Maria Polinsky Email & Phone Number

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Responsible for connecting stakeholders with the agency and engaging the general public through a variety of traditional, digital, and grassroots techniques. Create organization messaging. Review and edit external communications.*Oversaw launch of Literacy Pittsburgh brand in concert with senior staff and outside firm, including website, advertising, public event, and ongoing implementation and oversight.*Implemented consistent communication with stakeholders to include tailored monthly e-newsletters to volunteers and to donors, as well as a biannual print newsletter.*Created and manage internal outreach and marketing committee to coordinate and prioritize efforts and promote an open flow of information.*Launched first-ever student recruitment campaign resulting in a 164% increase in student inquiries.*Collaborated with consultant and web developer to improve site search rankings, resulting in increased traffic and a net gain of 266 in search positions.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Managed all fundraising initiatives as part of two-person team with an annual operating goal of over $1 million. Diverse responsibilities included grant writing, corporate sponsorships, donor communications and stewardship, social media, strategic planning, major gifts, planned giving, direct mail and special events. Key accomplishments include:* Doubled private giving revenue since first year at agency.* Increased individual donations from $76,000 in FY06 to a high of $240,000 in FY14.* Managed capital project effort in 2011, achieving $430,000 in gifts or 109% of goal. Significantly, individual donations represented 54% of gifts, contrasted with prior two capital campaigns at 11% and 9%, respectively.* Grew Leaders for Literacy Luncheon net revenue from $25,000 to $135,000 during tenure.* Achieved 100% board participation in fundraising using an individualized approach.* Launched Literacy Champions corporate partnership program in 2016 with eight members, leveraging a 50% increase in giving from this group over the previous year.

Create flyers, ads, brochures, programs, invitations, etc. with a focus on nonprofit organizations. Complete copy editing, writing, and proofreading projects.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Coordinated all aspects of five annual fundraising events including volunteer recruitment and management, budget development, sponsor and in-kind donor solicitation, logistics, database management and publicity.Key accomplishments include:*Generated over $2 million in revenue during tenure.*Launched volunteer-driven walk in Erie, PA, in 2003. Doubled budgeted income inaugural year.*Intiated volunteer-driven young professionals event in 2003; doubled attendance in year two and increased revenue by 400%.*Managed Chapter operations during two executive director searches.*Promoted from initial role of Development Coordinator in recognition of quantity and quality of work.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Greater Philadelphia Area