Kimberly Epley

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Director of Philanthropy (Regional) at American Cancer Society @ American Cancer Society
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Cleveland, Ohio, United States, United States
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About Kimberly Epley

~ Major gift fundraiser who has cultivated strong connections and relationships in the philanthropic community of Northeast Ohio.~ Extensive management experience and excellent written and oral communication skills gained from tenure as a principal investigator and director of a NIH-funded research program.~ Proven track record of developing and maintaining supportive and productive relationships with leadership and management groups, including Trustees and volunteers.~ Highly motivated, confident, organized and enthusiastic individual with doctoral degree in biology and basic biomedical research.

Kimberly Epley's Current Company Details
American Cancer Society

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Director of Philanthropy (Regional) at American Cancer Society
Kimberly Epley Work Experience Details
  • American Cancer Society
    Director Of Philanthropy (Regional)
    American Cancer Society Jun 2021 - Present
    Atlanta, Ga, Us
  • Beaumont School
    Chief Philanthropy Officer
    Beaumont School Aug 2018 - May 2021
    Cleveland Heights, Oh, Us
  • Cleveland Zoological Society
    Director Of Development
    Cleveland Zoological Society May 2014 - Jul 2018
    Cleveland, Ohio, Us
    • Secured more than $16M in campaign pledges in 26 months.• Successfully manage a portfolio of 150 major gift prospects including Trustees, major donors, corporations and foundations.• Secured the largest gift in Zoo and Zoo Society history ($2.1 million) to name the new tiger exhibit.• Implemented moves management system and built donor dockets for gift officers.• Work directly with the Zoo’s Executive Director and Zoo Leadership Team, campaign co-chairs and various Board committees.• Designed and implemented annual cultivation and stewardship program.• Develop annual programmatic and fundraising goals for a team of 5 direct reports.• Actively participate in the planning and execution of the annual gala and other fundraising events.• Develop and implement cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies personally tailored to each donor prospect and funding initiative.• Execute direct face-to-face cultivation and solicitation of major gifts (>$100,000) and perform on-going stewardship of donors. • Continually building strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to raise philanthropic dollars as well as expand the network of supporters and advocates of the Zoo and its programs.• Developed strong, trust-based relationships with Zoo and Metroparks employees.• Participate as a member of the Zoo Society Management Team.
  • Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine
    Director Of Development - Surgery
    Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine Feb 2013 - May 2014
    • Actively and successfully managed a portfolio of 200 major gift prospects including School of Medicine alumni, friends of the institution, former residents from clinical departments, and grateful patients.• Develop and implement cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies personally tailored to each individual donor prospect and funding initiative.• Execute direct face-to-face cultivation and solicitation of major gifts and perform on-going stewardship of donors.• Serve as primary development staff contact for faculty and staff in surgical departments and develop strategies to build programmatic funding initiatives and strong, productive, trust-based relationships with assigned faculty members.• Work in close collaboration with the VP for Medical Development and Vice Dean for External Affairs, the Vice Dean of Alumni Relations, multiple Executive and Senior Directors of Development and Alumni Relations, and Department Chairpersons and Division Chiefs in all surgical specialties.• Continually building strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to raise philanthropic dollars as well as expand the network of supporters of the institution and its programs.
  • Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine
    Director Of Regional Development
    Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine May 2012 - Jan 2013
    • Secured $100,000 scholarship pledge within the first 5 months in the position.• Actively managed a portfolio of 200 alumni qualified as major gift prospects.• Executed cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of gift prospects and donors.• Designed and implemented personalized strategies for successful cultivation and solicitation of individual gifts.• Traveled extensively to meet face-to-face with prospects and donors along the east coast.
  • University Of Florida'S Whitney Laboratory
    Development
    University Of Florida'S Whitney Laboratory May 2010 - May 2012
    Gainesville, Florida, Us
    Clearly and thoroughly communicate the Lab’s research mission and program priorities to potential donors and community leaders. Act as a liaison between the Lab’s Director and the Board of Trustees. Create and nurture relationships with potential donors and community leaders. Establish strategic relationships and cultivate partnerships with individuals and organizations at the University of Florida and in the Lab’s local community. Recruit and organize community volunteers and Lab employees to successfully plan and execute major fundraising events. Identify and apply for grants through foundations and generate gift proposals for private donors. Act as the conduit between the Lab and the local community through outreach programs, facility tours, and talks to local groups, including Kiwanis and Rotary. Secured the Lab’s first faculty support endowment within the first 12 months. Re-designed and updated the Lab’s website and marketing materials. Established and coordinated the Lab’s Annual Giving Fund, “Friends of the Whitney”. Work directly with the Lab Director and Assistant VP of Development at the University of Florida Foundation.
  • University Of Florida'S Whitney Laboratory
    Research Assistant Professor
    University Of Florida'S Whitney Laboratory Jan 2007 - May 2010
    Gainesville, Florida, Us
    Designed experiments and conducted NIH-funded research. Submitted annual progress reports and grant renewals to NIH. Applied for research funding through governmental and non-profit/private funding sources. Facilitated problem solving in eperimental design and collaborated on projects with other labs. Presented research at national/international scientific meetings and published findings in peer-reviewed journals. Moderated and coordinated bi-weekly journal club and monthly guest seminar series. Trained, supervised and mentored summer undergraduates interning through an NSF-sponsored program. Conducted on-going, distant scientific collaboration with Dr. ono's laboratory at NIH in Rockville, MD.
  • University Of Florida'S Whitney Laboratory
    Post-Doctoral Research Associate
    University Of Florida'S Whitney Laboratory Aug 2005 - Jan 2007
    Gainesville, Florida, Us
    Designed and conducted NIH-funded research projects. Published scientific findings in peer-reviewed journals. Attended and presented research findings at national/ international scientific meetings and Whitney lab Data/Journal Clubs.
  • Allen D. Nease High School
    Chemistry And Biology Teacher
    Allen D. Nease High School Nov 2003 - Aug 2005
    Instructed lecture and laboratory sessions of the following courses: Physical Science, Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, Advanced Placement Biology, Pre-International Baccalaureate Biology. Prepared biology students to pass the national Biology Advanced Placement Exam iin order to receive college credit.

Kimberly Epley Skills

Research Grant Writing Science Molecular Biology Community Outreach Public Speaking Microsoft Office Life Sciences Teaching Chemistry Powerpoint Pcr Dna Supervisory Skills Writing Problem Solving Excel

Kimberly Epley Education Details

  • Bowling Green State University
    Bowling Green State University
    Biological Sciences
  • Bowling Green State University
    Bowling Green State University
    Biological Sciences
  • Beaumont School
    Beaumont School

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