Takira Dale Email & Phone Number

North Carolina

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

• Developed, managed, and stewarded relationships with local and national corporate and foundation supporters to help reach our overall fundraising goal of $1.25M• Conduct relationship-building activities, such as school visits, and developed solicitation proposals for all major corporate accounts, including but not limited to VF Corporation, Bank of America, and Proctor & Gamble• Lead local fundraising campaigns, such as the grassroots and alumni campaign• Cultivated and solicited… Show more • Developed, managed, and stewarded relationships with local and national corporate and foundation supporters to help reach our overall fundraising goal of $1.25M• Conduct relationship-building activities, such as school visits, and developed solicitation proposals for all major corporate accounts, including but not limited to VF Corporation, Bank of America, and Proctor & Gamble• Lead local fundraising campaigns, such as the grassroots and alumni campaign• Cultivated and solicited five new corporate partnerships over the last two fiscal years; raising more than $48,000• Assumed management of the Regional Advisory Board, individual giving and lead gift streams in partnership with the interim Executive Director in the midst of regional leadership transitions• Drafted compelling development communication in the form of, but not limited to proposals, grant applications, development reports, event packets and donor correspondence• Maintained current and up to date donor information, in addition to processing all regional gifts in Teach For America’s constituent relationship system, Salesforce Show less

Durham, North Carolina

• Plan and execute all donor events with the Growth Development and Partnerships team, such as school visits and inspiring fundraisers• Manage vision and logistics for events hosted by members of the Regional Advisory Board• Process all regional gifts and maintain accurate donor information in Teach For America’s constituent relationships management systems• Serve as a member of the regional Leadership Team, to ensure that equity and accountability are provided for all staff members… Show more • Plan and execute all donor events with the Growth Development and Partnerships team, such as school visits and inspiring fundraisers• Manage vision and logistics for events hosted by members of the Regional Advisory Board• Process all regional gifts and maintain accurate donor information in Teach For America’s constituent relationships management systems• Serve as a member of the regional Leadership Team, to ensure that equity and accountability are provided for all staff members to maintain a productive and positive work culture• Assist in regional board reconstruction by serving in collaboration with others members of the regional Leadership Team, the Executive Director, and Teach For America National Consultant• Draft, edit, and manage external communications to donors and constituents, such as newsletters, thank you letters, and official gift acknowledgements Show less

Duke University

•Supervised two undergraduate student interns for the Community Service Center, working to inform the Duke student body of volunteer opportunities and social justice issues that relate to the fate of healthy futures in the community•Developed, organized, and implemented student engagement and volunteer opportunities within the Duke and Durham community•Revised volunteer training materials, as well as facilitate training sessions for the Community Service Center Duke Engage, and the… Show more •Supervised two undergraduate student interns for the Community Service Center, working to inform the Duke student body of volunteer opportunities and social justice issues that relate to the fate of healthy futures in the community•Developed, organized, and implemented student engagement and volunteer opportunities within the Duke and Durham community•Revised volunteer training materials, as well as facilitate training sessions for the Community Service Center Duke Engage, and the Interfaith Food Shuttle West End Mobile Market •Created sustainable retreats for traditional Community Service Center events, such as alternative spring break programs, to deepen the impact of the volunteer experience and the understanding of the history of Durham, NC and Duke University•Member of the Commercial Kitchen Project programming committee at Calvary Ministries of the Westend Community Inc., creating programs that emphasize healthy eating and lifestyles for residents of the West End community•Liaison on behalf of both the Community Service Center and Calvary Ministries of the Westend Community Inc., communicating with various non-profit organizations for potential program collaborations and consultations for the Commercial Kitchen Project that will benefit members of the local neighborhood •Assisted students and student groups secure volunteer placements with various agencies in the community •Participated in national days of service events, such as National Make A Difference Day and MLK Day of Service Show less

Wake Forest University

•Completed over 1,700 hours of service to America •Served as a Co-Advisor to the Wake Forest Campus Kitchen Project to provide structural support through training sessions and manuals for students, as well as capacity building and programming •Recruited and organized programs for Campus Kitchen, increasing the number of faculty, staff and student body participants, while providing an additional 100 meals during the Thanksgiving holiday ultimately feeding 400 individuals•Produced a… Show more •Completed over 1,700 hours of service to America •Served as a Co-Advisor to the Wake Forest Campus Kitchen Project to provide structural support through training sessions and manuals for students, as well as capacity building and programming •Recruited and organized programs for Campus Kitchen, increasing the number of faculty, staff and student body participants, while providing an additional 100 meals during the Thanksgiving holiday ultimately feeding 400 individuals•Produced a formalized training and leadership program called the Network of Educational Resources and Development (N.E.R.D.) for Wake Forest students interested in mentoring, tutoring, and educational advocacy; creating more effective and passionate citizens in the community •Assessed the needs of the Winston-Salem and Wake Forest community partners by conducting S.W.O.Ts and asset mapping projects•Created programs for the Wake Forest student body to promote healthy lifestyles and behavior, as well as emphasizing the pro-humanitate motto of Wake Forest through events, such as fundraisers for disaster relief•Assisted in organizing National Days of Service, such as the MLK Day Read-In, which promoted literacy for 75 at-risk youth between the ages of 4-10 in the Winston-Salem community Show less

Carboro, North Carolina

•Assisted the Director of Quality in reviewing and updating manuals in preparation for The Joint Commission survey•Prepared all of the PHS staff for Joint Commission by creating and sending weekly tips, such as the proper techniques of hand washing and blood borne pathogens

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Assisted all office staff in a variety of ways such as answering and making phone calls, sending emails, creating letters, and helping organize events hosted and co-sponsored by The Office of Multicultural Affairs

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Assistant Coordinator of the Summer Education Program at ABC of NC Child Development Center Created and organized schedules for Interns and Volunteers to be placed in the appropriate classroom.Reached out to the community for donations and program collaborations along with researching future grant opportunities.Organized volunteer programs.Created and revised recruitment and development plans.