Mary Simms Email & Phone Number

Princeton, Nj, Us

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Hailey, Id

Collaborate with and develop action plans to support Executive Director, Board of Directors, and subcommittees in strategic actions to meet annual revenue goals and build relationships within the communityManage all organizational grants (local, private, state): compile application materials, manage proposal/report calendar, prepare budgets, monitor annual award spending and post-award reporting Plan, create, design, and coordinate all campaigns and appeals to raise annual operating funds from local, county, state, and individual fundersLead all internal and external communication efforts for annual campaigns, fundraising event marketing, social media, annual reports, advertising, press releases, and annual mission videoAnalyze monthly Key Performance Indicators to develop plan of advancement and stewardship activities designed to establish donor connections, deepen engagement, and foster an environment that leads to continued givingMentor Development Team staff by providing training, guidance, and encouragement as they grow into the next Senior Connection generation of fundraising leaders

Bellevue, Idaho

Processed all donor gifts including one-off donations, multi-year pledges, and in kind gifts and craft thank you tax acknowledgements daily.Ran monthly donation reports to thank all new donors, and log those interactions in our database. Assisted development team with annual fundraising appeals by handling inventory management, performing mail merges, coordinating printing and organizing delivery. Performed grant research, writing, and presentations. Point person for program marketing, and update and distribute program collateral as needed. Managed donation deposits by generating deposit spreadsheet, scan and upload check deposits to online banking, and prepare cash deposits for delivery to bank.

Ketchum, Idaho

Developed a streamlined digitally-managed volunteer application and onboarding process including waivers, background checks, and trainings to ensure Wood River YMCA state and national compliance with volunteer policies and procedures Recruited, supervised, managed, and established relationships with 100+ volunteers in 8 programs to deliver service that reflects the organization’s mission to promote youth development healthy living, and social responsibility Cooperated with YMCA Directors and staff to plan, fund, coordinate, staff, and develop 8 YMCA events and programs including Bonni’s Garden Education Program, Sun Valley Half Marathon, Make a Splash, Father Daughter Dance, Y-Free Day, Power Scholars, Active Together and Blood Drives Created library of transitional documents and instructional materials for incoming VISTA Volunteer Coordinator to ensure smooth transition at end of service term

Bloomington, Indiana Area

Coordinated fundraising for new digital and auditory equipment to aid seniors with dementia (mp3 players, auxiliary splitters, headphones); provided personal music equipment to as many residents as possible Created marketing program goals to increase awareness, recruit volunteers, and gain community-based fiscal support to help fund program initiativesEffectively acquired, trained, managed, and retained 10 student volunteers to increase capacity in providing one on one student resident relationships Built meaningful relationships with individuals living with dementia and tailored my communication style to each individual’s unique neurological condition using research-based methods to make individuals feel comfortable, safe, and engagedConducted research on best practices for working with and assisting individuals with dementia and adapted to constant variability of residents’ cognitive function

Bloomington, Indiana

Provided comprehensive biweekly tutoring support for athletes taking courses in National and International Policy, Professional Writing, Technology in Public AffairsConsciously made efforts to create a safe, welcoming, and empowering space for students from a variety of social, economic, and educational backgrounds Identified individual learning styles for each student and accommodated lessons as necessary, for example using different studying strategies for visual versus auditory learners

B.S. Public Affairs, Environmental Management

Minor in Sustainable Energy and Resources

Indiana University Managing Hazards - Public Risk Management

Analyzed similarities and differences between the ways in which the United States and Europe manage communications of potential hazards.