Laura Vaughn Email & Phone Number

Kalamazoo, Mi, Us

Greater Detroit Area

Greater Detroit Area

I relocated to provide strategic oversight and accountability of a $6.1M income target for event-related and advocacy activities. I supervised, coached, mentored and trained 9 full-time employees in the Detroit Metropolitan Area. ================================☑ Secured $2.1M, executing 21 community fundraising events while mobilizing 600+ volunteers.☑ Accelerated awareness for mission-related events to improve outcomes for undeserved patients, including indoor air, oral chemo and insurance coverage for colonoscopies under 50.

Louisville, Kentucky Area

In this role, I led the implementation and planning of policies and programs, including major gifts,planned giving, health systems and high-profile event activities. I was able to grow fundraising support through relationship management and engagement of local corporations, volunteer leadership groups and community-based assets. ================================ ☑ Boosted payroll deduction income to $250K+, recovering contributions from former UPS United Way campaign to support ACS giving program.☑ Raised $100K+ in new income, incorporating district-wide fundraising initiatives in 54 KY high schools.☑ Generated additional $100K, soliciting athletic directors to participate in Coaches-vs-Cancer program.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

I devised statewide strategies and plans for fundraising, advocacy, cancer prevention studies, patients served and leadership engagement to reach year-over-year income increases. I partnered with the First Lady of Arkansas, Ginger Beebe and C-Suite executives at Dillard’s, Inc., TCBY and BCBS to rebuild the board of directors. I also served on the executive board for the Arkansas Cancer Coalition and Arkansas Cancer Registry. ================================☑ Gained 9% income spike in 2010, empowering staff to exceed performance outcomes and fundraising goals.☑ Received first $1M gift for Mid-South Division, prospecting donor leads and establishing trust through meticulous needs assessment and connection to the cause.☑ Organized conference planning committees for events with up to 5K attendees, including developing agenda, training facilitators, negotiating vendor contracts and scheduling opening/closing ceremonies.☑ Awarded for being only State VP to earn largest growth in advocacy memberships across Mid-South Division.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

My efforts positioned the Little Rock market to experience increases in income and patients served for the first time in 6 years. I planned and executed income growth strategies for gala, board of directors, major gifts campaign and health initiatives objectives. I also supervised 5 event staff. ================================ ☑ Reached $150K goal, landing prestigious venue for sold out, high-profile event and leveragingcommittee of social elite to host Little Rock Gala.☑ Garnered 100% funding for Cancer Camp over 5 years, cultivating relationships and securing major gifts from top executives at Acxiom Corporation.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

I embraced aggressive sales culture to secure $1.9M and preserved territory goals and objectives. I also supervised, coached and trained 7 full-time employees. ================================☑ Led state in staff and volunteer retention for 2 consecutive years.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

I was hired to drive forward momentum for community events, Relay For Life and golf tournaments. My team helped to salvage declining relationships with disgruntled volunteers in 5 counties. I secured corporate payroll deduction accounts to meet income goals. I also recruited, trained and supervised 700 volunteers. ================================ ☑ Generated $230K, influencing leadership volunteers to reinstate fundraising events.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

In this role, I orchestrated business operations functions, including budgeting, hiring, performancemanagement, training and community relations. I cultivated relationships with executive board ofdirectors and Fortune 1000 CEOs to garner corporate-level support. My staff planned and executedspecial events, fundraisers, promotions and major gifts initiatives through individual giving andtelemarketing campaigns, bowl-a-thons, golf tournaments and galas. I supervised 9 staff. ================================ ☑ Increased revenue 50% in 9 months and recruited 178 volunteers in first 12 months, reaching $1.1M goal.☑ Netted $300K+, launching "Major Gifts Kick-off Breakfast" and business luncheon fundraiser.☑ Secured $50K Wal-Mart Foundation grant, forging partnership with foundation director.☑ Nationally recognized as recipient of “Pioneer Achievement Award” for achievement in financialsolvency, growth and excellence in management.☑ Won National Summit Award 5 consecutive years for surpassing income and program goals.

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

I recruited, trained and directed 600 volunteer instructors for 12 economic education programs in 45 school districts. I educated 13K students on free enterprise system, workforce readiness and personal fiscal management. I also oversaw the education committee, including school superintendents, CEOs, Young Executive Board and 4 staff. ================================ ☑ Earned accolades at national conference for improving volunteer retention rate from 68% to 87%.

West Palm Beach, Florida Area

Developed and implemented a Homeless Assistance program for homeless individuals and families in Southeast FL. Established policies and procedures. Wrote job descriptions. Designed client documentation system along with resource and referral bank. Networked with other homeless organizations to build resources network.