Joy Kruger, Mba, Cfre Email & Phone Number

Santa Fe, New Mexico, US

Oakland, CA, US

Overseeing all philanthropy, marketing efforts, and strategic direction for one of the top high schools in the nation. Inspiring manager dedicated to upskilling my team of six and creating efficiencies that free up time for more strategic work. Responsible for keeping the Advancement budget on target.Collaborating with the rest of the Senior Administration.

Los Angeles, CA, US

Inspired and supervised fundraising team. Oversaw all aspects of Marketing and Development, leading a program that raises approximately $10,000,000 yearly. Thoughtful and self-motivated major gift fundraiser who consistently exceeded all metrics. Strategically collaborated with Departmental Chair and key faculty to raise funds from grateful patients.

Los Angeles, CA, US

Led team of 17 Staff Assembly board members to advocate on behalf of the 43,000 staff at UCLA. Fostered strategic relationships within UCLA and with key campus partners. Member of the FY22 University of California system-wide task force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Los Angeles, CA, US

Front line major gift fundraiser. Exceeded all metrics in FY19, FY20, and FY21. Collaborated with the Dean, Departmental Chairs, key faculty, Boards, and colleagues to build relationships with supporters. Utilized active listening and thoughtful questions to explore areas of passion and craft meaningful gift opportunities. Developed strategy and.

Los Angeles, CA, US

Strategized master calendar and utilized constituent feedback to create and host regular community-building and enrichment opportunities for all UCLA staff. Worked with board members on special projects. Member of the campus-wide Performance Management Task Force.

Los Angeles, CA, US

Arlington, VA, US

Developed and implemented strategies for non-profit clients’ fundraising and membership programs through direct response marketing.Collaborated with VP-level colleagues to improve proposals and build relationships with prospective clients. Worked closely with all departments to deliver excellent campaigns and actionable insights. Kept all stakeholders.

Arlington, VA, US

Cross-functional collaborator on a highly skilled team. Oversaw a portfolio of membership programs as they relate to direct response (direct mail, email communication, telemarketing, search and display online advertising, and social media); supported museum and other non-profit clients in their fundraising and membership goals. Built and managed campaign.

During a community and art focused sabbatical: designed, produced, marketed, and launched a successful Kickstarter campaign for a line of greeting cards; wrote grant proposals and certification applications for a local, organic farm; successfully proposed and taught art and fitness classes to diverse groups of children and adults; active member of the slow.

Portland, OR, US

Wrote direct mail and prospecting campaigns; obtained grants; oversaw all aspects of the annual fund; stewarded and cultivated mid-major donors for support (including a 16th century manuscript valued at $250,000); solidified monthly support base; planned events; supervised phonathon team; oversaw compliance, reporting, contributions, and receipting.

Portland, OR, US

Wrote monthly receipt and appeal letters; obtained grants; updated donor records; planned special events for major donors; processed contributions and receipts.

Wrote and implemented development policy, year-end thanking and receipting letters, and online giving campaign; discovered allies who become monthly donors; surveyed donors’ experiences.

Washington, DC, US

Spoke face-to-face with citizens who did not mail census information; convinced 100% of non-responders to give at least the minimum acceptable level of information after they refused to respond to others; supervised the work of eight crew members.

Bethesda, Maryland, US

Actively enhanced guests’ trips; promoted higher-tier rooms to enrich guests’ experience; interacted with various vendors to expedite guests’ requests; diplomatically resolved issues in tense situations.

Portland, OR, US

Facilitated cooperation of five university departments and multiple vendors to create large-scale events; consistently exceeded event goals while remaining under-budget.

Successfully marketed myself to potential customers; finished over 50 quilts; won award for “Best of Show;” raised thousands for various nonprofits.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business

Bachelor Of Science, English, Psychology, Bible