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Lead fund raising initiatives and guide board members in the identification and development of new and diverse sources of funding to support annual Chapter revenue budget of $4.1 millionDevelop community and corporate relationships resulting in growth of financial resources, increased volunteer support systems, and greater Red Cross response capacityPromote Red Cross services and capabilities through partnerships with media, elected officials, donors, non profit partners and community organizations to ensure maximization of Red Cross presence in the communityEffectively manage chapter business operations; awarded "Highly Performing Chapter" designation for three consecutive yearsAsked to serve as Fundraising Officer for Iowa during statewide response to Storms of 2008 and Floods of 2010

Iowa, United States

Lead regional grouping of chapters in the development of strategies for innovative and more effective fund raising tactics and increased capacity to deliver services. Provide support to community chapter executives in the development of strong, engaged boards able to ensure mission is delivered in communities throughout central Iowa. Catalyst for community chapter changes in technological support, organizational development, alternative service delivery models, shared services utilization, outsourcing opportunities, and streamlining procedures and processes

Provided corporate management oversight enabling chapter leadership to address management and governance issues and to fulfill corporate obligations Worked with chapters experiencing financial downturns, developing and implementing corrective strategies that mitigated further financial drain. Selected for leadership role during chapter transitions; Through collaborative efforts, facilitated mergers, annexations and other chapter jurisdictional changes to ensure an integrated service delivery systemPartnered with state leadership to evaluate service delivery systems and develop innovative practices to upgrade service delivery systemsSupported chapter board leadership in fulfilling roles and responsibilities through business planning, education and corporate policy interpretation

Built chapter capacity to respond to disasters by increasing chapter revenue 48% in three yearsLed a collaborative effort to ensure service delivery in northeast Nevada Continuously evaluated service delivery systems and business practices to identify opportunities for improvementTranslated chapter strategic plan to a tactical operational plan and budget ensuring a strong service delivery system Led chapter's initial response to Level IV relief operation and raised 100% of funds needed to support the response. Led numerous chapter responses to wild land fires affecting hundreds of families

Master Of Science

Bachelor Of Science