Stephanie Patton Email and Phone Number

Provided assistance, problem solving, and information to help constituents navigate complicated government institutions such as the IRS, HUD, DOJ, BoP, USPS, and more. Developed effective relationships with key government agency officials and lawmakers.

Wrote policy briefs, memos, press releases, opposition letters, tributes and more. Researched policy options and analyze bill drafts to advise the Senator.Assisted Communications Director with constituent communications. Developed content for monthly e-newsletters and quarterly newsletter mailings. Managed the Senator’s YouTube page, editing videos and organizing content.

Manage the Team Red Cross program for the Chicago Marathon. Recruit more than 100 runners for the race and assist in their fundraising efforts. Oversee sponsor benefit fulfillment for our two largest fundraisers, the Heroes Breakfast and the Red Cross Classic golf outing.Manage the collateral process for all fundraising events including event signage, program books, invitations, etc. Execute four young professional events during the year and lead the Auxiliary Society young professionals’ board.Develop a portfolio of accounts.

Organized the inaugural U.S. Soccer Girls Fantasy Camp to the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada; led this brand new program from promotion to implementation.Planned bi-monthly events across the country to cultivate new donor prospects and steward current donors.Assisted the Development Director in leading VIP travel programs to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil and the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada.Created a stewardship plan for 50 of the organization’s top donors.Created an annual communications plan for regular contact with the organization’s members (35K+ people).

Coordinated logistics for 15+ week-long coaching education events held domestically each year. Organized two 10-day international workshops each year for 40+ coaches.Developed content for a monthly e-newsletter sent to 12,000+ soccer coaches nation-wide.