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- Develops and executes annual and multi-year development strategies for managed donors to retain, recapture, and grow donor investments through major giving solicitations. - Stewards an assigned major gift portfolio comprised of individual donors, corporate partners, and foundations with an annual target of over $400,000; Responsible for minimum annual fundraising goal tied to a blended portfolio, including both renewable gifts and new incremental revenue. Revenue target increases throughout the fiscal year due to major domestic disasters; Exceeded annual portfolio revenue target in FY20 by 28% - Collaborates with regional Biomedical and Humanitarian staff, as well as national American Red Cross headquarters development staff to identify and grow meaningful donor relationships and maximize fundraising opportunities- Leads focused growth in major giving with top major gift prospects; Increased annual giving of portfolio’s top foundation account year over year, exceeding greatest highest historical annual gift amount by 27% since FY21 and 43% since FY19.- Builds community partnerships to increase annual funding, encourage employee volunteer engagement, and strengthen mission capacity.- Serves as regional Tiffany Circle Liaison, leading regional Tiffany Circle membership recruitment, retention, and engagement strategies alongside regional Tiffany Circle Chair. - Works with Chapter Board of Directors and other leadership volunteers to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward appropriate donors.- Manages ongoing development strategies and constituent data in Salesforce CRM system. The American Red Cross is a historic organization that works every day to prevent and alleviate human suffering. In other words, we help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. We provide domestic disaster relief, blood collection and distribution services, preparedness information, health and safety training, service to the armed forces, and international services.

- Managed an assigned fundraising portfolio of regional and national corporate partners, individual donors, and fundraisers contributing to over $700,000 in annual revenue- Directed the planning and execution of Bike MS Breakaway to Key Largo and associated fundraising events in the South Florida market while building relationships with participants, volunteers and corporate sponsors- Responsible for financial management of revenue for the regional Bike MS campaign with an annual target of $1.2 Million- Cultivated corporate relationships to drive sponsorship revenue and increase corporate volunteer engagement - Secured significant in-kind donations to offset event expenses by presenting sponsorship opportunities to partners- Collaborated with the market staff in relationship prospecting efforts, event execution, and recognition for key relationships, top fundraisers, donors, and corporate partners.- Tracked constituent data and maintained thorough reporting through Raiser’s Edge CRM system.- Implemented South Florida’s first Revenue Committee for Bike MS to concentrate efforts on revenue growth, increased event participation, and support future event experience. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society mobilizes people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS. To fulfill this mission, the Society funds cutting-edge research, drives change through advocacy, facilitates professional education, collaborates with MS organizations around the world, and provides programs and services designed to help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. Bike MS is the largest fundraising bike series in the world-- with over 80 extraordinary cycling events across the country. Bike MS Breakaway to Key Largo is a well-supported two-day cycling ride with three route options. The event includes over 1,000 participants and raises around $850,000.

- Opened and operated the Union on weekends, designated school holidays, and curtailed operations days. Operated and closed the building during evening hours, weekly.- Oversaw the operation of the Union during times when professional staff was not working.- Supervised all other student job stations within the Hartman Union Building. Recorded violations in job conduct on the shift report forms.- Enforced all Hartman Union and Plymouth State University policies within the building and worked directly with the Director and University Police when security issues, accidents, or other incidents occurred.- Provided basic First Aid, CPR, AED assistance to patrons in need. Provided documentation and specifics for injuries and accidents that took place in the Hartman Union.

- Executed special events in collaboration with internal and external partners; developed project plans, managed budgets, tracked metrics, and assessed progress and results.- Spearheaded the marketing of all student activity engagement opportunities, inclusive of creating and distributing marketing materials (emails, fliers, bulletin boards, digital displays), maintaining social media accounts, and exploring creative marketing strategies.- Developed, promoted and implemented a comprehensive schedule of evening and weekend student activity programs; Designed and implemented programming focused on diversity, inclusion, and sustainability.- Coordinated recognition efforts for student clubs and organizations, elevating community leadership and volunteerism. - Partnered with the staff of the Fitness Center and Residential Life to establish and implement semesterly programming.- Supported the Director of Student Activities to create programs that fostered the leadership development of all student club officers.- Assisted in the development and coordination of ongoing training sessions for clubs and organizations as well as opportunities for communication and information sharing.- Served as a point of contact for students interested in proposing new clubs and coordinated the recognition process for proposed clubs and organizations.- Planned and led the Student Involvement Fair for student clubs and organizations- Assisted the Director of Student Activities with developing the programming budget and produced end-of-year reports