In this role, I will be responsible for designing and implementing the Choose DuPage membership growth and retention strategy that aligns with Choose DuPage’s strategic objectives. I will assist in creating and communicating the Choose DuPage vision and mission.

Lead in fundraising initiatives, donor relations, and revenue generation efforts. Responsible for articulating mission, vision, and fundraising goals to enhance team building, communications, and continuous improvement.Implemented a Development Department by planning/coordinating/executing marketing and communications strategies. Following the new addition of the Development Department - accomplished increasing overall revenue from $7k to $1.9M and doubling donor reach from $700k to $1.9M, while maintaining a 74% retention rate.Responsibilities include:- Identifying diverse funding sources-including donors, corporate sponsorships, grants, events, and partnerships- Strategic planning, coordinating, and executing fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives to increase engagement- Building and maintaining strong relationships with current/potential donors while managing portfolios for personalized communication plans- Collaborating with businesses and corporations to establish partnerships, sponsorships, and cause-marketing initiatives- Training to support the growth and development across team members- Managing partnership building, contract negotiations, and collaboration- Conducting performance reviews to assess progress and identify areas for development- Analyzing growth projecting for financial analysis and estimating costs to create a budget analysis- Conducted and led a 2020 Capital Campaign during the COVID-19 period- Recognized and awarded a 2022 Tempo Award for the launch of the pantry's virtual food pantry campaign

• Design and produce marketing and public relation communications, including collateral, social media, direct mail, weekly e-newsletter, website and press releases.• Responsible for all Social Media accounts, including Facebook (5 pages), Instagram, Pinterest, Blog.• Manage all events and promotions, from concept to execution.• Coordinated participation of national vendors, local organizations, and rescue groups to attend and support events and promotions.• Led the creation, conception and implementation of the inaugural “Wellness Fair”.• Completed training program for animal wellness and nutrition.

An experienced business development and event planner with a proven record of success in building and growing events by increasing revenue and event sponsorships and decreasing expenses. A well respected team player who maximizes results through consistent improvement, creativity, strategic planning, relationship building and effective negotiation. I am seeking a challenging position in event planning, development and/or fundraising while leveraging my strong creativity, combined with solid leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Developed, planned and provided oversight, vision, direction, and leadership to over 300 events and programs • Administered and supervised several employees. Responsible for providing direction and oversight in order to achieve chamber goals with regards to events and programs• Responsible for organizing and managing all events. Established budgets for these events, while monitoring revenue and expenditures• Prepared and submitted RFP’s for all off-site Chamber events. Negotiated pricing agreements, finalized contracts, and secured venues• Responsible for signing off on all events, program marketing and communications • Handled all internal and external logistics for events including sponsorship fulfillment, writing scripts, room setup, menu, A/V and working with outside vendors• Responsible for bundled member agreements and sponsorships including the creation, approval, and retention of these agreements. Collaborated with appropriate team members to ensure that all services were completed as required• Established and maintained community relationships and involvement with chamber members, community members, and service organizations • Worked with Account Executives to prospect and determine appropriate participants and sponsors for specific events and programs• Recruited and coordinated volunteers for events• Coordinated and corresponded with guest speakers and event entertainment• Solicited businesses in the Naperville area for silent auction items• Identified and solicited increased membership investment from current members• Maintained events calendar on Chamber Website• Served as the staff liaison for several committees including Women In Business, Young Professionals of Naperville, Not-for-Profit Network, Speakers Bureau and TEAM’s.