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-Chief Grant WriterCollaborate with business development teams to establish a strategic plan to secure corporate, foundation, and government grants for the non-profitDevelop and maintain policies and procedures in relation to grant managementResearch, anticipate, and prepare LOI'S, proposals, impact reports and stewardship piecesWrite and edit compelling and effective narrative to the grantor/investorOversee grant seeking including research and reporting requirementsManagement of proposal calendar and submission of documentation via Salesforce for tracking purposesCommunicate and collaborate with accounting teams to ensure revenue/budget is maintained and reported-Senior Manager, Donor Communications & MarketingDevelop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy that supports donor cultivation and demonstrates ROIDevelop and maintain a strategic messaging framework based upon needs to efficiently communicate about YE/Empowered effortsManage the creation of on-brand marketing materials and correspondence with investors including direct mail, social media copy, event materials and other miscellaneous collateralOversee grant/proposal/report needs for the organization-Development DirectorBuild relationships, raise awareness and support for YE programming while increasing our presence nationallyManage 25+ supported educators and 150+ individual/company portfolioDevelop and cultivate, new and existing donor/client relationship plans in corresponding territoriesLeverage industry expertise to influence education administrators, donor, and community client solution strategiesSeek out community relationships/opportunities that could result in donations, volunteers, classroom speakers, mentors, or other opportunities Provide leadership and ongoing status updates and collaborate across departments on projectsOversee grant/proposal/report needs for the organization

Development of all marketing and public relations strategies for PSU Foundation/Analysis of resultsBuild and maintain donor relations/Stewardship/RetentionStrategy in funding 5 year $100 Million Capital Campaign, "Proven. Promise. PittState"Manage and evaluate market trends and other relevant changesCoordinate/emcee events: Community Campaign/Faculty & Staff Campaign/Half-Century ReunionResponsible for annual fund appeals: direct mail, online/social media, crowdfunding, etcResearch, write, and manage grant/proposal/report needsOversee multiple projects across all phases/project budget estimates/project schedulesRecruit, train and supervise 20+ employees, including assistant director of annual givingMarket analysis/Identify, research and qualify donor database/Data miningMonitor results of all events & sponsorshipsServe as media liaisonDefine and continuously evaluate brand strategyDetermine and manage budgets--------President/Unclassified Staff Senate, Pittsburg State University 2015-2016

Instruction of “Intro to Marketing” and “Intro to Business” classes

Customer acquisition/service/retention for over 1200 customer accounts/$1MM book of businessCoordination and execution of public relations/media interactions/community outreachSuccessfully screen and write life/health/property applications for insuranceRecruit, train and manage agency employees

Revitalization of under-performing region/Development of strategic planDevelop comprehensive marketing strategies for specific programs and steward the executionEnsure precise, consistent, and timely communication with internal and external stakeholdersUnderstand customer’s objectives, key strategies, competitors, and target marketsContinually obtain and further develop customer base exploring channel and customer opportunities

Marketing development, planning, & execution/special events planningCommunity & media relations/outreach/engagementReported, tracked, and analyzed publication/advertising programs/digital mediaCustomer service/attention to customer policy changes/claims/new businessProposals of Group Health InsuranceOpen enrollment presentation and assistance