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Skills

  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Business Development
  • Board relations and governance
  • Operational improvement
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Staffing and scheduling
  • Crisis Management and Resolution
  • Strategic planning
  • Annual Giving and Appeals
  • Budgets

Work Experiences

  • Manufacturing service agreements and quality standards were negotiated by me.
  • Planned marketing initiatives and tapped into my referral network to promote business development.
  • Achieved a 50% increase in online giving.
  • Increased the productivity of the customer service team by leading training initiatives and reorganizing schedules, resulting in a 9% reduction in overtime.
  • Reduced workflow inconsistencies by recruiting and hiring capable employees.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients by following up on previous purchases and suggesting new products.
  • Built connections within the Miscellaneous community.
  • Collaborated with prospect research teams to refine the qualification process, leading to the identification of 18 new major gift prospects.
  • Achieved results over several months.
  • Various events, such as tradeshows, seminars, and workshops, were used to engage prospects and customers.

Summaries

  • Achieved significant institutional advancement.
  • Collaborative, with a commitment to collaborating with coworkers to foster an engaged, empowering work environment.
  • Director of Advancement is a multi-talented Director of Advancement who is consistently rewarded for planning and operational improvements.
  • Individual with experience leading company initiatives, forming vendor partnerships, and managing employee relations.
  • Mentoring and challenging team members to meet and exceed company goals is something I'm passionate about.
  • Dedicated to providing high-quality services and products.
  • Accomplished Director of Advancement with expertise in team development, having led and mentored a staff of 16 professionals, improving retention by 72% through strategic leadership and support.
  • Forward-thinking manager with 13 years of manufacturing project management experience.
  • Director of Advancement with 4 years of successful workflow optimization and client relations experience.
  • Recognized on a regular basis for outstanding performance and contributions to the Miscellaneous industry's success.

Accomplishments

  • Developed personalized cultivation and stewardship strategies to enhance donor relationships, resulting in a 52% increase in repeat donations.
  • Initiated peer-led fundraising programs with key stakeholders, resulting in $5 in additional funds raised during the metric.
  • Led the effort to establish a Planned Giving Program, resulting in 11 new legacy commitments valued at over $9.
  • Developed and implemented a corporate giving strategy that resulted in partnerships with 17 new companies and raised $4 in sponsorships.
  • Celebrated by team and leadership for raising $16 over the expected goal for the standard annual gala within 2018.
  • Facilitated Board of Directors meetings to align organizational mission and fundraising goals, contributing to a growth strategy that increased donations by 83%.
  • Led a team of 2 fundraisers to exceed annual revenue goals by 77%.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Recruited and mentored development staff, achieving 77% retention rate within the first two years.
  • Successfully restructured stewardship programs, catering to donor interests, which led to securing 11 new multi-year gifts totaling $17.

Affiliations

  • National Association for Charitable Gift Planning (CGP) Member
  • Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) Membership
  • Freemason
  • Direct Marketing Association Nonprofit Federation (DMANF) Affiliation
  • National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO)
  • International Council of Nurses
  • Leadership Atlanta Program Graduate
  • Jaycees
  • Philanthropy Roundtable Member
  • American Society of Safety Professionals

Certifications

  • Certificate in High Net-Worth Donor Stewardship from Summit Group
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Data-Driven Fundraising Certification from Tableau
  • Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
  • Global Executive MBA—Nonprofit Specialization from program
  • Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP)
  • Digital Marketing Certificate for Nonprofit Fundraising from Microsoft Excel
  • Fundraising Leadership Certificate from metric
  • Public Relations for Fundraisers Certificate from initiative
  • Certified Public Accountant

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