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Akron, Oh, Us

Akron, Oh, Us

Akron, Ohio, United States

Develop and implement an effective and efficient grant development program and strategy for the organization’s life plan communities, home health and hospice programs, services, and projects that increase their revenue.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

- Research foundation funding options- Pursued public and private foundation funding- Analyze and recommend funding opportunities for services

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

- Coordinate and monitor agency fundraising efforts and Resource Development Plan- Research and pursue corporate, individual and private foundation funding- Monitor outcome, funding use and complete reports per funder guidelines- Implement and manage annual donor campaign- Plan and coordinate annual fundraising event- Maintain donor and volunteer database- Create development policies and procedures- Develop fundraising and marketing plans- Design brochures, flyers, annual reports, advertising, and other publications to market agency and programs- Maintain organization website, Twitter, and Facebook accounts- Perform various public relations and marketing duties, such as presentations and networking

Kent, Ohio

- Managed daily building operations functions, including maintenance- Responsible for development of housing and capital projects- Oversight of rental property management functions- Monitored Operations Help Desk requests and assured completion of tasks- Coordinated leases of buildings, vehicles and major equipment- Created standard operating procedures and policies

Kent, Ohio

- Researched new corporate and foundation funding options- Pursued public and private foundation funding for housing, mental health and employment services- Analyzed and recommended funding opportunities for services- Implemented funding guidelines for programs- Monitored outcomes, funding use and complete reports per funder guidelines- Contributed new funding ideas during Resource Development team meetings- Completed Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit application- Completed Federal Historic Preservation Certification Applications - Part 1 and Part II

Coordinated and monitored agency fundraising effortsResearched new funding optionsPursued corporate, individual and private foundation funding for programs and fundraising eventsCompleted funding reports per funder guidelinesMonitored outcomes and funding use per funder guidelinesAssisted with planning and development of new programsSupervised and monitored communications & marketing (11/07 - 7/08)Supervised and monitored Special Events Manager, Membership Manager and Development OfficerReconciled capital campaign donations and prepared monthly bank reportsDeveloped and maintained relationships with professionals in the giving community and with individual museum patronsDeveloped donor privacy policyRevised facility rental policyPrepared annual budgets and revisionsAssembled yearly estimate of cash flowAssisted with strategic planSupervised communication and development internsMaintained and updated donor database via Raiser’s Edge

Director of Grants and Development, July 2001 – November 2007- Coordinated and directed agency fundraising efforts- Assisted with planning and development of new programs- Researched new funding options- Pursued public and private foundation funding- Implemented funding guidelines for programs- Monitored outcomes, funding use and completed reports per funder guidelines- Implemented and managed annual donor campaign- Directed and supervised fundraising volunteers- Implemented agency long-range plan for funding - Created brochures, flyers and other publications- Developed marketing materials and presentations for agency and programs- Created and maintained organization website- Fulfilled adoption record requestsAdministrative Specialist, January 2001 – July 2001- Assisted with grant writing and research- Balanced day sheets and prepared bank deposits - Fulfilled adoption record requests- Also had duties of Case Manager II and Intake Specialist as noted below, with the exception of Quality Assurance ChairCase Manager II, 1998 - 2001- Provided advocacy, education, and support to clients- Monitored the overall delivery of provided services- Provided coordination, assistance and networking- Also had duties of Intake Specialist as noted belowIntake Specialist, 1997 – 1998- Assisted clients in determining counseling needs- Scheduled initial counseling appointments and assigned client fees- Coordinated continuing education workshops- Submitted program approval forms and agency renewal forms to the State of Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Board- Compiled community resource notebook for use by staff- As Quality Assurance Chairperson, monitored use of required forms and case notes by agency staff as per ADM Board and state standards- Reviewed case files for completion- Provided minutes for monthly meetings

Master, Public Administration, 3.8 Gpa

Bachelor Of Arts, Social Work, 3.0 Gpa