Suzanne Snyder Email & Phone Number

Shelburne, Vt, Us

Created Sail Beyond Cancer USA. Oversaw administration, programs, fundraising, and strategic planning. Managed annual budget of $123,000, established national policies and procedures across multiple chapters to ensure cohesive collaboration, and served as the primary spokesperson and fundraiser. Engaged and motivated diverse volunteer and donors. Developed and maintained relationships with various national organizations to enhance our mission. In 2020, established SBC USA headquarters by securing its nonprofit and IRS status and requirements as well as its Bylaws, and Articles of Incorporation.Created and implemented all branding collateral including logos, slogan, trademarks, policies, and procedures.Oversaw expansion of the SBC North Shore Chapter in Salem, MA.Reported to and worked closely with the Board of Directors to seek their involvement in policy decisions, fundraising, and to increase the overall visibility of the organization especially during COVID.Prepared and monitored an annual program budget of $100,000. Establish employment and administrative policies and procedures for all functions and for the day-to-day operation of the nonprofit.

While continuing to manage SBC Vermont, relocated to Maryland to launch new chapter: Recruited, trained and ongoingly collaborate with the 5 members Board of Directors; interview and train volunteers; secured nonprofit corporations, bylaws, and articles of incorporation and IRS determination. Created and oversee all aspects of both respite cancer mission and memorial sailing programs. Head up all marketing activities including social media content and posts. Manage $75,000 start-up budget. Provide ongoing training for volunteers so that they can be spokespeople of the organization’s constituents, the media, and the public. Created and manage annual operating programs for volunteer recruitment, nomination outreach, and public relations. Oversee development and delivery of sailing programs as well as follow up procedures and communications with constituents.Attended annual 2022 5-day boat show with a team of Vermont volunteers that drew 30,000+ attendees to conduct direct market research to assess the viability of opening a chapter in Annapolis. Successfully recruited 115 volunteers from the attendees to help get the chapter launched. 30+ continue to be involved as Board members, volunteer captains and crew.Attending the September 2024 Newport boat show to recruit interest and volunteers in getting a new chapter launched in Rhode Island. Secured 8 volunteer captains and their vessels and trained 60 volunteer crew to conduct 26 respite sails their first season. Total impact provided over 130 passengers relief from cancer.Conducted 68 respite sails in 2nd year of operation providing respite for over 350 passengers.Crafted and delivered 40+ compelling presentations both in person and on-line differentiating Sail Beyond Cancer within the crowded non-profit world as a provider of a special service that uniquely resonates with people particularly those challenged by cancer.

Burlington, Vermont, Us

Oversaw the administration, programs, fundraising, and strategic planning of the organization, reporting directly to the Board of Directors. Managed annual budget of $180,000, established policies and procedures, and served as the primary spokesperson and fundraiser for the chapter. Conveyed strategic vision to the board members, volunteers, and donors, while also engaging and motivating diverse volunteer and donor groups. Continued to develop and maintain relationships with various organizations to advance SBC’s mission. During Covid, created the SBCVT Chapter by establishing nonprofit corporation status, IRS determination, Bylaws, and Articles of Incorporation.Created and oversaw org’s rebranding from logos to slogan to trademarks to policies/procedures.As the solo marketing professional, provided consistent messaging on social media, newsletters, and videos to best convey the impact supporters have on cancer patients engaged with SBC.Secured 6 volunteer captains and vessels and trained 25 volunteer crew to conduct 17 mission sails.Served as SBCVT’s primary spokesperson to the organization’s constituents, the media, and the public.Served as SBCVT’s primary fundraiser including all Covid marketing and other communications efforts.Inaugurated new online newsletters and alerts, introducing the benefits of sailing especially during Covid. Coordinated planning for publicity, marketing promotion, and communications campaigns.

Non-profit providing free 3-hour cancer mission sails for those challenged by cancer and their loved ones by harnessing the healing powers of wind, water, and sail. As visionary and founder, spearheaded all organizational, fundraising, grant management, and public relations/outreach efforts. Secured resources to support the mission and operational expenses by designing strategies to increase support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other sources. Managed daily operations, cultivated major donors and supporters, executed annual fund mailings, grants, and external communications for public relations. Worked closely with the Board of Directors, oversaw staff. Prepared and managed annual program budget of $180,000.Established employment and administrative policies and procedures for all functions and operations.Serve as Healing Winds VT’s primary spokesperson to the organization’s constituents, the media, and the public.As primary fundraiser, secured two donated vessels into the program.Successfully conducted 247 respite cancer sails from 2014 – 2018.

Washington, Dc, Us

Cultivated and managed relationships with major donors and prospects, connecting them to ARCDR’s mission and goals. Oversaw donor outreach and managed major donor portfolio of 100+ donors and prospects, securing significant contributions through direct solicitations and providing support to board members engaged in donor outreach. Helped donors accomplish their philanthropic goals, secured major gifts, managed donor databases and wealth screening tools, created and implemented moves management plans, and made direct face-to-face solicitations.Helped donors accomplish their philanthropic goals and ambitions through a relationship with The American Red Cross.Secured major gifts at the $1,000 to $5,000 level with the goal of raising $180,000 annually.Managed American Red Cross systems and software to track and cultivate donors and prospects, including the Salesforce donor database and wealth screening tools.Created and implemented moves management plans to maximize momentum in getting to know each donor.Made direct, face-to-face solicitations. Acknowledged major donors through public and private recognition.Tracked and reported progress using specific metrics provided by American Red Cross.

Vermont's first ever 110-seat farm-to-table restaurant grossing $1MM annually with 23 employees, offering full bar, lunch, and dinner services. Oversaw all aspects of the business, from designing restaurant space to crafting gluten-free menus and marketing the restaurant's uniqueness to the public. Established employment and administrative policies and procedures for all aspects of day-to-day restaurant operations.Created farm-to-table policy connecting local farms with restaurant offerings.Created and launched social media campaigns using MailChimp, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Worked closely with social media specialist and used Hootsuite as a media platform.Created excitement with the launch of this new restaurant concept (fresh fish and farm to table). Hired graphic design firms to create unique wallet sized menus and other branded graphics who also aided in copy writing. Increased the desire to be more connected to local farmers by highlighting different farmers and their products on social media.Created sailor dog mascot Tilley and 28+ mini-Tilley stories shared with customers and their children. Stories were shared on social media creating a special unique story of its own about Tilley’s Café. Built on the Tilley concept by creating a kid’s corner with stuffed Tilley dogs.Oversaw conversion to a sustainable establishment, the first ever such designation of a restaurant in Vermont. Renovations included plumbing, electricity, products and the donation of reuseable cooking oil used to power all of UVM’s busses.Developed creative guerrilla marketing and branding strategy that included working with higher end hospitality corporations and involving their staff with incentive to recommend restaurant.Received the 2019 Vermont Chamber Restaurateur of the Year award, honoring excellence in restaurant operations and management.

Denver, Co, Us

Vermont Residential Realtor Helped clients buy and sell homes, providing expert guidance through every step of the transaction process. Conducted market analyses to determine competitive pricing, staged homes to enhance appeal, and created effective marketing strategies to attract potential buyers. Negotiated and advocated for clients' best interests to achieve favorable terms and conditions. Maintained thorough understanding of local real estate trends and regulations, ensuring compliance and informed decision-making for my clients.Recipient, Good Neighbor Award – a non-profit leadership recognition - for starting up and managing Healing Winds VT.

B.A., French, Management

A.A., Associates In Arts