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Skills

  • Standard equipment
  • Gift acceptance policy formulation
  • Fundraising event planning
  • Goal setting and KPI management
  • Donor Retention Strategy Development
  • Process improvement
  • Budget management for fundraising campaigns
  • Problem resolution
  • Project organization
  • Annual fundraising initiatives

Work Experiences

  • Crafted custom proposals for high-net-worth donors, closing 15 six-figure commitments within two years.
  • Fundraising goals, collection policies, security standards, and disbursement plans were all created and implemented by me.
  • Created a recognition program for donors.
  • Was in charge of resolving disagreements and negotiating mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Achieved revenue growth in Boston.
  • Achieved retention across several months.
  • Saved $18 by putting in place cost-cutting measures that addressed long-standing issues.
  • Aligned fundraising initiatives with strategic goals.
  • Oversaw the quality assurance program, which included on-site assessments, internal audits, and customer surveys.
  • Had an excellent attendance record and was always on time for work.

Summaries

  • Conducted proactive portfolio reviews.
  • Achieved 7 successful major gift conversions.
  • Aligned development and marketing efforts.
  • Accomplished fundraiser experienced in securing multimillion-dollar gifts.
  • Collaborative relationship-builder.
  • Intelligent, tenacious, and committed to maximizing the effectiveness of marketing and procedure strategies through diversification.
  • Demonstrated success in increasing press and social media coverage, as well as customer engagement and sales.
  • Collaborative relationship-builder who thrives on working with corporate partners to enhance matching gifts programs, securing up to $11 annually through targeted initiatives.
  • Director of Major Gifts with a track record of leading corporate communication strategies, increasing sales, and directing branding initiatives.
  • Adept at mentoring and guiding fundraising teams, contributing to 5 internal promotions by fostering a growth-oriented and performance-driven work culture.

Accomplishments

  • Developed comprehensive multi-year fundraising plans, resulting in $16 raised for endowment and scholarship funds.
  • Created personalized, data-driven communications for major donors, resulting in 53% increase in gift renewals during 2023.
  • Streamlined donor segmentation strategy that led to a 83% higher conversion rate in targeted campaigns at Harbor & Co..
  • Led year-end giving campaigns, achieving 26% of goal within the first 11 weeks and raising $6 in total.
  • Collaborated with the board of directors to design a long-term strategic development plan, raising $13 for mission-critical initiatives.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of category.
  • Established and maintained long-term relationships with 12 key donors that resulted in 85% increase in donor retention rates.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Executed a successful community outreach program that brought in $5 through grassroots-level fundraising tactics.

Affiliations

  • DonorPerfect Fundraising Software Power User Certification
  • Association for Computing Machinery
  • Partner Volunteer Engagement with GivingTuesday Movement
  • International Association of Administrative Professionals
  • Fellow of the Institute of Philanthropy
  • American Medical Informatics Association
  • Philanthropy New York Membership and Event Participation
  • Completion of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Innovation Program
  • Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS)
  • Diploma in Philanthropy from Ironclad Systems

Certifications

  • Professional Certificate in Fundraising—Boston University
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
  • ServSafe
  • Grant Writing Professional Certification (GWPC)
  • CompTIA A+ Technician
  • Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Professional Certification
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Developing Major Gifts—The Fund Raising School (Indiana University)
  • SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
  • Strategic Giving Certification—Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy

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