Manage high-end events for donors, prospects, members, and other audiences - including exhibit openings - for Philanthropy and other cross-organization teams. Manage research, done internally and externally, for Philanthropy and the Executive Office on prospective major donors, potential board members, etc. In the current world of social distancing, I also work with colleagues to produce virtual events to which our front-line fundraisers can invite donors and prospects for additional ways of engagement and stewardship.

Coordinate development department events while overseeing logistics, timeline and budget. Proactively research individual, foundation, and corporate giving prospects. Serve as primary liaison between creative services and development department to manage production of printed materials. Draft letters and presentation materials; generate reports. Manage and facilitate ongoing development operations projects, including preparation of the annual development budget. Strategize and implement CRM processes to streamline department workflow.

Proofread and prepared proposals, letters of request and letters of inquiry. Composed appropriate response letters. Ensured quality of tracking system and updated all aspects on regular basis, including reports. Coordinated proper allocation of grant awards accounting dept and program staff. Maintained publications, articles, brochures, etc. used in compiling proposals.

Manage all aspects of the business: social media, admin, marketing, and finance.Manufacture all products and packaging from design to completion.Manage website and product listings.Research and apply for potential in-person selling opportunities, including craft fairs and pop-up shops.Manage volunteers who assist me when selling in person.Network with other small businesses in the same industry to strengthen local connections.

Despite a part-time business, I managed all aspects: production, marketing, customer service, website, social networking profiles, etc. Developed custom orders for customers while staying within specified budgets. Stayed up-to-date with industry and consumer trends. (Special note: I may revisit owning a business in the future, but - at least for now - it is best to focus on other aspects of my life.)

Concentrated in market research, lead tracking, data reporting and departmental requests. Also, editor-in-chief for internal quarterly e-newsletter and proofread all franchise development and national advertising materials. Maintained numerous vendor relationships and projects autonomously. Experience in event planning and product production.

Created several word processing documents, including company seminar manual and booklet for target audience. Also performed various administrative and organizational duties.

Practiced customer service (many times with multiple clients simultaneously), team selling, upselling, stock replenishment and reorganization. Also introduced new products and suggested similar items based on clients' preferences.