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Management and execution of organizations development program including increasing major individual donor base, launch of inaugural event for summer associates, development of annual fund campaign, management and oversight of 30 year annual fundraising event, implementation of organization's new identity and communication program including new website.

Atlanta

• Shelter and transitional community for homeless newborn babies and their families with a full array of programs and services designed to build self-sufficiency and independence. Joined an organization recovering from.
• Developed a unified messaging communication strategy that included social media, blog, website content, and the launch of an electronic newsletter. Planned for an inaugural fundraising event.
• Inherited a program with a 9-month gap in development and outreach efforts and increased contributions of individual donors by 15% within 11 months.
• Secured a pro-bono retainer relationship with a high profile advertising agency.
• Developed and executed 25+ grants with awards exceeding $250,000 in 11 months.

Decatur, Georgia

• The Global Village School assists teenage, war-surviving refugee girls acquire the education necessary to succeed in life and sustain dreams. Supported the mission by designing and developing robust individual and.
• Increased donor contributions for start-up school in second year of operation by 250% over previous year to $235,000 extending the tremendous impact of the School’s programs on un-schooled and under-schooled teenage.
• Initiated and developed 15 foundation grants with awards exceeding $125,000.

Atlanta, Georgia

• An affiliate of a national organization, the Atlanta chapter provides research-based programs helping girls to become self-sufficient, responsible, and economically empowered women. Managed 3 direct reports in the.
• Diversified and expanded donor base generating $850,000+ in grants and contributions in 9 months.

Decatur, Georgia

• Founded in 2002, ICS is a DeKalb county public Charter School providing International Baccalaureate (IBPYP) Certified educational opportunities for refugee, immigrant, and local children with an advanced international.
• Generated $4.8+ million in grants including $2+ million from 18 foundation grants, $1.1+ million from 15 federal and state grants, and $1.5+ million in individual donor contributions.
• Directed annual auction through a team of volunteers growing first-year profit of $7,000 to $35,000 within 3 years, along with significant in-kind donations.
• Delivered numerous public presentations at the Chamber of Commerce, community service organizations, and faith-based groups to raise awareness of the school’s mission and educate the community on the efficacy of.
• Key contributor to the school’s success with a 100+ student wait list after year one.
• Initiated a series of home-based “Friend Raising” events that expanded supporter base and built public awareness for the organization’s unique mission.

Atlanta, Georgia

Matlock is one of the nation’s leading authorities on multicultural marketing creating award-winning campaigns for some of the world’s most recognized brands. Directed comprehensive print and broadcast production, including project estimation, budget oversight, vendor management, talent, press checks and media scheduling. Additionally supervised production.

B.A., Art History

A.A., Art History