Rose Wangechi Email & Phone Number

Montreal, Qc, Ca

Montreal, Canada Area

Here, I develop, coordinate and manage the Annual Giving program. I contribute to the overall fundraising objectives of LCC by maximizing support from parents and alumni, faculty and staff and friends of the school.

Montreal, Canada

As part of an advancement team that raised over $5M annually, I aligned programs with the institution’s mission and the department's fundraising goals. I designed a solid portfolio and built a strong network of dedicated ambassadors for the university to successfully steward a future generation of engaged alumni.I nurtured donor relationships by developing meaningful programs, and successfully implemented niche-based programs to engage a diverse student and alumni… Show more As part of an advancement team that raised over $5M annually, I aligned programs with the institution’s mission and the department's fundraising goals. I designed a solid portfolio and built a strong network of dedicated ambassadors for the university to successfully steward a future generation of engaged alumni.I nurtured donor relationships by developing meaningful programs, and successfully implemented niche-based programs to engage a diverse student and alumni population.Responsibilities:• Cultivated donor support for key projects and achieved a donor retention rate of 98%.• Guided senior university administrators, the alumni association board members and student leaders on student programs.• Developed programs and tools to successfully engage donors, volunteers and students through multiple channels, including digital and print.• Strategically organized the creation and execution of operations for volunteer committees, varying in age, size and mandate.• Reviewed funding proposals and managed accountability of grantees.• Increased inter-faculty partnerships, communication and collaboration.• Recruited, supervised and coordinated temporary employees and volunteers. • Created workshops, seminars and social events to support students during their transition into the workforce and to nurture their loyalty in their alma mater.• Maintained an operating budget of $115,000, met increased demands without sacrificing quality by identifying new sources of revenue. Show less

In this role, I provided administrative support to a high-level performing team comprised of three Directors, four program managers and three volunteer boards varying in age, size and mandate. I managed the day to day operations of a busy office and coordinated training seminars for boards, donors and volunteers. I was in charge of event logistics;booked vendors,caterers, venues for high-profile donor events and conferences. I researched and analyzed data of the organization's target and… Show more In this role, I provided administrative support to a high-level performing team comprised of three Directors, four program managers and three volunteer boards varying in age, size and mandate. I managed the day to day operations of a busy office and coordinated training seminars for boards, donors and volunteers. I was in charge of event logistics;booked vendors,caterers, venues for high-profile donor events and conferences. I researched and analyzed data of the organization's target and internal publics and compiled useful demographic analysis used as a guide for the department’s strategic and marketing orientation plans. Achieved rapid promotion based on skills, success and reputation for hard work. Show less

Solicited donations from alumni for student scholarships, bursaries and library resources. I was part of a strong team that raised over $1M worth of donations from individuals through annual giving and capital campaigns. I maintained and verified donor records regularly to ensure accuracy and effectively answered queries from donors and alumni.