Marissa Kolarosky Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

As Assistant Director of Philanthropy, I am primarily responsible for:-building and maintaining a donor portfolio in Western Pennsylvania and have primary responsibility for implementing the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategy for quarterly engagement-engaging in face-to-face and virtual solicitation of major gifts ($10,000+) for individual donors, institutional funders, and corporations-partnering with program staff and National staff for special and unique gift solicitation-planning and organizing events for donors and members in Western Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

I was contracted to help oversee the day-to-day operations of SPB Strategies while Simone was out on maternity leave. I was responsible for managing two employees and assisting with any issues that arose with clients.

Pittsburgh, Pa

As Finance Director on Beth Tarasi's campaign for Superior Court, I:-Worked on behalf of the campaign committee to raise nearly $160,000 in the Primary election allowing the campaign to run television ads in several media markets statewide -Responsible for recording, processing, and depositing all contributions and prepared and filed campaign finance reports and 24-hour reports

Pittsburgh, Pa

As Finance Director on the PA Senate District 37 Special Election I:-Managed and oversaw the campaign’s finance operation raising nearly $1.9 million for the state senate special election-Communicated closely with the campaign manager, Senate Democratic Campaign Committee, and other major stakeholders on the campaign budget and cash flow-Ran an in-house digital fundraising program to target in-state and out-of-state low-dollar donors-Responsible for recording, processing, and depositing all contributions; prepared campaign finance reports and 24-hour reporting-Prepared and targeted all candidate call time calls and staffed the candidate in finance meetings and events both in-district and throughout the state-Worked closely with Western Pennsylvania labor and stakeholders

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

I was contracted as a Development Consultant to help Trying Together build a fundraising plan and multi-year strategy that ultmately set the organization up to main strategies after the contract ended that addressed: -Showing Trying Together staff general fundraising and fundraising mechanisms-Helping to set and define board engagement goals-Helping Trying Together staff to develop fundraising materials-Assisting with targeting for the annual fundraising event.

Jackson, Ms

While I was working on U.S. Senator Bob Casey's re-eleciton campaign, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee reached out with the opportunity to be the Finance Director on the Mississippi special election U.S. Senate race. (Don't quote me on this, but at age 24 I believe I am one of the youngest individuals to hold a Finance Director role on a U.S. Senate race.) As Finance Director, I:-Oversaw the campaign’s finance operation in the creation, execution, and oversight of a finance plan that raised over $7.2 million for the special election (raising $936,000 solely from the state of Mississippi - this was a heavily grassroots-based campaign where 94% of contributions were under $100 and the average contribution was roughly $38) -Identified and raised $220,000 to the Mike Espy Victory Fund – a joint campaign committee with the Mississippi Democratic Party -Worked closely with the campaign manager and DSCC staff on the campaign budget; tracked cash flow; maintained daily, weekly, and monthly finance projections; and sent daily fundraising updates to senior campaign staff and the candidate-Strategically targeted donors with an in-house direct mail program and worked closely with the digital firm to engage low-dollar donors through digital solicitation as well as reaching out to Democratic signers to help bolster the digital fundraising program-Responsible for working with the compliance team to record, process, and deposit all contributions; approved quarterly and 48-hour FEC finance reports; and prepared and approved the joint victory fund allocations for the transfer file for the campaign and the Mississippi Democratic Party-Managed a five person finance team that included a DC finance consultant and National finance consultant-Traveled with and staffed the candidate at in-state and national fundraising events and donor meetings-Organized fundraising event with special guests Senator Kamala Harris, Senator Corey Booker, and Former President Bill Clinton

Pittsburgh, Pa

As Deputy Finance Director for U.S. Senator Bob Casey's 2018 re-election campaign, I:-Assisted the National Finance Director in creating, execution, and oversight of finance plan with an $18 million goal and a joint victory fund plan with a $1.6 million goal, having helped to raise $13.9 million to Bob Casey for Senate and $614,000 to Keystone Victory Fund – a joint fundraising committee with the Pennsylvania Democratic Party-Maintained the campaign finance plan with checks, digital contributions, and direct mail contributions; tracked outstanding individual and event pledges; followed up with outstanding pledges; and sent fundraising updates to senior campaign staff and the DSCC-Responsible for maintaining daily the joint victory fund finance plan with contributions, researching and strategically targeting donors, following up with outstanding pledges, and internally tracking the breakdown of contribution allocations from the joint victory fund-Oversaw the targeting and execution of low dollar ($100-$2,700) and high dollar ($1,000-$10,000) campaign finance events with overall raise goals of $15,000 - $300,000 -Worked with the compliance team on the federal level and assisted with preparing the joint transfer file, reallocating contributions for the primary or general election, and updating source codes for contributions in NGP-Worked with the National Finance Director to target donors for weekly call time and prepared call sheets-Staffed Senator Casey at fundraising events as well as staffing event guests Senator Barbara Boxer, Senator Wyden, and Vice President Joe Biden.

Pittsburgh, Pa

After the special election, I had the opportunity to come back and work at SPB Strategies where I got my start in political campaigns as a full-time staffer. As Development Associate, I:-Worked with a number of the firm’s clients including: Attorney General Josh Shapiro, Judge David Wecht, Erie County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper, Councilwoman Natalia Rudiak, Pennsylvania State Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates, League of Conservation Voters, and the Pittsburgh Association for the Education of Young Children-Assisted in the creation, implementation, and execution of a $100,000 finance plan for Erie County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper-Responsible for scheduling calls and meetings with donors and clients and preparing briefing memos-Expansive use of NGP including creating and editing existing records, updating record contact codes and contribution source codes, processing and tracking contributions, and adding call logs and donor record notes-Staffing fundraising events for clients, as well as assisting at campaign events for Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton, former President Bill Clinton, and Chelsea Clinton-Recruited, managed, and oversaw the firm's internship program. I was also sub-contracted for work for Scottie Public Affairs, the US Water Alliance, and author Nancy L. Cohen.

While working at SPB Strategies, I was sub-contracted to help author and historian Nancy L. Cohen:-organize and update her contact database-update website with blog posts and interview recordings-mail copies of her book

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

While working at SPB Strategies, I was sub-contracted to help the US Water Alliance. I was responsible for:-Working closely with US Water Alliance Staff to organize the annual One Water Summit-Tracked attendee registration and payment for the summit-Assisted speakers and panelist prepare and collect materials -Helped compile information for the 2016 Water Prize-Proofread and edited the summit program-Updated database information-Traveled to Atlanta, GA to help staff the Summit to assist with registration and breakout sessions, site visits, and institutes

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

While working at SPB Strategies, I was sub-contracted to help Scottie Public Affairs. I was responsible for:-Drafting emails to send to radio stations on behalf of clients-organizing and updating press list contacts-assisted with social media promotion

Pittsburgh, Pa

While I was in Philadelphia, I had the opportunity to come home and work on a special election for my State Senate District working as Deputy Finance Director on a campaign run by the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Campaign Committee. As Deputy Finance Director, I:-Assisted the finance director in creating, implementing, and executing a comprehensive finance plan that raised over $579,000 for a special election state senate race-Oversaw the campaign’s bank account, processed and deposited contributions, tracked campaign expenditures, and prepared campaign finance report filings with the finance director -Staffed candidate call time, tracked pledges, updated NGP call logs, and managed call time follow up-Created an online fundraising plan to raise low dollar funds and was responsible for drafting online fundraising email blasts

Media, Pa

I joined Admiral Joe Sestak's 2016 U.S. Senate Race Campaign Staff as Campaign Scheduler (which also transitioned in to a role of Call Time Manager once the Finance Team learned of my background in campaign fundraising). In this role I:-Managed the campaign schedule; fielded incoming scheduling requests and discussed opportunities with the campaign manager, and coordinated logistics with all campaign departments to create a daily itinerary memo for the candidate and senior staff-Staffed candidate call time, tracked pledges, and managed call time follow up to donors-Assisted in staffing finance events and traveled with the candidate to maximize call time opportunities

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

After completing my internship with SPB Strategies, I was offered a temporary summer position at the firm. In this role I was responsible for:-Assisting with database tasks in NGP-Helping research potential donor prospects-Assisting with research projects-Watching candidate call time-Helping to staff political events

Pittsburgh, Pa

During my spring semester of senior year at The University of Pittsburgh I interned with SPB Stategies, a political fundraising firm based in Pittsburgh, PA. Responsibilities included:-Assisting with database tasks in NGP-Helping research potential donor prospects-Assisting with research projects-Watching candidate call time-Helping to staff political events

Sewickley, Pennsylvania, United States

After the full-time receptionist left, I interview for and was hired for the full-time receptionist position. In this role I was responsible for:-Answering and directingphone calls-Making dining reservations, room accommodation reservations, and event reservations-Assisting other departments with billing members for services and club events-Making copies, using the fax machine, scanning, filing documents, and posting mail-Assisting the Director of Special Events -Assisting the Executive Chef and Sous Chef with typing kitchen menus and daily features-Distributing employee paychecks

Sewickley, Pennsylvania, United States

While I was an evening receptionist at Allegheny Country Club, I would help work at the Tennis Department on the weekends. I was responsible for:-Answering phone calls and emails from members-Making tennis court reservations-Preparing tennis courts for members-Running the tennis pro-shop-Stocking beverages and ice for the outdoor tennis courts (summer)-Preparing paddle courts (winter)-Performing monthly inventory-Cleaning the office

Sewickley, Pennsylvania, United States

While attending the University of Pittsburgh, I worked part-time at Allegheny Country Club as the Evening Receptionist. In this role I was responsible for:-Answering and directing phone calls-Making dining reservations, room accommodation reservations, and event reservations-Making copies, using the fax machine, scanning, filing documents, and posting mail

Moon, Pennsylvania, United States

During my fall semester of senior year, I interned in the District Office of PA State Representative Mark Mustio. Responsibilities included:-Assisting with constituent casework-Researching current house bills-Assisting with the planning of the annual Senior Expo-Making copies, using the fax machine, scanning, filing documents, and posting mail-Attending meetings with Rep. Mustio's District Office Manager

Moon, Pennsylvania, United States

While attending the University of Pittsburgh, I worked as a Bakery Sales Clerk at Giant Eagle. In this role, I was responsible for:-Assisting customers with bakery items-Taking and filling special orders-Decorating and icing cookies and cakes-Baking bread and rolls daily-Cleaning the bakery and closing (during the evening shift)-Unpacking new shipments and stocking product on the salesfloor

Sewickley, Pennsylvania, United States

While attending the University of Pittsburgh, I worked as a part-time Package Handler at FedEx during the 2:00 am - 8:00 am shift. Responsibilities included:-Sorting packages as they came down the conveyor belt-Loading 2-3 trucks with packages, organizing packages by route delivery

Monaca, Pennsylvania, United States

While attending the Community College of Beaver County, I worked at Yankee Candle as a Salesperson part-time. In this position, I received two bonuses for exceeding individual sales quotas both quarterly and yearly. My responsibilities included:-Retail sales-Using the cash register for sales and returns-Unloading new shipments and stocking product on the salesfloor-Assisting customers to find products-Keeping an updated knowledge of products and scents

Monaca, Pennsylvania, United States

During my time as a student at CCBC, I was a federal work-study student librarian. I worked up to 15 hours a week while attending CCBC as a full-time student working to complete my Associates Degree. My responsibilities included: -Managing the circulation desk-checking in and checking out materials for patrons-issuing new library cards-collcting overdue material fines-shelving materials-assisting library patrons and students in finding material or requesting material from other libraries-meeting the Beaver County Library System van to collect library transfer materials and call patrons to notify them that their materials arrived at the library-helping the Head Librarian and Assistant Librarian with additional tasksI was allowed to study and/or work on homework when I had free-time.

Moon, Pennsylvania, United States

As a Salesperson at Sheetz I was responsible for:-Preparing made-to-order food-Making hot and cold beverages-Working the cash register to check out purchases-Working the lottery machine-Unloading shipments and stocking products in the store, both on the salesfloor and in the coolers and freezers-Collecting trash from the car wash and around the gas pumps

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

I performed solo on violin, viola, or piano for wedding ceremonies or receptions in Pittsburgh.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science Major. Legal Studies Minor, 3.69

Activities and Societies: President's List (Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015) Delta Epsilon Iota (Honor Society 2014).

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Humanities And Social Sciences, 3.9

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa, Member (2013) President's List (Spring 2013) Work-Study Student LibrarianAfter graduating.

High School Diploma, Music, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Ensemble Immersion performer (2010-2012) National Honors Society (2010-2012) Tri-M Music Honors Society.