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Houston, Tx, Us

Bellaire, Texas, United States

I was responsible for all aspects of fundraising including managing a fall festival and spring outdoor gala, grants, annual fund campaigns, a capital campaign, membership, CRM management, gift processing, and development communications.

Houston, Texas Area

I wrote grants, reports, campaigns and correspondence to support the Houston Zoo's work: saving animals in the wild, educating Houstonians of all ages about animals and conservation, providing our animals with exemplary care, and serving Houston as a zoo for all.

Houston, Tx

(Previously: Interim Director of External Affairs, Assisstant Director of External Affairs)- Developed communications strategy, created print collateral, managed the website and social media channels, and wrote press releases and op-eds. - Oversaw eight events in our annual speaker series and supported our gala. - Together with Director of External Affairs/Director of Development, developed and implemented fundraising strategy including grant writing, prospecting, direct mail, and relationship development with individual donors and board. - As Interim Director of External Affairs, served as lead writer for the successful state charter application for A+ Unlimited Potential (A+UP) Charter School, opening in Fall 2016.Houston A+ Challenge serves as a catalyst for change in the public schools that educate nine of every ten children in Greater Houston. A+ seeks to ensure that every student is prepared for post-secondary success through a virtuous cycle of change: first convening education stakeholders to engage around the leading ideas in education; then incubating the strongest ideas as small-scale education solutions; and finally scaling these solutions in partnership with dozens of school partners across Greater Houston. www.houstonaplus.org

Houston, Tx

- Managed organization budget, staff recruitment and hiring, public grants billing and compliance, office space and technology, and special projects for Texas region. Supported annual planning, program development, teambuilding and career development, HR and payroll.Citizen Schools partners with public middle schools to extend the learning day, helping to close the achievement and opportunity gaps for low-income youth. www.citizenschools.org

San Francisco Bay Area

(Previously: Development and Communications Coordinator)Developed communications strategy, created social media presence and managed content, managed website, created e-newsletter, wrote annual report and created all print collateral, wrote press releases and managed press outreach, produced promotional/testimonial videos, coached executive director in public speaking techniques. Managed annual gala fundraisers and other donor events. With Director of Development, created 25th anniversary campaign, wrote fundraising materials, managed grant calendar and writing, managed mailed campaigns, and processed gifts. Aim High provides free academic enrichment summer programs to low-income youth in the San Francisco Bay Area. www.aimhigh.org

After conclusion of 2-year AmeriCorps Teaching Fellowship, selected to author training materials for 400+ new teachers.

Redwood City, Ca

Led students in instructional and development activities. Served as lead for volunteer-led apprenticeship program: recruited and trained volunteers, developed curriculum, and managed student and volunteer success over 10-week course. Managed robust plan for communications among team members, teachers, and families. Planned end-of-semester student showcases. With team, developed campus culture and community for first-year program site.

Claremont, Ca

Primary responsibilities as Office Assistant: donor communication, gift processing, database management, office management, event support.The Claremont Community Foundation makes grants and promotes community engagement and philanthropy in the Claremont, CA area. www.claremontfoundation.org

Claremont, California

Primary responsibilities as Head House Manager: training, scheduling and management for ushers and house managers, front of house management, stage management, artist relations.Bridges Hall of Music ("Little Bridges") is an historic venue for professional and student music performances at Pomona College in Claremont, CA.