Natalie R. Richards Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

With support from the Chief Development Officer (CDO) and Marketing Director, I oversee the development and implementation of the organization's Annual Fund program. I plan and manage fundraising efforts -- such as direct mail asks, email appeals, and online solicitation -- to strengthen the relationship between CPLF and the organization's $1-999 level.

Greater Chicago Area

Primarily responsible for creating, administering, and implementing CAASE’s development plan, specifically initiating, planning, and executing CAASE’s fundraising and development events. I developed an engaging donor relations program emphasizing cultivating new donor relations and stewarding current relationships. I also work in close collaboration with.

Greater Chicago Area

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Development, I developed and implemented fundraising strategies to increase net revenue, overseeing the Black Ensemble Theater's individual giving program and membership renewals. I led the development of and coordinated stewardship and cultivation strategies, wrote, edited and distributed quarterly.

Chicago, IL

Managed all coordination of event logistics for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Great Strides Walk Program, which included 9 walk sites, and Endurance Program, which included 3 athletic fundraisers and a beer festival. Managed vendor relations, gift processing and acknowledgments as well as part of a 4 person team to develop and implement communications.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Played a key role in organization's fundraising activities by assisting with event logistics and on-site management. I developed and implemented various communications strategies to promote a positive public image among the American Lung Association's various audiences and advance the lung association's efforts to raise necessary funds for programs and.

Coral Springs, FL

Performed administrative duties for Florida's Children First. Responsibilities included: screening calls; managing calendars, making travel, meeting and event arrangements, preparing reports and financial data, and customer relations. I oversaw Florida's Children First brand identity and enforced its consistency across various print and digital channels. I.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Journalism

Master Of Arts (Ma), Communication And Media Studies

Master Of Arts - Ma