Ryan Barnes Email & Phone Number

Texas, United States

Oversee all RCF events, which include both fundraising and patient events to include planning, budgeting, marketing, communicating with sponsors and underwriters. Manage and update the Rutledge Cancer Foundation's online brand with posts and engagement on social media platforms. Develop and write content for email marketing and event promotion via Constant Contact, including quarterly newsletter. Assist in development and implementation of social media and event calendars. Help to create marketing collateral such as annual report, event invitations, etc.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Responsible for planning distinguished events including volunteer committee recruitment and management, goal setting, event logistics, and evaluation. Manage pipeline development, account planning, forecasting, engagement of prospects and high level volunteer cultivation and cultivate relationships with targeted systems/organizations, including mobilization of a diverse population of community volunteers and major donors. • Event portfolio includes Coaches vs. Cancer gala which grossed over $133,000 with 200 attendees its first year and multiple high level golf tournaments grossing between $50,000-135,000 benefitting the American Cancer Society• Work to coordinate with venues, golf clubs and other vendors to ensure all event logistics and details are handled• Duties include budgeting, volunteer management and public relations• Build and maintain relationships with high level donors, volunteers and corporate sponsors• Communicate with Board of Ambassadors and Executive Committees for the various events through conference calls and meetings to report current projections on outcome leading up to the events, emphasizing current needs and goals for each• Represent ACS at other events

Houston, Tx

Manage and oversee all events at the organization; including Jeans & Jewels gala which has grossed between $700-830,000 and attended by over 500 guests, Wine Party and Luncheon, the NAM Endowment Dinner and staff events. Duties include budgeting, volunteer management, committee structure, public relations and other event-related analyses to ensure continued success of events. Determine the number of volunteers needed to prepare and participate in fundraising activities; coordinating schedules, assigning tasks, arranging for and doing the training and coordinating of volunteers for the events. Assist with community relations efforts and donor cultivation events including assistance with meetings, breakfasts, lunches and tours held at NAM and other sites.

I use Raisers Edge to draft donor thank you letters and ensure they are sent in timely manner. Also, serve as backup communications manager for maintaining/updating social media and web. I help to contribute articles to NAM Notes newsletter/e-newsletter/press releases when needed.I write the monthly Joy Journal newsletter and activities calendar for Senior Services. I am the Auction Coordinator for the annual Jeans & Jewels gala and asist with NAM events/logistics/reservations.Maintenance of accurate database by obtaining up-to-date information on NAM’s Covenant Congregations, Trustees, Executive Board Members, Affiliates, Schools, Elected Officials, and media.Produce monthly reports to determine donor retention, new donors, and monthly giving from various constituencies, etc.

I provide professional administrative support for NAM's Development Department. I assist with maintenance of accurate database by obtaining up to date information on NAM's Covenant Congregations, Trustees, Executive Board Members, Affiliates, Schools, Elected Officials, and media. I record and process all incoming invoices and payment requests and maintain spreadsheets of expenditures and the budget. I also take part in NAM staff events and meetings and also event committee meetings and fund raising functions.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Provided administrative assistance for several field advisors and their office staff in various locations across the U.S. Contacted clients regarding current products or informed them of upcoming option opportunities and scheduled them to meet with their financial advisor to further discuss. Maintained advisor calendars and other administrative duties as assigned.