Jill H. Stratton Email & Phone Number

Elon, Nc, Us

Elon, North Carolina

As the Associate Director of Alumni Engagement & Campaign Operations, I led all regional efforts for the Elon LEADS Campaign, a comprehensive fundraising campaign with a goal of $250 million to support student scholarships, faculty mentorship, engaged learning and capital projects. I was responsible for the planning and execution of all regional campaign events including venue selection, vendor negotiation, registration technology, event communications, and coordination of speaker and… Show more As the Associate Director of Alumni Engagement & Campaign Operations, I led all regional efforts for the Elon LEADS Campaign, a comprehensive fundraising campaign with a goal of $250 million to support student scholarships, faculty mentorship, engaged learning and capital projects. I was responsible for the planning and execution of all regional campaign events including venue selection, vendor negotiation, registration technology, event communications, and coordination of speaker and programmatic logistics, through management of an extensive budget. In 2019, I designed and managed five, 30-member regional campaign volunteer committees comprised of major gift prospects in top regional markets to assist with campaign launch events and peer-to-peer outreach. Show less

Elon, North Carolina

As the Associate Director of Alumni Engagement, I provided leadership to the Alumni Engagement team with a focus on regional programming. I was directly responsible for the execution of the Evening for Elon event series with the university president as well as the management of 15 of our regional alumni chapters. Additionally, I oversaw the overall strategic development of our regional alumni engagement programs in partnership with the Senior Coordinator of Regional Alumni Engagement.

Elon, North Carolina

As the Assistant Director of Regional Alumni Engagement, I oversaw the overall strategic development of regional alumni programming in partnership with the Coordinator of Regional Alumni Engagement. I was directly responsible for the planning and execution of the Evening for Elon event series with the university president as well as the direct management of 15 of our regional alumni chapters.

As the Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Special events, I was responsible for the strategic planning and management of annual Homecoming and Alumni Awards programs, in addition to other on-campus alumni events.

As the Coordinator of Alumni Engagement and Special Events, I took special responsibility for achieving annual homecoming attendance goals. This included full-cycle responsibilities for coordinating this anchor program, not limited to: • Developing new and innovative activities to meet the interests and needs of alumni• Marketing and communications to drive participation• Event management• Internal coordination with campus partners• The engagement of alumni throughout… Show more As the Coordinator of Alumni Engagement and Special Events, I took special responsibility for achieving annual homecoming attendance goals. This included full-cycle responsibilities for coordinating this anchor program, not limited to: • Developing new and innovative activities to meet the interests and needs of alumni• Marketing and communications to drive participation• Event management• Internal coordination with campus partners• The engagement of alumni throughout the experienceIn addition to homecoming and other departmental event responsibilities, I recruited and managed approximately 130 Social Media Ambassador alumni volunteers. Show less

Elon, Nc

• Developed a strategic plan to identify, cultivate and steward Elon Alumni as partners, advocates and investors of the University.• Managed a portfolio of Elon Alumni to build relationships and to engage them in activities that will enhance the future of the University. • Provided support to the overall Alumni Engagement Team and University Advancement as a whole.

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

• Developed and monitored social media content (Facebook, Blog Posts, Website, Videos) for many diverse clients• Branding and Marketing to further develop and implement clients’ sense of brand direction and purpose• Researched and analyzed competitive groups to help better position clients in the marketplace

Greater New York City Area

• Developed and monitored social media content (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr) for various clients• Regularly pitched and monitored client exposure in various media outlets through outreach, promotional mailings and follow-up• Special Event Experience: National Donut Day, Aspen Food & Wine Classic, 31 Days of German Riesling

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

• Developed and monitored social media content (Blog Posts) for a major client• Regularly pitched and monitored client exposure in various media outlets through telephone and email pitches, media lists and media tracking• Researched and analyzed competitive groups to help better position client in the marketplace

Burlington, North Carolina

• Developed and updated website content for events and promotions• Wrote and distributed press releases and advertisement copy as needed • Planned and executed special events for major donors and community members

Sarasota, Florida Area

• Developed and monitored social media content (Facebook) for the aquarium and its mascot page• Wrote and pitched grant proposals to charitable organizations to benefit scientists researching the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill• Planned and executed special events for major patrons, community members and aquarium visitors

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Ba, Strategic Communications

Activities and Societies: Isabella Cannon Leadership Program, PRSSA, Ketchum Mindfire Program, Student Alumni Council, Alpha Omicron Pi