Susan Sobers Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Brooklyn, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

Monitor the execution and progress of key agency priorities and initiatives, as well as provide executive management support to the Commissioner and Chief of Staff

Port Washington, Ny

Responsible for developing and delivering strategic approaches to volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention to ensure the successful implementation of all foundation programs. Created unique recruitment approaches, which introduced the foundation to new volunteers who would otherwise not know and support the organization. Increase volunteer engagement by over 100%. Created volunteer leadership committees and teams to empower volunteers to take on more significant roles and be cheerleaders for other volunteers. Developed training tools to ensure volunteers were knowledgeable about their roles and equipped to succeed. Developed community support programs bringing volunteers and families together.

Provide strategic leadership for volunteer engagement to guarantee programs and services are successfully delivered to military and military families. Ensure volunteers are recruited by developing and executing engaging messaging to attract new qualified individuals to the organization. Develop and deliver training programs to empower volunteers in the execution of their duties while ensuring service of excellence is being provided to the organization’s target constituents. Create volunteer recognition program to ensure volunteers are honored and feel they are a valuable asset to the organization. Reengage lapsed volunteers by providing updates on new initiatives for the organization.

New York

Provided leadership and consultation to all chapters and international affiliates to ensure the successful implementation of national priority programs and activities that impact community and constituency development including Fundraising, Public Outreach, Advocacy and Media/Public Relations. Provided overall guidance in the development of Chapter Boards to foster fundraising opportunities and community engagement. Developed and delivered training for all new Chapter Executive Directors, Chapter Presidents and key volunteers at leadership conferences. Developed Third party Fundraising Guidelines to assist chapters and national office evaluate the efficiencies of fundraising opportunities as well as provide guidelines to proactively seek out new opportunities. Partnered with Government Relations to promote advocacy programs to chapters and affiliates. Developed protocol for the use of Public Outreach programs as an enhancement to fundraising priorities. Directed international affiliate staff and volunteers in embracing core fundraising programs with a budget of $21m.

New York

Provided leadership, guidance and coordination by positioning department as a valued resource for field staff and volunteers with focus on building infrastructure through the nominating process. Secured $1.5m from corporate sponsor for the underwriting and development of outreach care package. Secured additional funding for the development of a comprehensive and educational teen outreach care package. Hired and supervised chapter executive directors and fundraising managers with focus on fundraising programs and board development while staying aware of the importance of stewardship and customer service. Developed and managed a comprehensive department budget of $10m. Developed several resources which led to increased staff and volunteer productivity, including Chapter Presidents' Tool Kit, Chapter Operational Manual, Board Orientation PowerPoint Template and Timeline, Volunteer Training Module, Public Outreach Manual and Volunteer/Staff Partnership Guidelines.

New York

Inspired growth in chapters by serving as a visionary for staff and volunteer leadership. Managed field operations and directly supervised senior staff with responsibility for growing fundraising opportunities in staffed and volunteer led markets. Guided staff through the successful implementation of national programs (Walks, Special Events and Major Gift). Developed white paper on nominating to assist chapters and affiliates in board development and volunteer recruitment.

New York

Developed and grew fundraising programs in chapters by working with staff and volunteers to ensure chapters were operating at optimum levels. Developed strategic plans to enhance the infrastructure of emerging chapters by collaborating with national program managers to successfully implement fundraising priorities. Developed effective nominating process to recruit volunteers to support and promote activities

B.Th, Theology/Theological Studies

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