Ronald Anderson Email & Phone Number

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Wrote 57 stories highlighting the journeys of families served by AVANCE over the past 50 yearsWrote five (5) external newsletters with an average audience of 1,167 and open rate of 41%Wrote 15 press releases, four (4) blog posts, three (3) guest blog posts, and two (2) articlesCreate content and provide quality assurance for collateral, including brochures, flyers, one-pagers, end-of-year and annual reports, email campaigns, scripts, presentations, and a 120-page 50th Anniversary coffee table bookEstablished and implemented content creation and approval processes for the communications departmentManaged the integration of the communications department into the organization-wide helpdesk system to manage communications and marketing requestsDeveloped a messaging matrix to support brand consistency in voice and tone across the organizationManage all external email campaigns, including content creation, design, and mailing list management for more than 60 communications to dateManage three (3) websites, including writing copy for the organization’s main 31-page websiteBuilt and manage two (2) subsites, including compiling and creating content for 15 additional webpages to support the organization’s 50th anniversary and annual conferenceCreated and managed four (4) custom Office forms and multiple Eventbrite pages to support event registrations and attendee feedbackManage the organization’s donor database and provide development support to the organization’s finance department, including the development and distribution of year-end tax letters and the creation of nine (9) custom event donation and sponsorship pagesProvide communications support to executive leadership, including bio and letter writingConduct research to support organizational communications and development goalsCreate how-to guides, tutorials, and other resources to provide support and promote efficiency

San Antonio, Texas, United States

San Antonio, Texas

Provide fundraising, communications, and graphic design support to the executive leadership of the AVANCE National Office Research, review, and provide recommendations regarding potential funding opportunities from diverse sources, including federal, state, and local agencies as well as private and corporate foundationsOversee the process for proposal development and application submission, including writing and editing proposals and applications for fundingWork with executive leadership to develop project work plans, budgets, and timelinesCollaborate with executive leadership on planning for new business development effortsProvide copy writing, journalistic, and editorial support as neededProvide graphic design support as needed, including formatting for print and webDevelop organizational standards for communications and brandingCreate marketing materials to support licensing efforts and broader organizational branding goals

San Antonio, Texas Area

Provide writing, marketing, and graphic design support to the BCFS Public Affairs & Communications Office. Work in collaboration with other members of the Public Affairs & Communications Office to engage local community members and donors through the execution of targeted communication plans that coincide with outreach, recruitment, and fundraising efforts as well as special events.

Research possible funding sourcesReview and make recommendations to management regarding potential funding opportunitiesDevelop outlines and timelines for proposal development and application submissionConduct research, literature reviews, and preliminary data analysis to support proposal developmentWrite, review, and edit proposals and applications for fundingWork with program management (Program Directors, Associate Executive Directors, and Executive Directors) to ensure that proposals include effective models of service and solid program designsEnsure proposed budgets and budget narratives fit within guidelines set forth by the funding agencyAnalyze solicitations and requests for proposals, qualifications, and applications to ensure that all scoring criteria are effectively addressedProvide letter writing support for community collaborationFormat, compile, and submit final applications and proposalsProvide additional information or assistance as requested by funding agencies

San Antonio, Texas Area

Conceptualize, design, and coordinate the production and distribution of annual direct mail fundraising appeals with consideration to past trends and budget constraintsConceptualize, write and edit letters for direct mail appealsWrite and edit monthly donor acknowledgement letters from the presidentFormat internal and external technical publications including BCFS policy manuals, FEMA’s Guidance on Functional Needs Support Services, and various grant proposals Manage donor database (Raiser’s Edge) including gift entry, online gift processing, donor acknowledgement, financial reports and queries, constituent record information and mailing listsManage External Affairs department helpdesk including project assignment, timeline development and relevant follow-up communication Gather information for, design and package annual reports for distribution to identified key stakeholders and use with applications for fundingDevelop and coordinate the printing and distribution of BCFS’ annual 48-page magazine, including layout design, the organization and proofreading of stories and the development of necessary graphicsDesign, proofread, edit and coordinate the production and distribution of agency and program publications including stationery, forms, flyers, postcards, tradeshow graphics and other supporting materialsDevelop graphic standards and guidelines for the logos of six companiesDevelop and maintain corporate branding standards including standardized email signatures, stationery, forms, publications and policy manual formattingAssist in the development, production and distribution of event marketing collateralDesign, build and develop content for email messages supporting direct mail fundraising effortsDesign, build and distribute e-newsletters to support and increase awareness of program activitiesBuild and update custom websites and web pages as neededServe as a member of BCFS’ Incident Management Team

Bachelor’S Degree, Fine And Studio Arts

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication, Media Studies