Lisa Mead, M.S., Cfre, Cnp Email & Phone Number

Cary, Nc, Us

Cary, Nc

-Managed donor portfolios, successfully securing gifts from individual donors and foundations.-Authored numerous successful grant applications on behalf of clients, and managed grant reporting and follow up.-Researched available funding opportunities, providing a clear plan for seeking funding via grants and sponsorships.-Assisted small businesses & nonprofits with assessing social media needs and implementing social media marketing plans. -Provided clients with direction in regards to using conferences for fundraising, corporate partners, and member based organization revenue streams.-Evaluated current social media presence, and provided guidance for customers to direct market and creating larger online presence. -Edited digital content, including photos and marketing materials. -Advised clients on business development issues and execution of strategic plans to increase revenue.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

-Served as the fundraising and development director for a 501c3 organization.-Spearheaded a fundraising campaign that generated revenue to open the Tools 4 Schools free teacher supply store. -Partnered with the Board of Directors, CEO, and other leadership in charting the organization’s direction, strategic growth, public communications, and financial planning initiatives.-Responsibilities included the development and execution of proposals, grants, and fundraising initiatives, including researching funding sources and trends to help position the organization ahead of significant funding changes or trends.-Planned and executed an annual gala with 400+ attendees as the largest fundraising event for the organization.-Developed annual revenue goals and plans to diversify and increase the organizational budget with strategies to gain funding from new business development opportunities, including corporate sponsors, major gifts, foundation grants, and other revenue generating opportunities.

Worldwide

-Developed and oversaw all aspects of fundraising for an international public health organization serving over 80 countries. Increased individual giving by over 45% in first six months, and end of year campaign contributions by over 125%.-Maintained ongoing communication with corporate sponsors, donors, and foundations. -Developed online and print marketing collateral related to fundraising. Additionally, created web and social media content for organization website which was viewed over 7 million times in 2020. -Responsible for Google analytics reporting and monitoring social media analytics. Used data collected to adjust strategies for targeted campaigns.-Collaborated with the Executive Director and global Board of Directors to create a development plan which increased brand awareness and revenue in order to support the strategic direction of LLLI. -Managed systems and software to track and cultivate donors and prospects, including Raiser’s Edge donor database with 116,000 records and wealth screening tools.-Served on planning committee for 24hour global conference that was translated into dozens of languages.

-Oversaw special events, trainings, guest speakers, and all aspects of fundraising for a small non-profit organization. Served as staff and then later in a consultancy role.-Managed all aspects of operations for the agency, including human relations, 990 tax forms, charitable solicitation licenses, and other required paperwork.- Ensured all events and announcements were publicized appropriately via social media, print media, and television/radio. Created paid social media campaigns, and tracked analytics to adjust future campaigns. Wrote newsletters, funding appeals, and updated the website.- Collaborated with grant writer to submit grant funding applications.- Worked with a very active board of directors, including scheduling meetings and coordinatingcommunication.

Cary, Nc

-Duties included being responsible for planning, development and implementation of all of the organization’s marketing strategies, communications, and public relations activities, both external and internal. Agency was featured on The Today Show, had articles in multiple local and national publications, and I successfully assisted with a Guinness Book of World Records event.-Won award from the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention for our social media campaign surrounding "Don't Fry Friday".-Served as lead staff member for annual gala, which raised significant revenue for the organization with high profile attendees. -Helped make sure that the organization’s philosophy, mission and vision remained pertinent and practiced throughout the organization.-Furloughed due to Covid

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

-Worked with the Director of Health Programs and Executive Director in a time limited grant funded position, to create and implement campaign to equitably strengthen wellness policies and wellness policy implementation in North Carolina.-Assessed Local Wellness Policies and School Health Advisory Council’s in 115 school districts.-Developed a coalition of stakeholders to advocate for equitable implementation of strong local wellness policies at the state level and coordinated stakeholder meetings.-Assessed current stakeholders and partners to identify opportunities to engage diverse voices.-Engaged members to engage in advocacy of public policy.-Organized advocacy and training events statewide.-Planned and developed communications with members, elected leaders, coalition members, and the general public about local wellness policy.-Created a social media toolkit, content writing, and talking points-Created and distributed local messages and calls to action

Cary

-Responsible for increasing customer and volunteer base for a chain of growing non-profit resale stores. -Accountable for daily social media updates consisting of original content for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, for multiple local retail establishments. -Created mass emails with a large customer database, using Mailchimp software. -Maintained website content, wrote press releases, and handled public relations including print media, television, and online content. -Managed Google Ad Words campaign, after submitting a proposal and obtaining up to $10,000 a month in free advertising.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Served as department team leader, budget committee representative, teacher council representative, and district finance committee representative. Taught Career, Technical Education courses for grades 6-8. Elected "Teacher of the Month" in 2009.

Chatham County, Nc

Responsible for the supervision of a team of direct-service workers. Managed delivery of services for the physical, emotional, and psychological benefit of children between the ages of 5 and 21, and administered a program providing academic and behavioral support.Monitored budgets and engaged in programmatic fundraising to increase agency revenue.

Pittsboro, Nc

-Coordinated staff continuing education and client services for year long perinatal substance abuse treatment program. -Supervised and coached a team of 5-10 para-professional staff, collaborating with The UNC Horizons Program.-Taught clients critical life skills, via individual instruction and weekly group classes. -Served as agency representative on multiple boards and committees, including the NC Fetal Alcohol Prevention Program, The United Way, Habitat for Humanity, UNC Hospitals, and many others.-Nominated for statewide Case Manager of the Year award at providers’ conference by agency director.

M.S., Organizational Leadership & Management

Completed coursework in Organizational Behavior, Effective Leadership, Ethical Behavior and Employment Law, Critical Thinking.

B. S,, Criminology

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega, Lambda Alpha Epsilon

Ncteach Education Program

Obtained lateral entry teaching certificate via NC Teach Program.