable content for IBR, Memorial Blood Centers and Nebraska Community Blood Bank's Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn accounts.Expanded the financial donor email list to match the direct mailing list.Assisted the Development Director with Give to the Max Day 2013 and 2014 efforts, doubling the financial contributions and donors from years prior.Trained sales and human resources employees on the benefits of using social media platforms like Linkedin, Facebook, Glassdoor and Twitter.Provided reporting and analytics for IBR leadership, including media coverage reports and web and social media analytics.Generated recipient and donor story leads, and scheduled interviews and photoshoots.Coordinated monthly and holiday promotions in multiple cities across the Midwest.Marketing and promotion point-of-contact for HeroHub blood donor membership platform and database. Answered marketing department phone calls and emails. Oversaw blood donor rewards program, inventory, and membership fulfillment.Partnered with local promotional item vendors to offer trinkets and incentives to blood donors.Marketing lead on communications material consistency at multiple locations.Represented Memorial Blood Centers at blood drives and events.Member of the Safety Committee.Supervised interns and volunteers for "What's Your Type?" and "Minneapolis Step-Up" campaigns.

St. Paul, Mn

Solicited and organized auction items for the "What's Your Type?" event on May 2, 2013.Uploaded auction items, item requests, and donor information to BidPal.2013 Event committee member.Collected website and Facebook analytics.Gathered price quotes for marketing materials and promotional items.

Saint Paul, Mn

Edited and revised fundraising materials.Updated eTapestry database and managing reports.Prepared donation and sponsorship request letters for silent auction and raffle items.Planned the 20th Annual Penny Golf Scramble for 140+ golfers.Created Social Media and Communications plans for the Penny Program Fellowships & Scholarship and the Jared P. Stene Scholarship.Organized and uploaded fellowship and scholarship applications onto Nonprofit Office for board members to view online.

Mn State Fair

Provided support for events including the annual Taste of the Fair fundraising event, the First Glance event and Foundation activities leading up to the Minnesota State Fair.Contacted potential event donors to secure auction donations and delivery.Helped with event set up, hosting and cleanup.Provided clerical and database support using Raiser's Edge and prepared mailings for the Foundation.Edited and proofed communication materials.Trained and supervised 15 volunteers during set-up, execution, and close down of fundraising activities and silent auction at Taste of the Fair.Prepared materials for and supervised 100+ volunteers during the Great Minnesota Get Together.Collected and organized 100+ auction and prize items for Taste of the Fair.

Organized restaurant fundraisers for events in Seattle, Wisconsin Dells, etc.Called churches and ministries across the country to pitch youth events.Provided administrative and organizational tasks. Prepared brochures, event booklets, and informative materials for mailings and event packets.Coordinated hotel room assignments for conference attendees.Reviewed hotel facility agreements and contracts.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Directed and planned an exhibition for 4,000 attendees, contacted vendors, exhibitors, veteran organizations and groups, and local businesses.Created a PR plan for the Veteran's Day campaign, promoting the event to veteran families and VFWs in Metro-Twin Cities.Worked on a PR planning team for a new location campaign through social media, emails, and word of mouth communications. Developed a full event marketing plan for three months leading up to the event.Managed the Kids Zone- supervising 1000+ children and 5-10 volunteers.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Built relationships with college students, local churches and businesses at UW- OshkoshWorked with the Project Director at the PULSE Outreach event March 4, 2011 at UW- Oshkosh for 4,000 attendees: supervised and set up stage management, organized and set up the catering order for staff members and bands, experienced day of logistics from set up to tear down, managed ticket sales and lines, coordinated, trained, and supervised 5-15 volunteers throughout the event.Used Excel to manage database entries, completed pricing bids of local printing businesses.Cold called and emailed 150 Twin Cities churches, businesses, and students. Media pitched to the Twin Cities Christian media for the National Day of Prayer May 5, 2011 event with 6,000 attendees.

Directed and planned an exhibition for 4,000 attendees, contacted vendors, exhibitors, and local businesses for donations and sponsorships.Participated in marketing, public relations and event planning meetings. Met with and organized vendors, and scheduled meetings for group projects.Talent managed for the Veggie Tales™ Bob, Larry, and Larry Boy mascots. Wrote pitch letters to potential vendors and the Twin Cities Christian community (600+ churches).

Helped to brand and market r2 services to local high schools, middle schools, and families in the Roseville area. Designed post cards and posters for events and marketing using Adobe.Tutored and volunteered with middle school students.