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AFC mobilizes communities to create equity and justice for people living with and vulnerable to HIV or chronic conditions.

Identified, cultivated, solicited, and secured annual and multi-year financial support from regional and national corporations and corporate foundationsManaged a $1 million+ portfolio of active corporate partnershipsFacilitated frontline donor stewardship, trustee engagement, gift reporting and tracking, and representing WTTW and WFMT at donor meetings and community events Built strong long-term relationships with corporate partners and prospects by creating giving opportunities that aligned with corporate priorities and philanthropic focus areasDeveloped and executed tailored solicitation and stewardship strategies, resulting in 95% renewal for the 2013/14 fiscal yearOversaw benefit fulfillment and work closely with internal departments to ensure deliverables

Planned, implemented, and managed all on-air and interactive membership campaigns and related events, raising an average of $7 million annuallyAssisted in establishing overall campaign objectives and strategies in order to maximize fundraising potentialAdvanced WTTW’s volunteer program and successfully coordinated and managed over 2,000 volunteers Created, forecasted, and analyzed multiple project budget line items, totaling nearly $1 million annuallyDeveloped, marketed, and executed on- and off-site fundraising events, including musical concerts, chef demonstrations, program screenings, and lakefront cruises

Managed and coordinated all event staffing requirements, including chefs, service staff, bartenders, and stewardsDirectly supported Principals, Sales Executives, and other key departments with various duties that included drafting of sales and catering proposals (RFPs), heavy phone and visitor management, processing inquiries, meeting coordination, and on-site event support

Managed office facilities, coordinated executive calendar, meetings, international and domestic travel itineraries, and supported the company’s president, business partner, and bookkeeperServed as company liaison to continue effective business and client relations

Supported recruitment team with various administrative duties and projects including candidate-training sessions and assisting individuals in search of professional placement and advancementWith consistent positive client feedback, successfully completed a wide range of assignments in varied environments including: Legal, Architectural, and Interior Design Firms, Private Schools, Sales Offices, and Non-Profit organizations

Managed all on-site corporate and social events, including client tastings, menu development, pre-event planning, on-site logistics, and all post-event follow-up

Worked extensively with the hotel’s Catering and Food and Beverage team to manage the flagship property’s 67,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space accommodating from 30 to 1000 people