Savannah B. John Email & Phone Number

With a proven track record of success, I offer a multifaceted approach to partnering with organizations, encompassing the following areas: Training and Coaching for Fundraising Effectiveness:Through tailored training and one-on-one coaching sessions, I empower Board Members and other volunteer leaders to become passionate advocates, capable of not only understanding but championing their organization's cause. By honing their skills and deepening their understanding of effective fundraising practices, I prepare them to confidently market their organization and strengthening the organizations' overall impact.Cohesive and Innovative Fundraising and Engagement Strategies:I collaborate closely with organizations to develop and implement cohesive, innovative, and customized fundraising and engagement strategies. These strategies are informed by the organization's rich tapestry – its mission, history, values, and stakeholders. My goal is to create strategies that yield long-term results, building the foundation for sustainable fundraising success.Elevating Organizations' Mission and Impact through Strategic Event Planning: I produce donor-focused fundraising and stewardship events that are meticulously designed to create meaningful connections between your supporters and your cause. I align event strategies with an organization's values and objectives to ensure that every event serves as a catalyst for its mission's advancement.A few notable clients: American Dental Education Association, ADEAGies Foundation, Emerging Scholars Program, Beyond Elements (Philanthropic arm of Elements Wellness Center)

New York, Ny, Us

Worked closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to develop and execute a comprehensive giving program.Provided strategic oversight of a development team of 3 responsible for the creation and execution of all giving initiatives and campaigns, in addition to research, solicitation of and stewardship of all constituents in the individual and institutional pipelines.Managed financial tracking, database management, event planning and financial reporting against aggressive fundraising goals.Launched successful volunteer ambassador structure to increase visibility and position StreetWise Partners for funding partnerships with leading global firms and organizations: Neuberger Berman, Colgate Palmolive, and Goldman Sachs, New York Hedge fund Roundtable, and Portfolios with Purpose.Supervised two annual fundraising events—increased renowned Poker event revenue by 44%.Oversaw recruitment for and active engagement of StreetWise Partners Junior Board and Leadership Circle members; leveraging these relationships to officially establish partnerships with 10 new corporate interests in a single fiscal year.

Washington, Dc, Us

Recruited by development division’s executive leadership to revitalize and engage key constituent communities on the west coast.Managed 160 major and planned gift prospects—soliciting and stewarding gifts ranging from $10K to $100K.Identified and cultivated new major gift prospects to increase the donor and alumni volunteer pipeline.Collaborated with University leadership to develop and implement strategies for fulfilling campaign goals of $13M (School of Communication) and $20M (Washington College of Law) respectively.Partnered with Alumni Relations leadership team to develop and implement strategic plans to increase engagement and identify strategic philanthropic opportunities in the Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle and Denver areas.

Washington, Dc, Us

Targeted and cultivated prospective donors for the School of Medicine, the School of Nursing & Health Studies and the Biomedical Research Organization—soliciting and closing Warwick Evans Society level gifts between $1,000 and $10,000.Designed and implemented innovative and strategic fundraising and communications plan for current and newly retained donors.Provided oversight for the Medical Parents Council and Reunion Giving Committees—increasing volunteer engagement by 25% and participation in Annual Fund by 20%.

Washington, Dc, Us

Identified potential campaign prospects from development officers’ portfolio for the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and National Academy of Engineering (NAE).Drafted and edited stewardship letters, planned giving brochures and other correspondence sent from the office of development and executive offices of the IOM and the NAE.Designed and created IOM and NAE annual stewardship reports and event correspondence.Managed and organized annual IOM lecture series and the NAE giving society dinners and award ceremonies, in addition to special national and regional events for the leadership councils.Maintained and updated donor and gift information in Raiser's Edge database.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Served as a lead communications specialist on the POL crisis management team and performed financial data analysis to determine total company payout to clients.Managed contemporary online art and travel auction, which provided over $100,000 in increased revenue per year for POL.Developed creative marketing strategies to sell and auction donated travel packages and miscellaneous household items.

Master'S Degree, Corporate Communications And Public Relations

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature, General