Sarah Mitchell Email & Phone Number

Grand Rapids, Mi, Us

Led strategy development for a portfolio of over 15 clients concurrently aimed at maximizing organization sustainability and fundraising outcomes. Facilitated client discovery meetings to identify organizational barriers impacting growth and strategic direction. Developed comprehensive recommendations and action plans to support philanthropic and organizational goal achievement with key milestones and timelines. Provided project management and strategic oversight on multi-million-dollar campaigns - coached key staff and volunteers to cultivate and solicit donors, oversaw development of campaign tools (print and digital marketing collateral, naming opportunities, giving levels) and engagement opportunities, ensured regular communications to key team members and stakeholders. Researched industry trends and best practices within the sector, developed engaging subject-matter focused communications and led presentations for industry peers. Developed and updated internal process and training documents to standardize practices and services across staff and teams.

Developed prospect management process for Foundation development staff. Led effort to track and manage donor pipeline in support of capital and annual giving, including leading monthly team meetings and portfolio reviews with gift officers. Oversaw evaluation of Foundation scholarships to identify opportunities for improvement in awarding, communications, and donor cultivation/stewardship. Developed recommendations and implemented updated processes across multiple departments to improve accuracy and collaboration. Created updated communications and engagement opportunities for scholarship donors and stakeholders to build and sustain relationships.Acted as a key part of the creative team; participated in identifying story leads and developing content for marketing materials, social media/web content.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area