Rebecca Hext Email and Phone Number

-Develop and implement fundraising strategies to achieve annual and future revenue goals. -Identify and pursue various funding sources such as individual donors, grants, foundations, sponsorships, and special events-Research funding opportunities -Write grant proposals and applications -Assist with grant management process including proposal development, reporting, and compliance. -Coordinate with FOTY staff to gather necessary information for grant proposals and reports. -Monitor grant deadlines, requirements, and deliverables. -Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and potential donors. -Develop and carry out donor engagement strategies, such as donor recognition, events, and appeals. -Manage FOTY membership program including developing strategies to increase membership engagement and outreach.-Collaborate with partner organizations on joint fundraising projects, programs, and initiatives. -Assist Executive Director in developing and managing annual fundraising budgets.-Provide regular reports on fundraising activities and analytics.

-Spearheads the planning and execution of a diverse range of events, with a primary focus on non-profit fundraisers, sporting events, and weddings.-Ensures seamless coordination of logistics, timelines, and resources to deliver exceptional and memorable experiences.-Facilitates effective communication with event sponsors, cultivating strong relationships to enhance partnerships and support for successful events.-Manages end-to-end vendor relationships, from initial communication to contract coordination, ensuring all event needs are met with precision and efficiency.-Manages event staff when serving as Lead Planner. -Curates captivating content for company social media platforms and website, creating a compelling online presence to attract and engage diverse audiences.-Administers and optimizes volunteer software to streamline volunteer management processes.

-Coordinates and manages processes related to donor development, including stewardship programs, cultivation initiatives, events, volunteer engagement, and fund administration.-Develops and maintains strong relationships with individual and corporate donors, ensuring effective stewardship.-Conducts research to identify and cultivate potential donors for the Foundation.-Collaborates with the Executive Director to develop and execute fundraising campaigns.-Utilizes Blackbaud NXT for management of donor and fund records, ensuring accuracy and compliance.-Plans and orchestrates diverse fundraising and donor appreciation events that align with organizational goals to enhance engagement and support.-Develops and implements event marketing strategies to increase event attendance and generate revenue.-Produces newsletters, impact reports, event marketing materials, and website content to effectively convey the Foundation's mission and achievements.-Performs essential administrative duties, including accurate reporting, data entry, Board management, and budgeting.

-Works closely with the Development Director and Executive Director to develop fundraising strategies and enhance donor and volunteer engagement.-Identifies and cultivates relationships with potential donors and sponsors to secure financial support for fundraising events.-Coordinates event logistics for three large-scale fundraising events per calendar year, including budgeting and vendor management.-Develops and implements comprehensive volunteer strategies, executing recruitment events at local and regional levels for optimal community engagement.-Manages development and marketing intern(s). -Manages volunteer statistics, tracking individual qualifications to ensure compliance with organization rules and regulations, and maintains volunteer communications through a combination of in-person and virtual interaction.-Establishes a marketing calendar and communication materials to promote events and engage volunteers, ensuring a cohesive and impactful outreach.

-Recruits, trains, and provides direction to volunteer staff prior to the event and on site-Coordinates and creates schedules for Expo and registration volunteers-Works as a liaison between the race committee and local businesses, and Expo vendors-Manages volunteer software, yearly budget, and Bib Promo program

Personal Assistant duties include all meal prep for the family, all grocery shopping, scheduling appointments, maintaining family schedules, and running misc errands.Nannying duties (3 boys ages 9-14) include picking children up from school, driving them to and from practices/lessons, laundry, scheduling play dates, meal prep, and playing with them anytime they have unscheduled time.

Certifications: California Naturalist, and Project Learning Tree Educator -Leads school field trip tours for students (kindergarten to sixth grade) and community tours-Creates lesson plans specific to grade level or group -Facilitates microscope labs using plants/animals found during tours

Certifications: Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, and AED- Manage the lifeguard staff daily and plan their schedules- Organize and coordinate the lifeguard certification program; involves classroom lessons as well as in-water training- Responsible for safety of all campers (ages 6-16), staff, and waterfront equipment at the waterfront

- Contribute articles to the Outdoor-Adventure section of the online publications
- Responsible for promoting reach of articles using strategic social media

- Contribute articles to the Outdoor-Adventure section of the online publications
- Responsible for promoting reach of articles using strategic social media

- Manage the ‘Hidden Hikes of SLO’ section of monthly online publication- Create content about hikes in the community that our readers will enjoy- Responsible for editing written work of magazine and scheduling shoots

- Responsible for working with local philanthropy groups (Growing Grounds and Woods Humane Society) to plan events such as restoring community gardens, cleaning up city parks, and pet adoptions- Responsible for planning three large scale organization events (Bid Night, Big Little Reveal, and Parent's Weekend)

- In charge of set up and take down of camp - Taught water safety and surf etiquette - Responsible for scheduling and teaching private lessons outside of kids camp hours