Joanne Golombos Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

Responsible for the Walk With Us to Cure Lupus, Los Angeles walk; including budgets, training's with volunteers and program developmentWork with CEO's and top management to ensure company participation of corporate Walk teams and sponsorsWork with volunteers to expand the Walk and generate new interest

Greater New York City Area

Assist Regional Walk Director with the creation of sponsorship packets, materials and logistics for all eventsManage volunteers to be pro-active in the organization by participating in events and advocating within the communityConduct research for partnerships both locally and nationally and develop ways to keep them engaged

Assumed primary responsibility for three Take Steps Walks in Bucks County, PA, Washington DC and Maryland which raised over $400,000Managed and maintained volunteer committees, boards, local volunteers and corporations Developed training tools for staff to utilize to increase their fundraising efforts

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Supervise assigned chapters and assist in identifying growth opportunities such as new sponsors, high level volunteers and board membersIdentify high end prospects, cultivate and activate local, regional & national corporations for the Take Steps walks nationally raising over $2 millionFill in as a “patch” to those walk sites that did not have staff and work with the volunteers, so they may continue their fundraising effortsAssist chapters in developing a strategic plan for future growth and support those that are facing challenges or staff vacanciesDevelop and deliver tools and training's for chapters and remote staff to enhance their fundraisingWork with all levels of employees and volunteers across the organization and manage relationships

Assumed primary responsibility for the Start! Middlesex Heart Walk; including budgets, trainings and program developmentRecruited and managed volunteer committees and chairs; coordinate and plan volunteer effort for each eventWorked with CEO and top management to ensure company participation of corporate Walk teams and sponsorsRebuilt prior relationships within the community that were damagedWorked with volunteers to expand the Walk and generate new interestSupervised Special Events Manager and Administrative Assistant and trained incoming staff

Assumed primary responsibility for signature fundraising Walkathons (Walk With Us to Cure Lupus) annuallyManaged volunteer committees, board and staff for all eventsEstablished a new Walk in San Francisco which raised $50,000 over Board approved gross goal ($185,000)Developed budgets, solicit and steward new corporate partnerships for the WalksCreated online giving program nationwide (virtual/mini Walks)Mentored and trained a staff of 20 in other regions across the country

Conducted and responsible for three major events; The Scholarship Ball, Scholarship Golf Classic and an Evening at the Races whichraised over $500,000 in 3 yearsIdentified and steward potential major donors and board members through management of event committees and volunteersAssisted in the planning and organizing of our capital campaignWorked with the staff and faculty of the college to host events and engage them in the Foundation's missionManaged corporate fund raising efforts through research, solicitation and cultivation Supervised Development Assistant, Scholarship Specialist and Work Study Student

Conducted and responsible for five major events; Community Leaders of Distinction, Annual Golf Tournament, Business Resource Day, The Largest Networking Party and The Winter Wonderland Party which raised over $200,000Recruited volunteers and acted as a liaison with event committees to ensure goals were met Expanded monthly fundraising programs such as; Human Resources Council, Business After Hours, Business Over BreakfastSupervised two assistants who work closely on special events and other assigned duties

Raised over $500,000 annually for JDRF's "Walk to Cure Diabetes" by managing two NJ Walk sites (Middlesex/Mercer and Somerset/Hunterdon)Directed, evaluated and expanded fundraising programs such as; NJ State Police hockey benefit, kids C.A.R.E.S and golf tournamentAssumed Executive Director responsibilities for 6 months during executive search including responsibility for liaising with national office, entire chapter budget and staff management (5) Conducted 3rd annual Crystal Ball Gala and raised over $260,000Managed and trained 10 person walk staff and delegate responsibilities throughout walk process

Divisional Fund Raising Director/Member Relations Raised $1,300,000 with the Director of Fund Raising by soliciting area businesses and employees through payroll deductionDesigned materials, reported complex budgetary and donor information for campaign and conducted presentations to employee groupsWorked closely with our 42 member agencies by managing community volunteer programs and enhancing community outreachDeveloped and implemented marketing strategies to recruit, steward and maintain retention

Raised $100,000 through Chef Tasting and M-Car racing event including corporate sponsorships and volunteers managementPromoted public relations within the community to help support our clients workshops and educational programs

Education record

Studies: Fine Art; General Studies: Earned Credits

Education record

Studies: Fine Art; General Studies: Earned 36 Credits