Marcus Fogle Email & Phone Number

United States

•Develop and manage a portfolio of 100+ major ($25K+) or principal ($1M+) gift prospects, meeting annual goals for fundraising, face-to-face meetings, solicitations, and closed gifts.•Prepare timely, accurate, and relevant proposals, presentations, and other fundraising materials for potential donors, and communicate with prospective donors through the strategic use of a variety of methods.•Move prospective donors through the stages of the development cycle (qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship,) demonstrating leadership in effective, donor-centered fundraising and portfolio management strategies•Lead and manage a dynamic Development team •Serve as an advisor to the Dean and faculty on fundraising

Columbia, Sc

Augusta, Ga

• Identifying and personally soliciting prospects for annual & majors• All direct mail solicitations (conceptualizing, planning, writing, and production)• Design extensive direct mail campaigns to varying segments of the potential donor community.• Planning and implementing annual reunion giving campaigns.• Creating personalized letters for the top 10-20% potential donors.• Developing strategies for giving and participation campaigns, including mail, phone and personal solicitations.• Participating in planning meetings, accepting special assignments, assisting colleagues and providing support for all ongoing programs and operations as needed.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

• Responsible for overall strategic planning, revenue generation, financial management, organizational development, staff management, and program operations.• Work with the Foundation Board of Directors to design and implement special events created for fundraising, cultivation and/or donor recognition purposes.• Recommend, develop and direct Foundation activities. Develop strategies and processes to identify and solicit gifts from potential donors. • Maintain records related to Foundation activities and results. • Professional management of a small staff• Grant management and Project leadership• Built long term relationships with key donor segments• Oversaw the execution of marketing and media relations for the foundation• Facilitate work of Foundation Board. Plan and prepare for Board meetings and its committees. • Generate news releases from the Foundation Board members.• Maintain research and submit information regarding Foundation budget and accounts.

•Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for The Annual Fund and Alumni Relations Program with emphasis on creating a sustainable philanthropic culture.•Identify, cultivate, and solicit individuals, alumni, corporate and foundation prospects•Coordinate and manage an effective Class Reunion and Class Agent Program•Instruct Class Agents in writing class solicitation letters and setting class giving goals•Author and manage the distribution of all annual fund and alumni solicitation letters•Manage Call Center Students and managers to maintain and exceed goals•Plan and implement a comprehensive annual fund giving program with emphasis on gifts $1,000 and above

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Activities and Societies: Delta Mu Delta National Honor Society

Principles And Techniques Of Fundraising

Activities and Societies: 1 week full fundraising school. Recieved certificate

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Management