Lauren Rigert M.N.O. Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Wa, Us

Washington, United States

-Developed and implement multi-year fundraising strategies-Worked with a development team to raise $4 million annually -Prepared corporate, foundation, and government grants-Planned and coordinate agency events and oversees all community relations activities.

Greater Seattle Area

Seattle, Washington, United States

-Responsible for the oversight and management of the King County 2-1-1 program which is a program that provides information and referral on social determinants of Health in King County. KC 2-1-1 is also a part of the larger WA 2-1-1 statewide network. 26 employees work in the King County 2-1-1 program.-Worked with CEO to create partnerships with local entities, funders, and other 2-1-1s in the state to begin to plan a Community Information Exchange (CIE) in King County and the state. A CIE is a whole person care systems model using technology to provide referrals and resources and care coordination to individuals and families in the community.-Managed the program’s budget and reporting requirements. Built relationships with contract monitors of the contracts and assured program deliverables were being met.

Greater Seattle Area

-Develop and implement multi-year fundraising strategies-Prepare corporate, foundation, and government grants-Develop and oversees the execution of annual marketing/ communications plan-Plan and coordinate agency events and oversees all community relations activities.

Seattle, Wa

-Manage and oversee the Raiser’s Edge database (28,000 records) which included preparing and generating analytical donor/event reports and queries. -Manage all special events, including the annual fundraising luncheon, and Community Health Fair for clients: managing timeline and ensuring deadlines are met. -Manage the in-kind giving program: procuring donations from existing and prospective individual donors and corporate partners, receiving gifts, and recognizing and steward donors. Organize and execute and evaluate three community giving drives for clients: Holiday Drive, School Drive and Hygiene Drive.-Develop and implement the monthly internal newsletter: develop concept and layout, communicate with administrative and program staff to obtain article information, and write articles. .-Lead Navos’ social media presence (Facebook and Twitter): determine theme, obtain material (info and pictures), write content and post regularly.-Generate written and print communications collateral for a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders

Greater Seattle Area

-Responsible for Grants Management with a portfolio of over $1,000,000 which includes researching potential funders, proposal writing and submission, grant reporting, and creating sustainable relationships with funders.-Manage the Raiser’s Edge (14,000 records) database which included preparing and generating analytical donor/event reports and queries. This also includes Raiser’s Edge training for all staff in the organization-Manage donor acknowledgement processes for all gifts received ensuring accurate recording in database and proper donor acknowledgement; this includes supervising volunteer data entry assistants.

Greater Seattle Area

-Responsible for strategizing, planning and supervising all aspects of individual giving programs that includes Direct Mail, Telefund Campaigns, Workplace Giving, and Virtual Campaign Events. This composes $450,000 of the annual development budget.-Developed, implemented, managed and evaluate the monthly donor program.-Developed and managed donor acknowledgement processes for all gifts received ensuring accurate recording in database and proper donor acknowledgement; this included managing a Development Clerk.-Managed the Raiser’s Edge database (212,000 records) which includes preparing and generating analytical donor/event reports and queries. -Successfully transformed the technological efficiency of the development department by instituting a new database that integrates with all of our software programs. I migrated our entire development department database, Raiser’s Edge, over to Salesforce. I have customized the Salesforce database and been trained extensively in Salesforce.

Greater Seattle Area

-Oversaw and managed the grant program with a portfolio of over $800,000, which included directly researching potential funders, proposal writing and submission, and grant reporting. This also included supervising a contracted grant writer. -Developed and managed donor acknowledgement processes for all gifts received ensuring accurate recording in database and proper donor acknowledgement; this included supervising a data entry assistant.-Managed and oversaw the Raiser’s Edge (10,500 records) and Auction Maestro Pro databases which included preparing and generating analytical donor/event reports and queries. This also included Raiser’s Edge training for all 7 development staff.-Executed Giving Circle Program, which focused on top donors of $1,000 or more which ensured they are properly recognized, and stewarded year to year.

Greater Los Angeles Area

•Administered a training program for the volunteer affiliates all over the United States on strategies to successfully implement a fundraising event which includes accounting procedures, volunteer management, and logistical planning.•Supervised and oversaw the set-up, processing, and reporting of revenue generated by Community Outreach events which estimates $6 million dollars annually. •Utilized the databases systems, Raiser’s Edge and Kintera, to create reports, financial statements, and resource documents for the Community Outreach events.•Traveled to the top 10 income grossing events around the United States to oversee and train the volunteers on registration, auction, and raffle procedures on event day.

Greater Los Angeles Area

•Directly supervised and administered the renewal scholarship program for 700 students at UCLA, monitored its success and evaluated its effectiveness implementing changes where needed.•Maintained an effective database of students in the renewal scholarship program and implemented new ways of effective data management.•Advised and educated the student leader executive board of the Alumni Scholars Club so that each member could broaden their skills and nurture their talents to become effective leaders.•Planned student events which included marketing, program implementation, and logistical planning.

Master'S Degree, Non-Profit Management

Served as a consultant assisting with major projects such as strategic plans and a human resource management plan.

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology, Minor In Political Science

Recipient of the California State University "Students That Are Recognized for Service" (S.T.A.R.S.) award.