Jolly J. Email & Phone Number

Tennessee, United States

Responsible for the successful development and implementation in East Tennessee of the TN Chapter's comprehensive fund raising program.

United States

Oversaw the national CF Cycle for Life and CF Climb programs to ensure growth and success.Helped manage the national CF Cycle for Life and CF Climb programs to ensure growth and success.Managed and supported chapters across the country through resource development and individual coaching.Developed strategic plans to increase growth and revenue with donor-centric focus.Helped increase overall net revenue from 2012 to 2014 by 27% for CF Climb and 46% for CF Cycle for Life.

North Carolina, United States

Planned/executed/managed all aspects of the Charlotte Chapter's Great Strides one-day walks in Charlotte, Gastonia and Rock Hill, including walker and volunteer recruitment, corporate recruitment and retention, and overall logistics and fundraising development.Planned/executed/managed all aspects of the Charlotte Chapter's inaugural CF Cycle for Life event, a one-day bicycling event covering 35 and 65 miles. This includes cyclist and volunteer recruitment, corporate recruitment and retention, and overall logistics and fundraising development.Planned/executed/managed all aspects of the Charlotte Chapter's Tennis Pro-Am & Gala, including sponsor recruitment and table/ticket sales as well as cultivating relationships in the Charlotte tennis community.Managed donor portfolio and secured gifts of $20K and up to increase chapter revenue by 30%.Participated on team that supports a host of fundraising initiatives, including mass market events, major giving prospects, galas and community events.Developed and maintained relationships with high level donors, including major giving prospects and event participants.Delivered presentations about the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation initiatives and events in corporate and community settings.Facilitated cost effective partnerships with vendors across the country.Effectively continued to build and manage a new Cycle Steering Committee.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Directed the planning and development of the chapter’s mass market events including a Walk MS campaign covering 14 locations around the chapter, a 2-day Bike MS campaign across North & South Carolina, and a 3-day 50 mile Challenge Walk MS campaign.Supervised and provided direction and support to Development Managers.Performed detailed statistical analyses of campaigns; prepared special event reports for chapter leadership.Collaborated with the Community Relations & Client Programs departments to enhance public awareness about the NMSS/chapter programs, and further involve MS clients and family members in the activities of the Society.Continued to perform all functions of Development Manager.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Planned/executed/managed all aspects of the Carolinas Challenge Walk, a 3-day 50 mile walk where participants raise a minimum of $1,500. Participated on team that supported a host of fundraising initiatives, including mass market events, major giving prospects, galas and community events. Recruit and provide support to corporate, family and church teams across the chapter. Developed and maintained relationships with high level donors, including major giving prospects and event participants. Delivered presentations about National MS Society initiatives and events in corporate and community settings. Planned, created and launched the Carolinas Challenge Walk website: www.challengeMS.org; as well as updated content on the Bike MS website: www.bikeMSgreenville.org.Developed monthly e-newsletters for both Challenge Walk MS and Bike MS campaigns. Worked closely with Programs and Services team to ensure the seamless integration of the Society's mission and that client needs are addressed and met through development initiatives. Facilitated cost effective partnerships with vendors across the country. Effectively built and managed a new Challenge Walk Steering Committee for the chapter that resulted in increased efficiency, reduced staff time on Challenge Walk logistics, and produced a significant cost savings that increased our bottom line. Developed a marketing campaign targeted at new recruits and past participants, which increased the event's retention rate to 50% and increased the new walker recruitment rate by 10%.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Planned/executed/managed all recruitment and relationships of the Carolinas Challenge Walk, a 3-day 50 mile walk. Developed monthly e-newsletters for the Challenge Walk campaign. Developed and maintained relationships with high level donors, including major giving prospects and event participants. Built relationships with chapter area bicycle shops and managed partnerships with them for the Bike MS campaign.

Tennessee, United States

Ensured that all membership, fitness and service functions within four clubs in Nashville and three clubs in Knoxville provided the best member experience, team member environment and achieved financial success. Recruited, hired and trained a team of 25+ staff members that delivered high performance and reflected the company's core values. Interacted with club members, detailing their experiences, making recommendations for each club and proactively solved any problems. Responsible for the success of each club, meeting and exceeding expectations for membership, retention and revenue. Maintained a fully engaged and high performing fitness team that aligned with company values and goals. Participated and provided direct execution support in the sale of memberships and products, and conducted personal fitness training sessions as necessary.

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Generated new membership sales and conducted membership enrollment. Assisted members in safely achieving desired fitness outcomes. Provided general orientation and ongoing instruction on the facility and equipment to clients. Maintained an environment of safety, cleanliness and teamwork.