Liz Reilly Email & Phone Number

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

I led the Philanthropy & Donor Relations team which was comprised of four teams: Supporter Engagement, Legacies, Major Gifts, and Donor Relations.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

• Served on the Senior Management Team of the Development & Alumni department • Provided leadership and support for major gifts fundraising efforts for all schools and colleges of the university except Medicine & Vet Medicine• Collaborated with academics and other colleagues to determine where philanthropy could enable big changes and fuel innovations that wouldn't otherwise be possible; partnered with them to inspire transformational giving• Managed a team of 12 who were… Show more • Served on the Senior Management Team of the Development & Alumni department • Provided leadership and support for major gifts fundraising efforts for all schools and colleges of the university except Medicine & Vet Medicine• Collaborated with academics and other colleagues to determine where philanthropy could enable big changes and fuel innovations that wouldn't otherwise be possible; partnered with them to inspire transformational giving• Managed a team of 12 who were responsible for attracting 5- to 8-figure gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations Show less

Greater Seattle Area

• Provided strategic direction and oversight of all fundraising efforts for the affiliate of Planned Parenthood serving the largest, most politically- and economically-diverse area in the country, spanning Washington, Alaska, and Idaho• Managed a team of 10 staff, including two remotely• Led the region’s visioning and planning work to launch a major fundraising campaign linked to Planned Parenthood’s national 100th anniversary in 2016 and served on the national Centennial Advisory… Show more • Provided strategic direction and oversight of all fundraising efforts for the affiliate of Planned Parenthood serving the largest, most politically- and economically-diverse area in the country, spanning Washington, Alaska, and Idaho• Managed a team of 10 staff, including two remotely• Led the region’s visioning and planning work to launch a major fundraising campaign linked to Planned Parenthood’s national 100th anniversary in 2016 and served on the national Centennial Advisory Committee• After conducting an internal audit in 2010, re-structured the department and implemented strategies that grew returns in nearly every program-- particularly in major gifts, which grew by 50% without additional resources or staff. In 2013, we raised more money than in any previous year: $6.5M.• Developed innovative approaches to maximizing returns for GiveBIG, a regional online giving promotion day, including soliciting major donor challenge grants. In 2014, we raised more money on GiveBIG than any of the other 1,600 participating nonprofits: $450,000.• Worked with board members and other key community leaders to strengthen peer-to-peer fundraising efforts in all our major cities• Promoted a team culture of ambition, optimism, fun, respect, accountability, courageous communication, and adherence to the highest ethical standards• In a 360-degree evaluation in 2012, earned consistently high reviews for leadership skills • Nominated by CEO and voted in by hundreds of development colleagues across the country as the National Planned Parenthood Fundraiser of the Year in 2013 Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

• Completed a campaign for $12.5M to build a new Regional Service Center• Managed a campaign committee and senior staff in the cultivation and solicitation of major prospects• Created a new major donor group, The Pill Pack, to encourage mid-level gifts ($10K+) and designed donor recognition and naming opportunities for the campaign• Developed volunteer resources including a campaign FAQ, a house party toolkit, and campaign progress reports• Organized a Grand Opening celebration… Show more • Completed a campaign for $12.5M to build a new Regional Service Center• Managed a campaign committee and senior staff in the cultivation and solicitation of major prospects• Created a new major donor group, The Pill Pack, to encourage mid-level gifts ($10K+) and designed donor recognition and naming opportunities for the campaign• Developed volunteer resources including a campaign FAQ, a house party toolkit, and campaign progress reports• Organized a Grand Opening celebration for 500 guests Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

• Worked with boards and staff of dozens of rural and urban nonprofits (including the ACLU, the YMCA, colleges, independent schools, etc.) to strengthen organizational systems and nurture cultures that attract increased donor support• Managed teams of consultants and support staff, conducting feasibility studies for nonprofit clients to determine potential support for proposed campaigns and continuing on to provide campaign counsel• Strengthened approaches to foundation, corporate, and… Show more • Worked with boards and staff of dozens of rural and urban nonprofits (including the ACLU, the YMCA, colleges, independent schools, etc.) to strengthen organizational systems and nurture cultures that attract increased donor support• Managed teams of consultants and support staff, conducting feasibility studies for nonprofit clients to determine potential support for proposed campaigns and continuing on to provide campaign counsel• Strengthened approaches to foundation, corporate, and individual prospects, with a focus on major donors• Audited development departments to determine best opportunities to increase revenue and donor retention• Wrote study reports, campaign memos, and marketing proposals• Conducted research and wrote grants and cases for support• Analyzed data collected during feasibility studies to draft reports• Created campaign timelines and strategies Show less

Malawi

• Taught English and Life Skills (an inter-disciplinary class on democracy, social services, and HIV/AIDS) to large classes of high school students of varying ability levels• Appointed Chair of the Volunteer Advisory Committee, which facilitated communication between 120 volunteers throughout the country and Peace Corps staff and funded community development projects• Co-authored the Proposal for Project Expansion of the Peace Corps/Malawi Education Project, later approved by Washington… Show more • Taught English and Life Skills (an inter-disciplinary class on democracy, social services, and HIV/AIDS) to large classes of high school students of varying ability levels• Appointed Chair of the Volunteer Advisory Committee, which facilitated communication between 120 volunteers throughout the country and Peace Corps staff and funded community development projects• Co-authored the Proposal for Project Expansion of the Peace Corps/Malawi Education Project, later approved by Washington headquarters, which recommended instituting a teacher training program Show less