Selena Skorman Email & Phone Number

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

gener8tor is a nationally ranked accelerator that invests in high-growth startups. Three times a year we invest $100K in each of five startups who receive a concierge experience during our 12-week program. gener8tor supports the growth of these startups through our network of experienced mentors, technologists, corporate partners, angel investors and venture capitalists.gBETA is a program of nationally ranked startup accelerator gener8tor. gBETA Oklahoma City is a free, seven-week… Show more gener8tor is a nationally ranked accelerator that invests in high-growth startups. Three times a year we invest $100K in each of five startups who receive a concierge experience during our 12-week program. gener8tor supports the growth of these startups through our network of experienced mentors, technologists, corporate partners, angel investors and venture capitalists.gBETA is a program of nationally ranked startup accelerator gener8tor. gBETA Oklahoma City is a free, seven-week accelerator for early-stage companies with Indiana roots. Each program is capped at five teams, and requires no fees and no equity. Show less

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Nonprofit and Economic Development Consultant

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

-Developed and implemented new annual fundraising plan that raised $52,000 in the first quarter through various business development techniques including prospecting, targeted follow-up, and new lead generation-Built new partnerships with companies like Skydweller Aero and facilitated their United States visit, which involved meetings with strategic partners like Oklahoma City Public Schools, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, and City Council members-Planned and executed virtual annual… Show more -Developed and implemented new annual fundraising plan that raised $52,000 in the first quarter through various business development techniques including prospecting, targeted follow-up, and new lead generation-Built new partnerships with companies like Skydweller Aero and facilitated their United States visit, which involved meetings with strategic partners like Oklahoma City Public Schools, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, and City Council members-Planned and executed virtual annual Symposium on Autonomous Systems that involved 86 attendees; over 50 subject matter experts, including experts from NASA, FAA CAMI, Tinker Air Force Base, an aerospace venture capital firm, Choctaw Nation’s Advanced Technology Initiatives Department, Skydweller Aero, Oklahoma State University’s Unmanned Systems Research Institute, and the Oklahoma Department of Commerce; managed 14 unique breakout sessions; and raised $8,500 in contributed income-Created substantive and placemaking programming relating to health science, entrepreneurship, aerospace, and information and biotechnology industries and corresponding fundraising and marketing strategies-Served as an ambassador and advocate for the district in all matters concerning marketing, policy, and commerce Show less

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

-Built and executed two, separate annual organizational budgets totaling $180,000, composed of chamber memberships, voluntary property dues, City of Oklahoma City funding, corporate sponsorships, foundational grants, and private donations-Developed, planned and executed a monthly event averaging 5,500 attendees, annual luncheon with a net income of $30,000, and arts festival averaging 35,000 attendees and a net income of $45,000-Led all marketing initiatives including social media… Show more -Built and executed two, separate annual organizational budgets totaling $180,000, composed of chamber memberships, voluntary property dues, City of Oklahoma City funding, corporate sponsorships, foundational grants, and private donations-Developed, planned and executed a monthly event averaging 5,500 attendees, annual luncheon with a net income of $30,000, and arts festival averaging 35,000 attendees and a net income of $45,000-Led all marketing initiatives including social media strategy with 10% increase in followers year over year, website development and maintenance, print marketing, and writing press releases for earned media that included cover stories in The Oklahoman and the Oklahoma Gazette, and coverage on the Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC.-Served as an advocate for the district in all matters concerning marketing, policy, and commerce Show less

-In partnership with the Vice President of External Affairs and the President and CEO, prepared for and attended solicitation appointments for donors ranging in $1,000 to $65,000. -Oversaw the event Visions: A Celebration of Nonprofit Leadership (net income: $70,000), and any other fundraising or friend raising events, including donor receptions or other special gatherings. -Coordinated the annual letter campaign for the Center, generating $50,000 annually.

-Developed fundraising plan and timeline to support the strategic direction of the organization. Generated annual contributions of $1.1 million. -Identified, cultivated and solicited corporate, community foundation and individual major gift solicitations ranging from $25,000 to $100,000. -Managed all aspects of direct mail and giving campaigns grossing $170,000 annually and board campaigns reaching $28,000. -Executed organization fundraising events through coordination of strategic… Show more -Developed fundraising plan and timeline to support the strategic direction of the organization. Generated annual contributions of $1.1 million. -Identified, cultivated and solicited corporate, community foundation and individual major gift solicitations ranging from $25,000 to $100,000. -Managed all aspects of direct mail and giving campaigns grossing $170,000 annually and board campaigns reaching $28,000. -Executed organization fundraising events through coordination of strategic partnerships, staff, and community volunteers. Show less

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

•Contributed to the data collection, management, analysis, and report writing and dissemination for program evaluations ranging in size from $3,000 to $120,000•Conducted research on local economic, education, and poverty issues aiding in the writing of policy articles and the execution of community research •Crafted and presented multiple presentations on research commissioned by the university

Charlotte, Nc

•Collected administrative data and created a linear regression model for a potential program evaluation•Planned, organized, and hosted a MYEP and Donors, Volunteers, Ambassadors Charlotte Association Professionalism workshop and luncheon for student interns•Conducted 75 intern site visits and built relationships with 25 company partners to increase the quality and number of internship opportunities for Charlotte youth