Maria Katz Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

Nextdoor is where neighbors turn for trusted connections and the exchange of helpful information, goods, and services. Nextdoor’s purpose is to cultivate a kinder world where everyone has a neighborhood they can rely on.Building connections in the real world is a universal human need. That truth, and the reality that neighborhoods are one of the most important and useful communities in our lives have been guiding principles for Nextdoor. Today, neighbors rely on Nextdoor in neighborhoods around the world in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Australia, and Canada with many more to come.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Created a robust alumni engagement program, resulting in a year-over-year increase in revenue by 23% within a portfolio of 7,000 alumni accounts• Established and nurtured lasting relationships with 40 Tier 1 accounts worth $1M in revenue, acting as a trusted advisor from prospecting to closing• Employed analytics and research tools to identify potential donor segments, and to create a tailored approach for each client relationship• Led training program for external stakeholders of technological upgrades, including a revolutionary alumni networking portal• Managed vendor relations and contract negotiations for new technology partners• Partnered with and mobilized the Presidential Alumni Council, Board of Trustees, and other Sr. Level Executives on engagement initiatives• Recruited and onboarded volunteers to create an alumni ambassador program• Recovered dormant accounts worth $20,000 through creative campaigns and personal outreach

San Francisco Bay Area

• Directed all operations for enterprise-wide $4M revenue-generating campaigns• Led and implemented comprehensive communication action plan targeting 60,000 prospects, resulting in a 22% growth of membership year-over-year• Launched innovative crowdfunding and text-to-donate campaigns, resulting in growth of online contributed revenue by 19%• Led cross-functional team of project managers, artistic personnel and external vendors to develop solutions to optimize the member experience• Onboarded, trained, and managed a team of 12 Sales Representatives and one Development Associate

San Francisco Bay Area

• Coordinated and executed 15 high-touch cultivation events per season, managing timelines and budgets• Spearheaded gift-closing processes, from intention-to-donate to post-donation acknowledgment and stewardship• Performed in-depth analysis of Individual Giving activities to identify and propose areas of growth to leadership

San Francisco Bay Area

• Top performer for the San Francisco Symphony’s annual telefundraising campaign• Cold called hundreds of patrons daily, securing contributions up to $10,000• Renewed, acquired, and increased donations for the Annual Fund, supporting performances, operations, and educational outreach programs for the organization.• Used knowledge of the industry to relate to patrons and donors, developing impromptu scripts and building rapport quickly• Identified and sourced potential donors through Tessitura CRM Database

• Managed registration and scheduling for 1,000 students in Salesforce CRM• Designed and led student and parent onboarding and training programs• Facilitated invoicing in Quickbooks for registration, financial aid, and gift processing• Established business relations with vendors and contractors• Oversaw volunteer recruitment and day-of management for performances and special events.•Facilities Manager of the 22,000 square foot facility, including a theater space, 6 studios, and on-site residential rental property. Oversaw facility improvement projects, researching quotes, overseeing contracts, and managing project timeline.• Managed box office for in-house performances: ticket generation, sales, and reporting.• Supported and coordinated direct marketing efforts for recruitment and fundraising efforts• Acted as a merchandise buyer for promotional items and Nutcracker Boutique purchasing and managing inventory and sales.