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Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Warrendale, Pa

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Served as a relationship manager to direct the Southwest Pennsylvania development efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association, primarily through the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and corporate initiatives.  Developed relationships with community organizations and corporations to assist in recruiting 120 new teams for the 2013 Pittsburgh Walk to End Alzheimer’s.  Managed relationships with donors, team captains, volunteers and sponsor to sustain and develop their support of the Alzheimer's… Show more Served as a relationship manager to direct the Southwest Pennsylvania development efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association, primarily through the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and corporate initiatives.  Developed relationships with community organizations and corporations to assist in recruiting 120 new teams for the 2013 Pittsburgh Walk to End Alzheimer’s.  Managed relationships with donors, team captains, volunteers and sponsor to sustain and develop their support of the Alzheimer's Association  Facilitated sponsorship meetings with area corporations to raise over $71,000 to date for the 2014 Pittsburgh Walk to End Alzheimer’s, a $23,000 increase over 2013.  Directed the chapter’s largest walk, the Pittsburgh Walk to End Alzheimer’s, in 2013 raising over $273,000.  Transitioned the Pittsburgh Walk to End Alzheimer’s to a new location after over 10 years at their previous venue.  Coordinated with event vendors and city officials to prepare permits, facility contracts, menus, and supply orders.  Designed collateral such as new sponsorship packets, team materials, and cultivation tools for chapter-wide distribution.  Managed our constituent database to keep accurate documentation of donations and constituents as well as pull reports for analysis. Show less

Orlando, Florida Area

Represented the American Cancer Society in four communities in the Orlando Metro area and partnered with thecommunities on the planning and execution of local Relay For Life events.- Educated the Orlando Metro communities on the American Cancer Society’s mission and services throughspeaking engagements, events, and one-on-one meetings.- Cultivated relationships with community leaders and residents to build local support and develop Relay ForLife and identify key leadership… Show more Represented the American Cancer Society in four communities in the Orlando Metro area and partnered with thecommunities on the planning and execution of local Relay For Life events.- Educated the Orlando Metro communities on the American Cancer Society’s mission and services throughspeaking engagements, events, and one-on-one meetings.- Cultivated relationships with community leaders and residents to build local support and develop Relay ForLife and identify key leadership and secure event volunteers.- Secured over 200% of the 2010 Relay For Life of Downtown Orlando’s sponsorship goal in 3 months.- Exceeded the fundraising goal of the Relay For Life of Downtown by $15,000.- Rebuilt the Relay For Life of College Park from being cancelled in 2010 to exceeding goal in 2011 and 2012.- Coordinated all aspects of our Reaching Out to Cancer Kids (R.O.C.K.) Camp Send-Off Party for 44 localyouth cancer survivors.- Designed monthly team touch postcards to be sent to over 300 team captains.- Partner with committee members to coordinate logistics while adhering to the Relay For Life standards of theFlorida Division. Show less

Managed all elements of the Walk Now for Autism Speaks as the sole staff member in both the Orlando andJacksonville markets for the largest private funder of autism research in the nation.- Directed the efforts of two volunteer committees through task coordination and effective communication.- Recruited over 100 new teams for the 2009 Orlando Walk Now for Autism Speaks that contributed to$139,000 of fundraising.- Created new relationships between Autism Speaks and the… Show more Managed all elements of the Walk Now for Autism Speaks as the sole staff member in both the Orlando andJacksonville markets for the largest private funder of autism research in the nation.- Directed the efforts of two volunteer committees through task coordination and effective communication.- Recruited over 100 new teams for the 2009 Orlando Walk Now for Autism Speaks that contributed to$139,000 of fundraising.- Created new relationships between Autism Speaks and the businesses and families of the North Floridacommunities to launch the Inaugural Jacksonville Walk Now for Autism Speaks that raised over $52,000.- Delivered presentations on behalf of Autism Speaks to organizations and businesses within the community- Developed all website and email communications for both markets.- Organized all logistic elements of both walk events by coordinating with the venue and vendors to developevent flow and uphold Autism Speaks policies and procedures. Show less

Orlando, Florida Area

Acted as a productive member of the Development Department for the second largest free-store in the country bymanaging the donor database, coordinating major fundraising events, and facilitating cultivation experiences fordonors.- Co-hosted Show & Tell Luncheons, bi-weekly awareness events to recruit donors and volunteers.- Coordinated logisitics and the silent auction for A Gift For Teaching’s Lights, Candles, Auction and raisedover $40,000.- Planned numerous… Show more Acted as a productive member of the Development Department for the second largest free-store in the country bymanaging the donor database, coordinating major fundraising events, and facilitating cultivation experiences fordonors.- Co-hosted Show & Tell Luncheons, bi-weekly awareness events to recruit donors and volunteers.- Coordinated logisitics and the silent auction for A Gift For Teaching’s Lights, Candles, Auction and raisedover $40,000.- Planned numerous cultivation events with a variety of affinity groups.- Proficiently managed the Donor Management Database, Donor2.- Developed organization wide standard operating procedures for data management.- Provided assistance on A Gift For Teaching’s largest event, the 10th Birthday Super Surprise Party.- Represented A Gift For Teaching at community events and open houses. Show less

Lake Buena Vista, Fl

Orlando, Florida Area

Assisted the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Manager in the planning and production of Orlando Magic’sChampionship for Charity, the Orlando Magic’s Black Tie and Tennies Gala, and other various fundraisers.- Developed and implemented the Orlando Magic’s Campaign for Change in a local elementary school thatgenerated over $5,300 for the foundation.- Coordinated the record-breaking silent auction for the Orlando Magic’s Championship for Charity by raisinga total of $20,000 for… Show more Assisted the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Manager in the planning and production of Orlando Magic’sChampionship for Charity, the Orlando Magic’s Black Tie and Tennies Gala, and other various fundraisers.- Developed and implemented the Orlando Magic’s Campaign for Change in a local elementary school thatgenerated over $5,300 for the foundation.- Coordinated the record-breaking silent auction for the Orlando Magic’s Championship for Charity by raisinga total of $20,000 for the foundation.- Organized the silent auction and program for the Orlando Magic’s Black Tie and Tennies Gala that raisedover $300,000.- Planned and supervised all aspects of the Celebrity Draft and Lottery VIP event.- Created, organized and produced numerous silent auctions at home games and online atwww.orlandomagic.com that to date has generated over $10,000.- Assisted with various Community Relations Initiatives such as the building of Bo’s Place of Learning, theCoalition for the Homeless Thanksgiving Breakfast, the Tip-Off Luncheon, and other various programs.- Co-developed the “Who do? Hedo!” promotional fundraiser featured in-game. Show less

Assisted the Special Events Manager in the execution of the annual golf tournament and silent auction event.