Sarah Miller Email & Phone Number

Hopkins,Mn

I work with preschoolers in special education at Harley Hopkins, primarily students with Autism in a center based classroom.

Hopkins,Mn

Nurture, care and plan activities for preschoolers.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Worked with area sales managers and new sales team members to generate leads and set appointments for area magazines, Deephaven Life, Wayzata Life and Edina Life. Prospect for new business in order to increase sales, penetrate new territories and increase market share.Achieve established goals and quotas.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Fraser is the largest provider of Autism services in Minnesota. We serve children and adults with special needs through education, healthcare, transition services and housing. In this position I have created effective relationships with current and new donors within the business community to generate revenue through in-kind donations and sponsorships. In the last 2 years I have received over 280 auction items and raised over $60,000 each year. The Gala has raised over $300,000 each year.I also have assisted with all aspects of Fraser's 5 Annual Events, including fundraising, logistics, recruiting and managing volunteers, set up and take down, registration and guest relations. Events include Fraser Walk for Autism at the Mall of America, FORE! Fraser Benefit Golf Classic, Fraser’s Memorial Garden Dedication, Tour De Tonka Bicycle Race with Fraser and the annual Fraser Benefit gala.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Game Plan Academy provides a combination of athletic training, mentoring, life skills and academic tutoring to students at low or no cost. It is a volunteer run program, where communities support and mentor their youth. We are always looking for volunteers.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Hired to assist with the 2014 Annual Gala. I worked closely with volunteers and staff to make the 2014 event a success. I connected with donors and area businesses to solicit sponsorships and donations for the event. Our auction raised $40,000 with 250 items, 100 donated bottles of wine and almost $20,000 for the live auction. Create communications to donors through email blasts and monthly newsletters using Constant Contact.Research and develop effective relationships with volunteers and donors.

Edina,Mn

Develop effective relationships in the business community to raise funds for the Fourth of July Parade, Edina Film Festival and The Van Valkenburg Children’s Fund.Worked with the Board of Directors to create fundraising events to raise money and awareness for the Van Valkenburg Children’s Fund, which provides scholarships for low income children in Edina.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Prospect new sales contacts and develop strong business relationships with existing customersDesign and maintain custom websites for customers. Create and manage monthly newsletters using Constant Contact and social media.Develop effective advertising strategies and sales promotions through e-marketing and direct mail.

Develop strong networks and relationships within community business to generate income through in-kind donations, sponsorships and volunteers.Develop and manage all details of fundraising events, including three golf tournaments, trap shoot, concerts and several fundraising dinners. Thorough venue and catering research develop and coordinate production of invitations, promotional materials and signage, solicit prizes for auction items, create decorations, hire vendors and supervise set up and take down of the event. Follow up with guests and sponsors after the event with thank you notes.Recruit, train and provide leadership to volunteers at events.Manage registration process for all events using the Databank Event Module.Conduct database administration including address changes, contact updates, generates queries and reports.Coordinate preparations and logistics for volunteer sessions and committee meetings.Work closely with the Board of Directors, committee members and staff in planning yearly events and creating a 5 year development plan.

Develop fundraising and grant writing opportunities for the Foundation, Worked closely with Board of Directors and staff to develop partnerships within the community.Solicit in-kind and monetary donations from individual donors and businesses for general operations and special events.

Provide support and assistance to the Executive Director and Membership & Communications Director. Develop and maintain relationships with members and solicit attendance at monthly events.. Coordinate promotional materials, mailings and letters. Maintain accurate records and provide updated information for database reporting. Invoice and collect payment for all member events.

Certificate, Human Resource Management

Ba, Psychology

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