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• Connects with over 80 corporate supplier diversity professionals and 1,200 women business owners, tracking diverse annual spend on supplier outreach, relationship management and corporate diversity strategy utilization.• Supervises regional managers that coordinate business development and networking throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and New Mexico• Restructured organization’s funding structure to annually solicit over $500,000, 39% of operating budget, through sponsorships and… Show more • Connects with over 80 corporate supplier diversity professionals and 1,200 women business owners, tracking diverse annual spend on supplier outreach, relationship management and corporate diversity strategy utilization.• Supervises regional managers that coordinate business development and networking throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and New Mexico• Restructured organization’s funding structure to annually solicit over $500,000, 39% of operating budget, through sponsorships and grants, identifying appropriate levels to maximize awareness and meeting stakeholder goals.• Promotes organization’s mission through relationships with key local, regional and national advocacy organizations, negotiating productive partnership agreements with mutual benefits.• Develops marketing campaigns and corporate engagement report cards to highlight ROI per program.• Implemented a comprehensive 2019 programming strategy, identifying and better addressing the needs of corporations with existing and newer supplier diversity and community affairs programs.• Represents organization in the community through networking, event attendance and public speaking. Show less

• Developed and implemented an organizational event strategy, including brand strategy, industry trends, community impact outreach and fundraising opportunities.• Managed event staff, coordinating over 100 special events, including community summits, high-level donor recognition events, and corporate employee engagement volunteer projects.• Cross-functionally collaborated with internal c-suite executives and their prospective teams to promote internal synergy and goal… Show more • Developed and implemented an organizational event strategy, including brand strategy, industry trends, community impact outreach and fundraising opportunities.• Managed event staff, coordinating over 100 special events, including community summits, high-level donor recognition events, and corporate employee engagement volunteer projects.• Cross-functionally collaborated with internal c-suite executives and their prospective teams to promote internal synergy and goal execution.• Leadership Chair for the internal fundraising campaign, soliciting over 80% of staff for a minimum $1,000 donation, increasing company-wide engagement.• Worked closely with the 2013 workplace campaign chair, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, including planning their kick-off event with former first lady Mrs. Laura W. Bush and top 120 CEOs, organizing a community-wide rally, and corporate volunteer projects.• Served on organization’s internal committees, including Internal Culture team, 90th Anniversary committee, Campaign Cabinet, and the Internal Fundraising Campaign team. Show less

• Mentored 20 fundraising lead staff, including area directors• Supported the Louisiana area director on a high-profile Super Bowl fundraiser• Strategized with regional management to implement an organizational high wealth plan • Introduced two fundraisers, reaching high wealth donors and young families, while keeping cost ratios under 20 percent• Managed, recruited, and expanded volunteer efforts in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Louisiana• Served as regional brand… Show more • Mentored 20 fundraising lead staff, including area directors• Supported the Louisiana area director on a high-profile Super Bowl fundraiser• Strategized with regional management to implement an organizational high wealth plan • Introduced two fundraisers, reaching high wealth donors and young families, while keeping cost ratios under 20 percent• Managed, recruited, and expanded volunteer efforts in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Louisiana• Served as regional brand manager, editing print materials and websites• Lead staff of four fundraisers; budgeted to raise $1.2 million Show less

• Developed and maintained fundraising accounts throughout Texas and Louisiana• Managed six large-scale special events, raising over $2 million per year • Coordinated three St. Jude Dream Home campaigns, collectively raising over $2.2 million, selling over 95% of tickets each campaign, and achieving the first ticket sellout in Dallas• Cultivated major English and Hispanic media networks in multiple markets• Created and managed special event committees, including young… Show more • Developed and maintained fundraising accounts throughout Texas and Louisiana• Managed six large-scale special events, raising over $2 million per year • Coordinated three St. Jude Dream Home campaigns, collectively raising over $2.2 million, selling over 95% of tickets each campaign, and achieving the first ticket sellout in Dallas• Cultivated major English and Hispanic media networks in multiple markets• Created and managed special event committees, including young professional, 100+ volunteer, gala and fitness committees • Hired and managed two office staff and 10 college interns• Solicited event sponsors and in-kind donations Show less

• Marketed and solicited alumni participation in annual fundraising drive, quadrupling participation from previous year.• Edited school website and monthly magazine, doubling alumni recognition.• Supported Director of Development with fundraising campaigns and supervised alumni activities.• Served as liaison with volunteer parent association and development office.

• Communicated with donor base, including alumni, parents and grandparents.• Executed homecoming activities, reunions, and family days.• Implemented the Warrior Alumni Membership Drive.• Directed recruiting efforts for elementary school students.• Chaired all fundraising campaigns.