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Chicago'S Northshore - 5 Suburban Communities

BeMoved is a dance experience that inspires people of all movement levels to fully express themselves through the beauty of dance. It is a safe, accessible and musical workout that makes you feel beautiful. Gentle BeMoved is designed for participants with limited mobility but love to move and dance. Founded by the iconic Chicago dancer and choreographer Sherry Zunker, BeMoved will change your life forever.

Skokie, Wilmette, Evanston, Lake Forest, Northbrook, Vernon Hills, Il - And Gilda’S Club

Virtually

In September, I began teaching virtual dance fitness classes for the blind. It has heightened my appreciation for dance, as I had to learn to teach movement in pictures. My dancers are so brave and enthusiastic and are teaching me far more than I am teaching them.

Evanston

Random Acts of Flowers Chicago (RAF Chicago) recycles and re-purposes flowers by engaging dedicated volunteer teams to deliver beautiful bouquets and moments of kindness to individuals in healthcare facilities across the Chicagoland area. As a recycling "green" nonprofit organization, RAF is committed to nourishing the health of the environment, individuals and the community.

Libertyville, Il

Lambs Farm -- Helping people with developmental disabilities lead productive, happy lives and connecting with the human spirit in us all.* Responsible for the direction and management of the development function.* Serve as the lead major gifts officer through identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major gifts.* Implement major gifts, capital, and the fundraising campaigns concurrent with the annual fund.* Supervise development activities including donor acquisition and retention, prospect research, corporate and foundation relations and individual contributions.* Direct the planning and implementation of major fundraising special events and other stewardship events.* Support efforts of the marketing team to further the public image and awareness of Lambs Farm* Provide support to the Fundraising Committee and Board of Directors.* Serve as an enthusiastic, articulate and visible spokesperson for Lambs Farm -- which is the easiest part of all...

Vernon Hills, Il

CASA LAKE COUNTY | Vernon Hills | 2012 - June 2014$1.1 MILLION NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ADVOCATING FOR ABUSED & NEGLECTED CHILDRENDirector, Development & Communications Summer 2012-June 2014Development: Developed a multi-channel fundraising plan designed to meet FY14 goals. Created and executed campaigns targeting individuals, corporations and Corporations for CASA. Oversaw all foundation grant applications. Assisted the Executive Director in board management, advised a newly founded Young Professionals Board and managed development budget and database. Executed three major fundraising events – CASABLANCA 2014 (grossed $322,000), two golf events (net $180,000). Responsible for corporate sponsorships and partnerships. Increased revenue 8% year to date; generated 461 new donors in 2013, increased number of volunteers 40% over 18 months. Worked closely with the Board to cultivate major donors and generate new corporate funders.Communications:Developed comprehensive multi-media communications plan, generating an 80% increase in media coverage. Launched CASA’s first social media initiative, creating a vibrant Facebook presence, initiated a website redesign to increase interactivity, fundraising options and donor/volunteer communications. Designed, wrote and distributed A Child’s Voice, a monthly online newsletter, online appeals, board reports and speeches. Using CASA’s Speaker’s Bureau, comprised of volunteers, increased visibility in the community through partnerships with local churches, synagogues, Exchange Clubs and Rotaries. Coached and trained senior staff, volunteers and Board on speaking engagements and messaging.

Wttw 11 & 98.7 Wfmt

Highly experienced communications and community engagement executive who gets results through integrated communications strategies and partnerships that align with the marketing and philanthropic goals of a corporation or non-profit organization. Excellent in public speaking, written and visual communications. Experience in media, hospitality, publishing, and entertainment companies.EXPERIENCE● Strategic Communications: Executed communications plan targeted to build the brand and grow corporate sponsorships through integrated marketing plans for flagship programs and milestone events.● Corporate Fundraising & Partnerships: Raised approximately $1 million in corporate sponsored revenue for production underwriting and operational funding.● Board of Trustee Management: Served as the key staff liaison to the Marketing & Advertising Committee, which is comprised of 10 members of a 65-person board. ● Community Relations/Events: Leveraged community relations programs and high profile community engagement events to increase viewership, increase fundraising and philanthropic support and contribute to community wellbeing. ● Brand/Communications & Media Relations: Raised the company’s profile by leveraging local and national media contacts to establish a unified, favorable image for the company and its programs.

Greater Chicago Area

Chicago Public Relations Firm

Key clients included Video Arts (a John Cleese training film company) Tribune Entertainment, Pickett Suite Hotels