Leslie Lopez, Jd Cfre Email & Phone Number

Greenwich, Ct, Us

Director of Mission Advancement: highest revenue, prospect research, analysis, relationshipsDirected five employees in three states to raise more than $8M support for 60 missioners in 9 countries; transformed advancement and organizational efforts after a 3-year high turnover rate. Built leadership donors portfolio with annual gifts starting at $20K using industry best practices. Established the Board Ministry of Engagement Plan focusing on major gifts, donor acquisition, estate planning, outreach, and social media. Organized and implemented a two-phase $3M matching campaign with the Advisory Council and leadership; established a new Advisory Council to assist with fundraising. Traveled to Thailand and Cambodia to experience missioners in their host country, conducted interviews, and created video footage. During COVID, we abruptly shifted in-person engagements to virtual Zoom webinars and YouTube: I established the First Annual Leadership Meeting; I organized live virtual panel discussions in English and Vietnamese; I organized a Global Prayer Service for World Mission Sunday – events include solicitation, a QR code, and a URL for digital marketing and multi-channel solicitation. Hired, trained, and evaluated employees. Resolved issues. Key Achievements:- Achieved the highest revenue for 2021 Major Gifts and 2021 General Unrestricted than the previous 3 and 5 years, respectively, after instituting a performance-driven fundraising plan with new and modified tactics. - Saved $100K within 90 days by discussing issues with the team and utilizing SWOT analysis. - Established 3-year advancement plan and road map with Assessment and Planning Process.- Streamlined teamwork and reduced redundancies by establishing KPI reporting with metrics. - Influenced leadership to share responsibilities in fundraising and further embrace philanthropic culture by introducing new organizational processes.

Director of Development: transformative plan, streamlined reporting, new thank you procedureLed seven staff in three states and more than 25 volunteers to raise $20M; improved morale and productivity and raised the organization’s public profile. Advanced the mission, including directing a joint-task team to create an organizational case statement with funding priorities. Established financial goals and plans. Designed innovative displays of historical artifacts for fresh perspective by studying the founder’s archived letters and attending mission pilgrimage to Germany, Austria, and Italy. Chaired the U.S./Africa Development Group for fundraising, marketing, and networking. Assumed the management of $5K+ donations. Established a grant calendar and approved grants. Hired, trained, and evaluated employees. Attended donor meetings, conferences, and internal meetings. Key Achievements:- Achieved the highest revenue in five years after introducing regional-alumni gatherings in multiple states. - Enhanced the organization-wide understanding of development efforts and streamlined the reporting process by establishing a KPI report with real-time metrics. - Created a transformative 3-year fundraising plan by gathering critical data and perspectives, assessing, and planning to boost fundraising results. - Established a new procedure for the provincial leader to write personalized thank you letters for donations of $5K and more; provided training administrative support in CT and MD.

Principal Advisor: new stewardship tactics, consulting Advised the board and executives on fundraising, marketing, communications, and governance. Key Achievements:- Developed new stewardship tactics and comprehensive fundraising reports.

Director of Resource Development: increased annual gifts and grants, Development OfficeCreated Legacy Society. Transitioned founder’s board to sound governance board.

The Institute for Religious Education and Pastoral Studies.Courses: Stewardship I & II

Regional Development Director: fundraising officeEstablished and organized the first fundraising office. Key Achievements:- Enhanced SCRIP Gift Card fundraising program to grow unrestricted funds.

Continuing Education Courses: Notary Public and Writing Your Business Plan

Commercial real estate: acquisition/development, contracts, feasibility analysis, closings. | Corporate contracts: employee benefits, franchise, sale of stock, sale of assets, small business development, leases, purchase agreements, sale-leaseback.

Assisted US companies establish operations in the UK and EU. | Conducted site selection for retail outlets and American-style shopping centers. | Developed effective strategies for opening new market segments in UK and France. | Identified government incentives. | Organized network of trade associations to provide clients with customers and business services.

Jd, Int'L Business, Real Estate, Bus Development, Non-Profit

Activities and Societies: President - Arts, Entertainment & Sports Law

International Business Law, Semester -London

Activities and Societies: Institute on International and Comparative LawStudied International Business Law in London, England Interned.

Bs, Accounting, Finance, Psychology

Program Certificates:, Leadership, Management, Business Communication

Certif., Executive Fundraising Management

Strategic Management, Operational Effectiveness, Leadership Skills, Practical Applications.

Certif., Real Estate Finance & Investment

Valuation, Market, Deal Structure, Real Estate Law, Development Process.