Leanne Goolsby Thompson Email & Phone Number

United States

Portland, Oregon Area

• Led management and planning of Polar Plunge fundraising event• Key support for planning and execution of Governor’s Gold Awards• Led multiple marketing & fundraising initiatives• Comprehensive event planning and execution• Supervised and directed staff and volunteers• Represented Special Olympics Oregon to media, donors, participants,and community• Created and managed social media and communication campaigns• Provided support to senior leadership and Board of Directors

Portland, Or

• Leader of small development office for private Catholic elementary school• Creative direction of Annual Appeal and other school mailings• Work with local vendors for print and production• Manage donor database, lists, and segmentation• Solicit gifts from annual and major donors• Support school Principal in fundraising efforts• Member of School Advisory Council, Parent Organization, and Auction leadership committee

Direct Mail: 20-30 annual appeal mailings to the University’s 30,000 constituents• Increased Direct Mail outreach by 400% from 2011 to 2013• Creative direction of print and electronic mailings, including letterhead, envelopes, enclosures, and emails• Liaise between Development and other University departments• Manage constituent data, lists, and segmentation• Author compelling appeal letter text for multiple signers, including University President• Work with local and national vendors for print and production• Increase constituent participation in RISE: the Campaign for University of PortlandGOLD: Graduates of the Last Decade• Increased Young Alumni participation by 35% from 2012 to 2013; total giving increase of 47%• Established $50,000 matching gift participation challenge with leadership donor• Create and implement new fundraising and stewardship program for young alumni, including GOLD Ambassadors Leadership Society• Renew and increase gifts from current young alumni donors and acquire gifts from non-donors• Plan and execute annual fundraising and stewardship events• Maintain personal donor portfolioSenior Class Campaign• Doubled attendance at ‘Prost with Profs’ stewardship event from 2012 to 2013• Established inaugural ‘Senior Night’ fundraising event with over 200 participants • Manage annual Senior Class Campaign fundraising committee• Improve donation participation among current seniors• Plan and execute annual fundraising and stewardship events

Pilot Club Manager: The University’s Premier Athletic Donor Society• Doubled attendance and revenues from 2008 to 2010• Implement strategies to increase annual membership• Build brand identity and awareness• Represent University of Portland to current and future athletic donors• Prepare and manage Hospitality Suite at home soccer and basketball games• Liaise between Development and Athletic departments• Assist with planning and execution of annual President’s Invitational Golf Tournament

Process and acknowledge donations, database upkeep, assist with event planning and staffing, interface with house guests, support RMHC mission through various campaigns

King'S Canyon National Park, California

Supervised groups of 12-15 children with Type 1 Diabetes for summer camp sessions. Worked with co-counselors to provide a safe, healthy, active environment in which children could learn more about diabetes management in a wilderness setting. Activities included swimming, hiking, camping, arts & crafts, drama, and sports.

B.S., Biology, Fine Arts, English

Activities and Societies: University Singers, CPB, Office of Volunteer Services, TOP

Graphic Design, Website Design