Kendra Hall Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Wa

Established, cultivated, and stewarded relationships with alumni, donors, and volunteers in support of regional fundraising goals. Developed and executed comprehensive events, communications, and programming to engage constituents in out-of-state target markets, including New York City, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Portland. Analyzed constituent data based on population segmentation and engagement levels. Identified new regional prospects at events. Created and implemented personalized strategies for managing a portfolio of 65 volunteers. Led volunteer outreach efforts to increase number of active alumni chapters across the country.

Provided support for the Chief Advancement Officer for Innovation. Assisted in building relationships to increase donor and prospect engagement. Researched individuals and organizations aligned with CoMotion priorities and presented recommendations for introductory identification/qualification meetings. Participated in quarterly portfolio review and prospect strategy sessions. Prepared briefings, assembled materials for donor visits, and documented interactions in ADVANCE CRM software.

Managed 15-20 cultivation and stewardship events each year. Made recommendations to frontline fundraisers for events that aligned with College initiatives, campaign priorities, and solicitation strategies. Developed programming and activities to attract target constituencies and facilitate meaningful interactions with faculty and students. Researched attending guests, prepared confidential briefings, and created post-event evaluation reports. Staffed College leadership for private engagements with donors and volunteers. Supervised volunteer and staff on-site during events. Provided event consultation to smaller units and programs across the College’s 38 departments.

Planned and produced College engagement and stewardship events. Conducted research on event venues and negotiated vendor contracts. Identified constituents for guest lists, handled RSVPs, led setup on-site, and coordinated check-in. Managed and reconciled eight departmental budgets, up to $300,000. Drafted briefings, operating plans, and press releases. Scheduled and documented meetings. Planned and managed College 150th anniversary events, including the pinnacle gala event for 350+ guests.

Assisted with execution of large-scale University events, including the 2009 Annual Recognition Gala for 600+ attendees, reception for U.N. Secretary General Ban-ki Moon, Medal of Honor parade, and "Paws on Science Weekend" at the Pacific Science Center. Corresponded with guests and handled requests. Managed registration, volunteers, and guest services on-site. Produced collateral including nametags, menu cards and place cards for 20-person events at the President’s residence. Served as the Assistant Stage Manager for the University of Washington 2010 Annual Recognition Gala.