Susan Herzick, Cfre Email & Phone Number

Mechanicsville, Va, Us

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Northstar promotes educational excellence and career opportunities for students with disabilities who have academic, physical, or social challenges. My role includes:- Developing strategy for achieving fundraising goals and engaging donors - Cultivating new individual donors- Collaborating with marketing, public relations, and communications strategies, resulting in increased community awareness, and strengthened key relationships- Coordinating the composition, editing, and publishing of fundraising reports and solicitation pieces- Work with the Head of School and members of the Campaign Committee and Board to cultivate prospects and to schedule meetings with prospective donors- Being a team-player with a positive “can-do” attitude, flexibility, high degree of initiative, and attention to detail- Serve as a part of the School’s leadership team to create a community that leads to success for Northstar’s students.

Richmond, Virginia, United States

The vision of the Weinstein JCC is to build meaningful relationships and experiences guided by Jewish values. My role includes the following:• Create and implement an annual development plan and strategy to raise $1.1M annually (12% over goal in FY23).• Cultivate positive relationships with current and potential donors.• Create and manage annual development budget and reconciliation with accounting.• Lead and engage volunteer fund development committee to reach goals.• Assist in the development of marketing materials for programs, special events, and special projects.• Oversee the receipt, recording, and acknowledgment process for all donations (in-kind, cash, stock, and endowments).• Expand potential donor lists through interdepartmental collaboration.•. Collaborate with Preschool Parents Group on fundraising strategy• Oversee 27 grants including Federal Grants.

Richmond, Virginia Area

SOAR365 creates life-filling opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Funds raised support services for 1,400 individuals with disabilities ranging in age from infants to senior adults. ● Developed and coordinated a matrix of cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies ● Raised $858,000 annually with the fundraising team through multiple types of campaigns.● Executed a strategy to increase giving through individual, corporate, grants, and special events● Responsible for solicitation materials and donor communications.● Managed strategic initiatives, budget, and interdepartmental collaboration. ● Collaborated with the young professional group and created a vision.

Richmond, Virginia Area

dLCV is a nonprofit dedicated to helping people with disabilities fight for their rights. Each year, over 50,000 people are assisted through programs of education, investigation, and systemic change. I'm excited to share the below accomplishments. • Created and directed a 3-year strategic plan for dLCV Foundation. • Fundraised $72,500 annually.• Balanced budget for Volunteer and External Relations Unit.• Oversaw the creation of a volunteer program resulting in 98 volunteers serving 589 hours during the first year. • Implemented an annual fund campaign that raised 69% over the previous year. • Created a monthly giving program. • Expanded use of donor database to track prospects and cultivation of individual and corporate donors for 1371 profiles.• Created a timely acknowledgment process for all donations.• Communicated agency’s need for volunteers and donations in monthly newsletter with a 21% open rate.• Streamlined stewardship schedule through emails, mailings, phone calls, and personal visits. • Developed a communication plan using multiple mediums to build brand recognition.• Prepared fundraising, statistical information, and outcomes for reports to board committees, and the public.• Coordinated with communications and advocacy staff to strengthen Foundation, dLCV publications, web, and social media presence• Provided guidance on community outreach and networking including Synapse Hubs.• Created Gift Management Policies, maintained, and ensuring consistent implementation.• Expanded the utilization of the Donor Perfect database to track prospects, donor cultivation, and trends.• Lead a team of professional staff from varied disciplines: volunteer, website, and community outreach

Richmond, Virginia Area

NKF is the largest organization dedicated to the awareness, prevention, and treatment of kidney disease. I had the opportunity to work in programs, outreach, and fundraising through 4 different positions in 2 states.● Utilized multiple mediums of communication to steward 200 captains, 1,000 walkers, and volunteers.● Managed budget for three Kidney Walks in three regions of the commonwealth raising $160,000.● Reported on fundraising strategies and outcomes as staff liaison to board and committees.● Oversaw the creation of a volunteer program resulting in 30 volunteers serving 500 hours.● Trained and supervised full-time staff, interns, and up to 75 volunteers for each event. Direct report: Development Manager● Directed the program for 3 Kidney Walks, Honors Benefit, Memorials, and Kidney Cars.● Managed donation tracking and maintained reporting via Salesforce and Raisers Edge.● Developed strategy for corporate partnership requests including community give back programs.● Cultivated individual and corporate donors through the donor pipeline.● Maintained relationships with vendors, managed contracts and oversaw budget for Kidney Walks.● Engaged 2,000 Kidney Walk participants and 250 volunteers for to raise $180,000 annually.● Collaborated with peers to promote national programs, such as Kidney Cars, in the Virginia region.● Managed the development and distribution of communication on the webpage, newsletters, and social media.

Richmond, Virginia Area

● Fundraising over $170,000 annually. ● Supporting the auction for NKF Golf Classic tournament.● Coordinating the Kidney Walk for Hampton Roads, Central Virginia, and Southwest Virginia. ● Identifying sponsorship and in kind donors.● Identifying donor pipeline.● Managing over 150 volunteers for events all over the state.● Leading 3 committees of 10 volunteers each. Success● Earned award for Y-O-Y Net Growth for Southwest Virginia in 2015.● Grew 2015 Hampton Road Kidney Walk by 32% ● Grew 2015 Southwest Virginia Kidney Walk by 116%

Dallas

- Managed 400 volunteers from all over the state- Screened over 1,000 people through 9 KEEP Healthy events in the DFW and surrounding area. - Coordinated Camp Reynal for 100 campers and 100 volunteers. - Raised $72,000 for Camp Reynal plus in-kind donations valued at $4,800. - Oversaw and presented "Your Kidneys and You" to 470+ people at 27 events. - Increased Dallas Patient Seminar attendance to capacity of 170 and expanded seminar into Fort Worth, Austin and Houston.- Grew volunteer program to 200 people who receive a monthly e-newsletter. Volunteers attended over 27 health fairs that created visibility for over 9,500 people in Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth, and College Station areas.

Dallas, Texas

- Support Kidney Walks and special events- Coordinate Patient Education Seminar in Dallas and Fort Worth- Support Kidney Early Evaluation Programs (KEEP Healthy) in DFW- Increase awareness and prevention initiatives through marketing and other projects- Maintain calendar and staff booths for health fairs - Publish a division monthly newsletter- Maintain Informz- Manage Twitter account

Denton, Texas

TSHA is a nonprofit dedicated to documenting Texas history. During my time here, I was able to grow and learn skills by expanding my role within the organization.● Coordinated the sale of ads in the Texas Almanac through cold calls.● Created and maintained partnerships with vendors and sponsors of the annual conference.● Coordinated program of speakers based on experience and topics for TSHA conference of 600attendees.● Demonstrated success in the acquisition, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship● Implemented membership campaigns to improve retention over 95% for 2,500 members.● Executed a silent auction and fund a need raising over $25,000 annually.● Developed and implement quarterly membership communication.● Led execution of new fundraising event and developed ways to diversify revenue.● Identified skills and competencies of volunteers for more complex roles. ● Managed travel logistics for students and staff.● Trained and supervised interns and part-time staff. ● Implemented recognition program for book awards. ● Build the brand throughout the state of Texas.● Managed the social media outreach with 5,000 followers.

Type and edit oil and gas legal documents and reports on an exigent basis.

Dfw Area

- Ability to adapt quickly to task needed- Monitored 12 team during Fantasy Football draft-Greeted customers and clients at grand opening for a business-Served guests during wedding events-Dealt blackjack at several company Christmas parties-Provided community event guests with promotional material

Denton, Tx

—Steward relationships with 150 incoming students each year.— Managed quarterly on-campus information sessions for up to 30 students.— Coordinated admissions committee for each department in College of Business. — Managed recruiting of graduate students. — Streamlined schedule of mailings, emails, and meetings with students, committees, and advisers.— Served as primary liaison for College of Business Graduate Alumni.— Manage calendar for 2 advisers, dean and student worker.

Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Law Dept. - Assist 25 professors in preparation for class, including copies, preparation of test and syllabi. - Distribute faculty evaluations and presented results.- Maintained supplies for office.

Certificate, Event Management

Activities and Societies: MPI GPA 4.0

Bba, Business Studies

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega. Golden Key. Graduated with 3.6 GPA.