Stephanie Fries, Mpa, Edfp Email & Phone Number

Dearborn, Mi

Part of Ford's State Government Relations team, supporting the development and implementation of Ford's policy and political priorities in Ohio, Indiana, New York, and Pennsylvania. Lead engagement with local elected officials, community partners, and plant leaders in support of government relations related needs of Ford manufacturing facilities in Michigan and Ohio.

Detroit, Mi

Served as a resource to businesses, local and state government stakeholders, and agencies to foster economic development by stimulating business retention, expansion, capital investments, and workforce growth for Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park. Met with businesses to determine assistance needs to identify and recommend responsive strategies. Implemented State incentives in coordination with local and regional support services.• Initiate and manage business retention, expansion, and… Show more Served as a resource to businesses, local and state government stakeholders, and agencies to foster economic development by stimulating business retention, expansion, capital investments, and workforce growth for Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park. Met with businesses to determine assistance needs to identify and recommend responsive strategies. Implemented State incentives in coordination with local and regional support services.• Initiate and manage business retention, expansion, and attraction projects to create more and better jobs for Michigan residents. More than 30 successful statewide projects totaling over 3,800 jobs created with over $713,000,000 in private investment• Built beneficial community and corporate relationships through attendance at key functions, rapid response communication, and education efforts• Served as a liaison to and manage inquiries received from business, other MEDC staff, legislators, the community, and municipal partners• Worked with local economic development agencies, elected officials, and internal MEDC staff to communicate area business needs Show less

Tech Town

Promoted and brought new corporate relationships to Wayne State University by providing excellent customer service, clear communications and development of strategic relationships with external partners and university expertise and resources in order to promote research, student/intern hiring and faculty collaboration. Facilitated connection between the university's experts, resources and students with interested external partners, develop new connections for the university with industry and… Show more Promoted and brought new corporate relationships to Wayne State University by providing excellent customer service, clear communications and development of strategic relationships with external partners and university expertise and resources in order to promote research, student/intern hiring and faculty collaboration. Facilitated connection between the university's experts, resources and students with interested external partners, develop new connections for the university with industry and coordinate activities with other Wayne State units. Built comprehensive relationship management system using Salesforce. Served as an effective single point of contact for corporate partners and potential partners with the university.• Integrated daily work activities into Salesforce to create effective CRM for Front Door office• Utilized existing contact network for Front Door outreach efforts. Successful in connecting to potential research collaborations• Responsible for social media and website content management• Supported the Michigan Corporate Relations Network (MCRN) and represent MCRN and WSU in outreach and marketing activities Show less

Greater Detroit Area

Coordinated and implemented Wayne State University’s community outreach initiatives, including programs and events to develop and cultivate ongoing relationships, networks and contacts with community organizations and business leaders and identify events, activities and interests which strengthened University/community relationships. Coordinated events involving the community on campus with responsibility for detailed administration and logistics of all events internally. Represented the… Show more Coordinated and implemented Wayne State University’s community outreach initiatives, including programs and events to develop and cultivate ongoing relationships, networks and contacts with community organizations and business leaders and identify events, activities and interests which strengthened University/community relationships. Coordinated events involving the community on campus with responsibility for detailed administration and logistics of all events internally. Represented the University at receptions, presentations and special recognition events to secure and maintain relationships that are beneficial for the University. Developed and prepared communications such as correspondence, informational materials, website copy and general reports.• Coordinated and managed the University’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute for the past four years with national keynote speakers Susan L. Taylor, Dr. Benjamin Carson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Donna Brazile. Increased sponsorships from $3,000 to over $42,000 annually. Increased program attendance from 400 to 1,800 participants.• Annually organized the logistics for the University’s “Wayne Cares” program which includes:o The Combined Charitable Contributions Campaign which raises more than $125,000 annually for The United Way and Black United Fundo Holiday food and gift donation drives for local non-profit organizationso Volunteer programming in the spring in partnership with Midtown Detroit, Inc.o The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure where Wayne State University has won the award for the largest University teams for three consecutive years• Coordinated the logistics for the University’s iStart New Students Day volunteer programming for three years. The 2010 volunteer day boasted more than 1,800 students in the community making a difference. Show less

Lead individual donor cultivation including prospect research, mail appeals, and building a major donor program. Managed lapsed donor retention, developed community relationships, and facilitated third party events. Additionally, I assisted our Communications Director with speaking engagements, annual events, and marketing materials.•Organized Out to End Hunger event which is facilitated through corporate partnerships and raised over $12,000 in its first year and over $23,000 in its… Show more Lead individual donor cultivation including prospect research, mail appeals, and building a major donor program. Managed lapsed donor retention, developed community relationships, and facilitated third party events. Additionally, I assisted our Communications Director with speaking engagements, annual events, and marketing materials.•Organized Out to End Hunger event which is facilitated through corporate partnerships and raised over $12,000 in its first year and over $23,000 in its second year•Developed relationships with community leaders through networking events •Directed donor acknowledgement process from data entry to letter creation•Successfully managed a 300% increase in donations through a direct marketing partnership•Involved in coordination of mailings and logistics for all fundraising efforts•Engage major donors through the creation of “Breakfast with the Executive Director” events which successfully brings stakeholders together to create a sense of ownership Show less

Responsibilities included strategic annual fund solicitation, donor stewardship, database management, report preparation, and community outreach. Full responsibility of website management, newsletter design and coordination, and prospect research. •Successfully produced a 30 hour Grand Rapids Radiothon which raised over $32,000•Co-coordinate the management of The Raiser’s Edge database in excess of 35,000 active donors•Co-management and coordination of over 15,000 donor… Show more Responsibilities included strategic annual fund solicitation, donor stewardship, database management, report preparation, and community outreach. Full responsibility of website management, newsletter design and coordination, and prospect research. •Successfully produced a 30 hour Grand Rapids Radiothon which raised over $32,000•Co-coordinate the management of The Raiser’s Edge database in excess of 35,000 active donors•Co-management and coordination of over 15,000 donor acknowledgements•Improved data management and acknowledgement system and streamlined process to increase efficiency and effectiveness•Increased individual annual giving through list segmentation and donor research•Updated website information in a timely manner. Increased event visibility through email outreach directing supporters to the website which also increased online donations by 20% Show less

Full responsibility of donor database management, donor acknowledgements, and all department mailing lists. Increased responsibility with event coordination, community outreach and marketing, and donation requests. Assisted with donor research, media materials, proofreading, and digital photography.•Wrote comprehensive manual for agency’s database operations and maintenance•Organized and coordinated logistics for three annual walk events with an average of $40,000 raised each event… Show more Full responsibility of donor database management, donor acknowledgements, and all department mailing lists. Increased responsibility with event coordination, community outreach and marketing, and donation requests. Assisted with donor research, media materials, proofreading, and digital photography.•Wrote comprehensive manual for agency’s database operations and maintenance•Organized and coordinated logistics for three annual walk events with an average of $40,000 raised each event with increased corporate and media participation Show less

Mpa, Public Administration & Economic Development

Activities and Societies: Pi Alpha Alpha National Honor Society Concentration in Economic and Community Development

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Relations, James Madison College

Activities and Societies: Student Peace Action Network (SPAN)

High School Diploma