Lori Zelony Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga

Hired to develop and execute the non-profit’s strategic development plan, including soliciting and closing five and six-figure gifts. Prepare annual fundraising goals and budgets, plan/organize/manage annual campaigns, manage prospect pipeline, oversee and mentor employees and volunteers, build & maintain relationships with donors and board members, and actively attract new support to grow the overall contribution YoY.Select Accomplishments: ➤ Raised $7.49MM over the last 5… Show more Hired to develop and execute the non-profit’s strategic development plan, including soliciting and closing five and six-figure gifts. Prepare annual fundraising goals and budgets, plan/organize/manage annual campaigns, manage prospect pipeline, oversee and mentor employees and volunteers, build & maintain relationships with donors and board members, and actively attract new support to grow the overall contribution YoY.Select Accomplishments: ➤ Raised $7.49MM over the last 5 budget years ($50.8K over goal); $680K from individuals, $290K from corporate and foundation support, and $442K in philanthropic grants ➤ Oversee the planning and execution of Opening Night Gala, Closing Night, and Insider Preview Event for major donors. Solicited all vendors, restaurants, as in-kind donations. Secured over $500K annually in in-kind donations➤ Successfully planned and/or organized all annual membership campaigns, Film Maker Fund Campaign, Select Series Campaign, and Connect Series Campaign➤ Focused on increasing AJFF donors by adding a benefit level to reach a younger demographic, which resulted in 100’s of new donors while also bringing on 7 paid partner schools with 600+ HS students educated by AJFF films over 3-years➤ Maintain a 40-50-member Development Committee, organized by subcommittees, including Renewal, New, & In-Kind, and manage a Donor Relations Manager and 5 Co-Chairs for Development Show less

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Headed the ongoing fundraising and operational excellence with focus on nonprofit donation strategies and staff/volunteer leadership. In charge of organizing large-scale fundraising initiatives, working with board members, managing annual funds, and building/managing relationships with donors, staff, and volunteers.Select Accomplishments: ➤ Raised over $8.0MM through galas, golf tournaments, special initiatives, and annual campaigns ➤ Planned and oversaw annual Community… Show more Headed the ongoing fundraising and operational excellence with focus on nonprofit donation strategies and staff/volunteer leadership. In charge of organizing large-scale fundraising initiatives, working with board members, managing annual funds, and building/managing relationships with donors, staff, and volunteers.Select Accomplishments: ➤ Raised over $8.0MM through galas, golf tournaments, special initiatives, and annual campaigns ➤ Planned and oversaw annual Community Golf Tournament; solicited 60 corporate sponsors, supervised 50 volunteers, and stewarded 150 golfers for each event ($2.5MM) ➤ Implemented strategy, actively solicited and stewarded participants, and educated and liaised with contributors for the Georgia Education Tax Credit program ($1.1MM)➤ Solicited, recruited, trained, and managed 60+ Annual Fund volunteers for annual phone-a-thons and events, such as Grandparents Day ($1.8MM)➤ Designed and implemented the bi-annual Gala and short-term initiatives. Managed solicitations, marketing, sponsorships, and oversaw event logistics ($2.6MM)➤ Partnered with the Director of Institutional Advancement; supervised database manager and development coordinator and collaborated with 5-member development team➤ Conceptualized and initiated Sports Sponsorship Program featuring a year-round annual corporate sponsor banner advertising campaign Show less

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Oversaw store marketing efforts and collaborated with 137 franchisees to create strategic opportunities for increased brand awareness. Managed press relations, comprehensive in-store marketing timelines, and POP materials for brands, including Cinnabon, Seattle’s Best Coffee, and Chesapeake Bagel Bakery.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

➤ Negotiated Olympic Games ticket allocations with 25 worldwide sponsors and 65 licensees, including Coca-Cola, NationsBank and Sports Illustrated ($270 MM).➤ Developed and implemented marketing and sales plan for luxury suites at Olympic venues ($6 MM).➤ Recruited and trained 65 volunteer ambassadors to provide concierge services for 90 sponsors

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

➤ Designed and implemented large-scale, grassroots direct mail and telemarketing campaigns including calls to action for constituents to write, phone and visit their legislators.➤ Generated new business and serviced existing clients, comprised of national corporations, trade associations and statewide political campaigns across 40 states.

Newport Beach, California, United States

Newport Beach, California, United States