Developed strategies and communication plans tailored to each client's critical mission and goals.Analyzed trends and identified prospective donors and funding sources.Planned events to execution and designed promotional materials via Canva.Led and collaborated closely with volunteers and volunteer-led committees to promote events and maximize engagement through online fundraising pages.Created a strategic fundraising operations plan and implemented peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives.Maintained a network with the advancement community to maintain knowledge of fundraising trends and best practices.

Spearheaded fundraising strategies and created communication plans to cultivate and solicit gifts from a diverse range of donors and stakeholders.Prioritized donor retention, managed donor pipeline, and increased donor participation.Collaborated closely with departmental staff and senior leadership team to identify major donors and potential high-level gifts.Coordinated donor stewardship, recognition, and incentive programs.Retrieved, analyzed, evaluated, and reported data to the VP & ED.Maintained/updated prospects data, including segmenting prospects for targeted solicitation.Monitored development operations and data management via CRM.Collaborated with the marketing team to enhance brand awareness, create content, and solicitation appeal efforts across multiple media platforms.Fostered positive collaborative partnerships with vendors, sponsors, community and volunteers. Introduced and orchestrated first digital fundraising campaign and raised over $700,000. Secured matching gifts initiatives to increase donor participation.Achieved 100% donor participation and increased giving by BOT members.Transformed the faculty and staff giving campaign throughout tenure, and doubled donor participation by 60%.Founded and advised the UIU Student Philanthropy Council to establish a culture of giving and awarding grants to on-campus organizations.Supervised and provided professional mentorship to graduate assistants, interns, and student callers, including managing alumni volunteers during tenure.Organized & attended annual domestic events such as donor recognition, reunions, tailgates, graduation ceremonies and alumni networking events on evenings and weekends.Served the President's team to promote global development initiatives and attended commencement ceremonies at the UIU Centers in Hong Kong and Malaysia.Resume duties from Associate Director of Annual Giving role.

Assisted the previous Director of Annual Giving with annual giving efforts.Managed and supervised the call center nightly shifts and performed cold-calling prospects on behalf of the calling program. Supervised 30+ student callers and volunteers from various student organizations.Recruited, hired, trained, and provided feedback to callers based on performance metrics.Assigned goals, segmented calls, created personalized scripts, monitored progress, managed schedules, and addressed technical concerns (including VoIP) during calling sessions.Personalized call scripts for segmented groups expanded outreach to prospects, resulting in a 60% increase in contributions and averaging $98 per donor.Served as an advisor for PAST, a student development organization. Co-founded a global development chapter called the Malaysia Alumni Chapter with a team of 10 alumni.

Founded a fundraising effort called Greek Life to support the growth and enhancement of the Alumni Greek Garden, located at the Henderson-Wilder Library on campus. Conducted research and developed budget plans for fundraising initiatives to support fundraising efforts. Spearheaded the implementation and tailored the program for each Greek group on campus, fostering a culture of giving back and community engagement.Guided each Greek group to achieve assigned fundraising goals while providing fundraising resources, resulting in effective and successful outcomes.Designed and created promotional and solicitation material, including appeal letters, pledge forms, and personalized "thank you" cards for each Greek group.

Acted as a dedicated student ambassador for the UIU Alumni & Advancement Department, fostering connections between the university and its alumni community.Maintained and updated alumni records and engaged with alumni to cultivate strong relationships.Solicited donations and highlighted the importance of the UIU annual fund, providing alumni with a range of designated funds to support.Provided comprehensive alumni information to support targeted engagement strategies and initiatives.Expressed appreciation to alumni donors through thank-you calls, fostering recognition, and building lasting relationships with university supporters.

CPR, First Aid, and AED certification ensure the ability to respond effectively to emergencies and provide necessary life-saving interventions.Engaged in welcoming and socializing with members, fostering a friendly atmosphere while providing exceptional customer service. Demonstrated efficiency by completing daily tasks, including conducting fitness assessments and ensuring the smooth operation of the facility. Provided comprehensive instruction on the proper use of weight-room equipment, contributing to maintenance and cleaning operations. Supported the Director in developing programming initiatives to maintain high facility standards. Collaborated closely with the Director and the Office of Student Development to ensure effective supervision and coordination of activities. Contributed to implementing various programs, such as youth programs, adult leagues, and intramural competitions. Recognized for exceptional performance and dedication, earning a well-deserved promotion within three months of initial hiring.