Samantha Bailey Email & Phone Number

Providence, Rhode Island, Us

- Building meaningful relationships with 150 alumni, parents and other Brown community members, deepening their engagement with the University and guiding their philanthropic journey.- Exceeded FY23/24 revenue goals with a final metric of 106%, securing support at the 6 and 7 figure level for top institutional priorities.

Providence, Rhode Island, Us

- Developed and managed relationships with 180-200 leadership gift prospects, deepening their engagement with the University and guiding their philanthropic journey.- Worked collaboratively with colleagues across campus to develop and execute strategy and stewardship. - In the 21/22 fiscal year, I exceeded my revenue goal with a final metric of 104%. Overall, my portfolio revenue increased by 177% during my time in this role.

• Completes donor visits across the US to solicit leadership gifts, move donors into the major giving pipeline, recruit volunteers, and execute events, - Conducted new prospect discovery, uncovering over $39,000,000 prospect potential in cumulative new ratings to date• Recruits, trains and supports class volunteers from 12 different classes to promote reunion class giving and leadership gift society membership. - In FY18, worked with 25th reunion volunteers to set new class records for participation (52%), Gift Society Membership and dollars raised. • Negotiates and coordinates with outside vendors and internal campus partners for both volunteer management and phone program related web platforms.• Managed the student calling program through December 2018, developing strategies and tactics to motivate student callers in reaching program goals. - Increased gifts and commitments per hour by 50% (from $227 to $453), as well as contact rates by 55% in FY18. - Reduced annual expenses by 43% and costs to raise a dollar from $0.16 to $0.10.

• Completed 45+ donor visits across the US in FY17 to recruit volunteers, execute participation events, solicit leadership gifts and move donors into the major giving pipeline.• Recruits, trains and supports class volunteers to promote reunion class giving and leadership gift society membership. - Broke college records for the FY16 60th reunion, for both dollars raised and number of leadership gift donors, by working closely with class volunteers. The class also set the highest participation rate among all reunioning classes in FY16. - Secured in FY17 a $20,000 matching gift, and worked with a volunteer committee to set the highest participation in a 20th reunion in over 30 years with 58.5%.• Manages the student calling program, developing strategies and tactics to motivate student callers in reaching program goals. - Worked with campus partners to develop in house calling software, creating a more efficient program and eliminating significant vendor costs. - In the first year of management (FY15), the program experienced a 25% increase in average commitment size, and a 17% increase in average gifts. - In the second year, commitment sizes increased by a 22% (47% increase over FY14) and an 8% increase in the size of gifts (27% increase from FY14). Total dollar value of gifts and commitments also increased by nearly $50,000. - The program also operated on a budget decreased by 34% in fiscal year 2015 from the previous fiscal year, with a lowered investment of $0.18 to the dollar.• Worked with Seniors to create a fundraising campaign, including community events, to highlight the importance of philanthropy at Wellesley College. - After the first year of program management, Senior Gift broke college records for participation by reaching 85% and leadership giving with 56 new members from the senior class. - The second year of program management was another record setting year with 90% class participation.

• Assists non-profits to grow in a financially healthy and sustainable manner through strategic planning, budget development and financial management, board development, fundraising, program evaluation and outcome measurement• Lead the re-branding efforts of multiple organizations, including web and print media.• Managed volunteers, registrations and donations for major annual event in order to reach a fundraising goal of $350,000+• Maintained databases which tracked donors and gifts, in addition to creating new entries, generating reports and tracking data• Researched, wrote, edited and submitted proposals and grants, in addition to publishing newsletters, developing correspondence and stewardship management• Communicated with clients and funders to maintain positive relationships

Waltham, Ma, Us

• Managed an existing portfolio of donors; stewarded current relationships and identified and approached new prospects for cultivation and solicitation• Provided high level customer service at development and alumni events, such as reunions• Conducted proactive research to identify potential grant funding sources from local and nationally based private foundations and corporate foundations• Wrote, edited and formatted grant proposals, foundation reports and other funding correspondence - both independently and in collaboration with colleagues, program staff and faculty• Completed a variety of editorial, proofreading, and writing projects• Maintained tracking databases to monitor donor relationships• Managed office and administrative duties

• Planned and executed all aspects of the 7th Annual Film Festival, such as research, communications and marketing, venue coordination, vendor management, and coordinating volunteers.• Provided program and administrative support for AIC’s various programs such as international development issues, women’s empowerment, education, and democracy-training• Drafted and edited content for electronic publishing, as well as grants and proposals for funding

• Assisted in teaching an intensive English as a Second Language (ESOL/ESL) course for Chinese University students which aimed to improve spoken language skills.• Assessed the needs and abilities of English language students.• Directly tutored 5 students through discussion and class review and improved student language skills.

• Provided services to refugees and recent asylees within Resettlement and Match Grant programs.• Assisted refugees and asylees to become self-sufficient and active members of society through education and employment.• Aided in arranging housing, healthcare, and social services for newly arrived refugees and asylees.• Advocated for newly arrived refugees, trafficking victims and asylees.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

• Assessed and responded to the needs of 28 residents living in a distinct area.• Created, planned, and implemented programs in order to aid community building.• Managed various administrative duties including maintenance requests, health and safety evaluations, room condition reports, and incident reports.• Provided training and ongoing mentorship for new employees.• Enforced and upheld university policies.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

• Trained new employees evaluated performances and assisted in scheduling.• Welcomed prospective students and families by providing information in an engaging manner.• Supported scheduling and confirmation of campus visits through various media (e-mail, telephone, etc.).• Provided as a first responder to general admissions e-mail inquiries and phone messages while initiating appropriate and timely follow-ups, as well as monitoring social media outlets. • Presented staffing and support for all on-campus admissions recruitment events, including registration, speakers, crowd control, and panel participation.• Assisted in planning and organizing of recruitment events for new applicants.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology With An Option In Anthropology

Professional Fundraising

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Global Studies

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