Samantha Simons Email & Phone Number

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Maintains the data accuracy in Raiser’s Edge, Greater Giving, and email databases, including regular data review and corrections- Responsible for timely gift processing, including tribute gifts and donation acknowledgments- Manages daily and monthly income reports and assists the accounting department with cashreconciliations- Conducts preliminary research on foundations, corporations, and individual donor prospects- Maintains current accreditations of all federal, state, and local grant requirements including SAMS registration, Certificates of Good Standing, and Certificates of Solicitation- Assists with all aspects of the two signature fundraising events including direct mail, printed material, donor communications, registration, silent auction, raffle, registration, and volunteers on the day of the event

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Provided support in researching, pitching, and organizing media materials - Assisted with a variety of administrative research projects in preparation for annual fundraising events - Worked with the entirety of the Development team to complete projects as needed

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Provided administrative support in maintaining the donor database, gift processing, donation acknowledgment, grant research, and event campaign assistance, as well as on fundraising initiatives, including campaigns, special appeals, cultivation events, and in-kind solicitations- Worked with Development Operations Officer to conduct preliminary research on foundations, corporations, and individual donor prospects

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

- Assisted and organized first-year seminar class (Anthropology 191)- Answered questions and maintains communication with students- Guided students through the transition to college

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Provided administrative support in maintaining the donor database, gift processing, donation acknowledgment, grant research, and event campaign assistance- Maintained the data accuracy in Raiser’s Edge, Greater Giving, and Email databases, including regular data review and corrections- Assisted with mail pick-up, banking, and other errands as needed

Westwood, Massachusetts, United States

- Adapted and worked under strict COVID-19 restrictions- Demonstrated ability to multitask by efficiently interacting with customers, completing orders, maintaining a clean environment, and managing a register

Franklin, Massachusetts, United States

- Adapted and worked under strict COVID-19 restrictions (June 2020-August 2020)- Led group of 10-25 children ages 5-13 through daily activities - Coordinated with other counselors to ensure the safety and happiness of campers- Handled the treatment of minor injuries (CPR certified)

Walpole, Massachusetts, United States

- Developed customer service skills and knowledge of how to manage sales- Ability to adapt to new environments due to travel throughout New England- Organized stock and took inventory

Franklin, Massachusetts, United States

- Interacted with and entertained children ages 6-months to 10-years-old- Handled the treatment of minor injuries (CPR certified)

Bachelor Of Arts, Communication And Journalism (Public Relations)

Activities and Societies: Teaching Assistant for a first-year student seminar in the school of Social and Behavioral Sciences, UMass.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Member of the Tri-M Music Honors Society, Editor for School Newspaper (Newspaper Managing Editor and Layout.