Shawnie Dockery Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Greater Los Angeles Area

With over 15 years of experience in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors, I am a seasoned and strategic Development Officer committed to advancing the mission and vision of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) and the Foundation. I excel in designing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies that achieve short-term goals while establishing sustainable processes for the future. My role involves close collaboration with board members, foundation leadership, and district teams to cultivate and manage a portfolio of critical five- and six-figure donors and partners.I specialize in conducting in-depth research and analysis to identify and secure new funding opportunities, as well as measuring and reporting on the impact and outcomes of our programs and initiatives. My proven track record includes building and maintaining cross-collaborative partnerships with foundations, corporations, government agencies, and other nonprofits. I am passionate about developing and launching innovative programs and initiatives that address the needs of community college students, driving the mission of LACCD forward.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

This course conveyed the impact of the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors while providing the fundamentals of nonprofit management: Fundraising, Volunteerism, Financial Management, Board Development

Greater Los Angeles Area

As Deputy Director of Social Action Partners, a non-profit organization that provides capacity-building assistance to community-based organizations in Los Angeles County, I oversaw the organization's day-to-day operation, ensuring that we provide accessible, high-quality technical assistance that is culturally responsive and facilitates increased revenue into communities of need.In my role, I collaborated closely with our team of technical assistance providers, community partners, and donors to develop and deliver programs and services that meet the needs of the communities we serve. I was also responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including foundations, and other non-profit organizations. Key Activities:Provided capacity-building assistance to community-based organizations in the following areas: strategic planning, resource development, communications, human resource assistance, project management, and board developmentDesigned nonprofit management workshops and provide one-on-one technical assistance to nonprofits and foundations throughout Los Angeles CountyOversaw contracts/projects from planning to completion including managing budgets, coordinating team activities, hiring consultants, facilitating meetings, building relationships with clients, tracking data, and writing reports Supported and expand the organization’s resources through identifying and cultivating relationships with donors; and overseeing grant seeking including research, proposal writing, and reporting Supervised grant-supported personnel and consultants in achieving expected outcomes and meeting project management deliverablesPrepared the annual budget and fund development plan for the organizationAssisted the Interim Executive Director in building and managing the Board of Directors Developed with board and other input, messages to deliver to our key audiences

Provided leadership and development strategies for UMMA Community Clinic’s major annual giving campaigns, generating $350,000 in individual donations Campaign Highlights* Cancer – Free UMMA Campaign – A digital campaign aimed to raise funds for cancer screenings at the clinic, and raise awareness of additional services provided by UMMA. * More than a Clinic Campaign – A multi-channel (direct mail, digital, and events) annual giving campaign, aimed to raise funds for general operating support. This campaign highlighted UMMA’s role in the community including patient stories, employees and the education and outreach programs. *20th Anniversary Calendar Campaign – A year-end campaign, aimed to raise funds for new health initiatives at the clinic. This special-edition calendar highlighted UMMA’s accomplishments over 20 years including quotes from past patients. Managed the day-to-day donor relations activities, including processing donations and stewarding donors through letters, phone calls, and visits Planned and executed 20th Anniversary activities including donor-centric and community-based events Worked in conjunction with the Director of Development and the board to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising and marketing planAssisted with development and implementation of a planned giving program to provide for the clinic's long-term financial needs including trust, estate, and bequest managementDeveloped and implemented a planned approach to identify prospective foundation and corporate partnerships and develop those relationshipsIn coordination with the Fund Development Manager, assisted with cultivation of grant prospects and proposal writing and other records; and provided support in grant monitoring, reporting, and compliance

Los Angeles, Ca

Served as the liaison between program staff, subcontractors, and business associates, monitoring adherence to program stipulations and contractual agreementsCoordinated and managed special projects and community events associated with the programDeveloped evaluation systems to monitor program impact and increase effectivenessFacilitated weekly program staff meetings and oversaw the staff evaluation processConducted budgetary oversight and analysis over allocated outreach funds from the Department of Mental HealthEstablished programmatic policies and proceduresIdentified, screened, selected, and oriented new program subcontractorsServed as a presenter at funder-sponsored learning sessions

Conducted research and analysis on issues related to philanthropy, health care, and transition age youth, and policy and advocacy as well as support the area in strategic activities in this area. Assisted with review, analysis, and processing of applications for funding support through written proposals, site visits, and interviews with other relevant agencies

Developed and implemented a comprehensive fundraising plan including grant writingIdentified, cultivated, and solicited corporate, foundation, and private funding prospectsDeveloped and implemented fundraising strategies for annual giving campaignsPlanned, organized, coordinated, promoted, and evaluated special eventsOversaw the marketing and public relations activities of the organizationAssisted Board with developing a strategic plan

Wrote feature stories on human interest topics i.e. health and wellness

Master'S Degree, Nonprofit Managment

Activities and Societies: Nonprofit Leadership Alliance

B.A., Journalism With A Minor In Psychology

Activities and Societies: Golden Key Member International Scholar Laureate Program: Delegation in Journalism in Australia Core Academy.