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- Assist in infrastructure development of nonprofit and for- profit organizations. - Responsible for strategic planning, marketing and advertising. - Develop programs, train leadership and key staff, build non-profit teams and evaluate the programs.- Develop, implement and evaluate introductory business courses for non- profit organizations.- Developed the following courses: How to Start Your Non- Profit" Technical Assistance for Your Non- Profit; and How to File for Your 501(c)(3)- Schedule courses, prepare materials and lesson plans for the courses. - Requisition space for the classes. - Advertise and market for the courses.

- Develop a five-year strategic plan for Marketing and Development for the DeKalb Community Service Board and the Brighter DeKalb Foundation- Develop lucrative partnerships with the community- Develop a fundraising plan for the agency and solicit funds according to the revenue plan- Develop a new Development and Marketing Department- Work in a consulting capacity in facilities planning- Develop branding strategy for the agency- Manage social media strategy for the agency- Responsible for event planning and implementation

• Raises awareness of the needs of the homeless while challenging and enabling those within your influence to greater involvement and effectiveness on behalf of the homeless• Raises a minimum of $1,000,000 each fiscal year through individual, foundation and corporate giving• Manages Corporate Strategy for the Development Department. • Develops long-term relationships through personal interactions with donors on assigned account list and strive in order to connect donor interests with Atlanta Mission’s ministryo Establish and grow relationships with portfolio of 200-250 donorso Plan and implement account management strategy to ensure assigned accounts are given theappropriate amount of attention each yearo Cultivate strong identification with cause through visits, phone calls, proposal creation,presentations and other correspondenceo Arrange for major donors and those with a large sphere of influence to interact with the AtlantaMission’s leadership• Networks through current donors to locate new giving prospects who can make major gifts• Documents activity plans and results• Utilizes the moves management process: recommend and implement a cultivation goal, strategy and time table for each account and qualified prospect• Establishes financial forecast, and work to achieve financial goals• Includes donors as appropriate in visits, tours, meetings and special events

• Raises awareness of the needs of the homeless while challenging and enabling those within your influence to greater involvement and effectiveness on behalf of the homeless• Raises a minimum of $700,000 each fiscal year through individual, foundation and corporate giving• Develops long-term relationships through personal interactions with donors on assigned account list and strive in order to connect donor interests with Atlanta Mission’s ministry o Establish and grow relationships with portfolio of 150-200 donorso Plan and implement account management strategy to ensure assigned accounts are given the appropriate amount of attention each yearo Cultivate strong identification with cause through visits, phone calls, proposal creation, presentations and other correspondenceo Arrange for major donors and those with a large sphere of influence to interact with the Atlanta Mission’s leadership• Networks through current donors to locate new giving prospects who can make major gifts• Documents activity plans and results• Utilizes the moves management process: recommend and implement a cultivation goal, strategy and time table for each account and qualified prospect• Establishes financial forecast, and work to achieve financial goals• Includes donors as appropriate in visits, tours, meetings and special events

Provide strategic implementation of Atlanta Mission’s fundraising initiatives by specifically cultivating and developing foundation relationships.Increase the visibility of Atlanta Mission throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area and throughout the state, Southeast and nationally.Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward private foundations and corporate foundations.Engage and establish long-term partnerships and strengthen existing relationships with the foundation sector, as well as other key communities.Provide the expertise to advance the Mission’s interests by researching and identifying sources of support by proactively seeking opportunities to generate new proposals based on foundation and corporate guidelines and interests, and by maintaining strong communication ties with corporate and foundation donors and prospects.Design, develop, implement and manage a comprehensive, proactive foundation development plan focused on expanding and enhancing foundation relationships by directing and coordinating activities related to obtaining foundation monetary support.Develop and manage highly competitive proposals for foundation prospects and leverage foundation goals and preferences in conjunction with organization goals.Maintain a rigorous schedule of contacts with corporate/foundation representatives.Create compelling presentations and comprehensive fundraising proposals.Monitor proposal deadlines, prepare and edit proposals and manage proposal submissions ensuring timely submission and follow-up as required by each.Identify emerging business leadership and industry trends with a special emphasis on developing high value-exchange corporate alliances and identifies, evaluates, cultivates and solicits philanthropic commitments to support the mission and goals of Atlanta Mission.Create opportunities to build awareness among foundation constituencies in order to build and significantly expand positive fundraising relationships.

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Worked occasionally as an independent contractor. Created marketing and advertising solutions for the organization. Designed and maintained the organization's website using ASP.net. Worked alongside the CEO. Participated in the organization's strategic business and financial planning processes. Set financial goals in support of business operations and strategic directions. Planned and managed the finances of the entire organization. Managed securities and cash portfolios, other liquid assets, and debt. Managed important vendor relationships, business and financial operations. Monitored financial processes, policies, systems and personnel. Reported on the financial well-being of their organization to the CEO. Oversaw employment, compensation, benefits, training and development.

Coordinated programs for the Partnering to Increase the Nursing Workforce Diversity Grant awarded to Clayton State University School of Nursing by HRSA. Solely manages the website and updated databases regularly. Manages the grant for 1.6 million dollars extended over 3 years. Ensures that grant funds are properly spent based on HRSA guidelines. Manages grant funds using PeopleSoft Financials 8.9. Evaluates programs created for the benefit of pre- nursing and nursing students including minorities and disadvantaged students. Complete monthly and quarterly financial reports. Research scholarships for nursing students. Maintain a scholarship database. Present articles about the program to major publications for review. Award scholarships and stipends to nursing students and faculty. Complete check requests, purchase orders and foundation fund requests for speaker services and products needed for grant operation and success. Assist in annual reporting to HRSA. Plan the Annual Cultural Diversity Forum to accomplish the goals of cultural competency. Plan and recruit high school students for the Summer Nursing Boot Camp.

Travel to elementary, middle and high school sites to train teachers to use the SkillsTutor online software as an independent contractor. Administer evaluations of the training. Abstinence- Only Instructor (As Needed), Various Non- Profits, February 2005 - currentDesign programming for adolescents to increase awareness of their bodies, identities and spirituality. Work as an abstinence educator to educate the youth ministry on the benefits of abstaining from sexual activity until marriage. Increase confidence and encourage positive peer interaction and relationships and minister the importance of a monogamous marriage relationship.

Developed media and youth leadership curricula. Developed letters of inquiry, researched funding sources, and wrote proposals for the organization concerning youth education on peer pressure, STDs, teen pregnancy. Designed and implemented fundraising events. Prepared contract proposals. Negotiated contractual provisions with potential partners.