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ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT FOUNDATIONS/DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Professional Experience
December 2005
to
Current
Carle Foundation HospitalChampaign , ILAssistant Vice President Foundations/Director of Development
- Manage special events such as sponsorship of races, parties introducing new products, or other activities the firm supports to gain public attention through the media without advertising directly.
- Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships.
- Design or produce materials such as posters, Web sites, or newsletters to promote, market, or advertise fundraising events.
- Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
- Develop or implement fundraising activities, such as annual giving campaigns or direct mail programs.
- Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
- Direct or coordinate web-based fundraising activities, such as online auctions or donation Web sites.
- Direct or supervise fundraising staff, including volunteer staff members.
- Establish fundraising or participation goals for special events or specified time periods.
- Explain the tax advantages of contributions to potential donors.
- Identify and build relationships with potential donors.
- Monitor budgets, expense reports, or other financial data for fundraising organizations.
- Monitor progress of fundraising drives.
- Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as silent auctions, dances, golf events, or walks.
- Recruit sponsors, participants, or volunteers for fundraising events.
- Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.
- Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors.
- Write speeches, press releases, or other promotional materials to increase awareness of the causes, missions, or goals of organizations seeking funds.
- Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations.
- Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, history of charitable donations, or other data related to potential donors, potential investors, or general donor markets.
- Write reports or prepare presentations to communicate fundraising program data.
December 2003
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December 2005
Carle Foundation HospitalBloomington , MNDirector of IndividualGiving
- Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships.
- Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs.
- Create or update donor databases.
- Design or produce materials such as posters, Web sites, or newsletters to promote, market, or advertise fundraising events.
- Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
- Develop or implement fundraising activities, such as annual giving campaigns or direct mail programs.
- Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
- Identify and build relationships with potential donors.
- Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.
- Write and send letters of thanks to donors.
March 2001
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December 2003
Eating Recovery CenterWauwatosa , WIDirector of Development
- Plan and implement all aspects of the Annal Campaign and serve as staff support and liaison to the Annual Campaign Committee and other development volunteers Increased Annual Giving by more than 18% during fiscal 2002 Identify and create appropriate major gift opportunities and vehicles to present to prospects including proposal and grant preparation Develop and coordinate cultivation and fund raising events including the 1st Annual Golf Outing and a series of events recognizing the organizations' 125th anniversary Supervised daily gift processing, acknowledgment and stewardship functions of the department Supervise the gifts program coordinator serve as the departments' manager the Raiser's Edge fund development software Assist the chief development officer with other aspects of the department's operations as needed Prepare copy and donor information for publications including the annual report.
February 1994
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March 2000
Eating Recovery CenterSan Antonio , TXDirector of Development
- Raised $1.2M in fiscal 1998/1999 through annual giving, planned giving major gifts and special events Consistently increased voluntary income over a six year period from February 1994 through March 2000 from individuals, foundations and corporations for on-going programs and special projects.
- Developed, managed and supervised the donor database system and implemented an organization-wide system to capture informational prprogram participants for possible funding sources.
- Managed daily operations the development office including gift processing and acknowledgment.
- Prepared copy and donor information for all publications including the annual report.
- Recruited and worked with volunteers including role as staff liaison the McLean Auxiliary to increase their fundraising and public relations functions.
- Supervised the director of public relations and two staff assistants.
January 1989
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March 1992
American Lung Association Of ConnecticutCity , STATEProgram Associate/Development
November 1985
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January 1989
The Heritage GroupCity , STATEMarketing Manger/Office Manager
April 1982
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October 1985
Long & Foster RealtorsCity , STATEMarketing/Public Relations Manager
- Higher Education Loan Program WashingtonDC.
October 1981
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May 1982
The Housatonic Girl Scout CouncilCity , STATEPublic Relations Intern
September 1980
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December 1980
The Easter Seal Rehabilitation CenterCity , STATEPublic Relations Intern
Education
May 1981
University of BridgeportCity, StateBS: Communication Studies
Communication Studies
1991
University of HartfordCity, StateMBA: Marketing
Marketing
Skills
advertising, budgets, conferences, databases, database, direct mail, special events, financial, fund raising, fundraising, funds, government, letters, director, market, materials, meetings, office, 2000, newsletters, organizational, posters, presentations, press releases, progress, promotional materials, proposal, public relations, publications, Raiser's Edge, research, speeches, tax, Web sites
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- University of Bridgeport
- University of Hartford
Job Titles Held:
- Assistant Vice President Foundations/Director of Development
- Director of IndividualGiving
- Director of Development
- Program Associate/Development
- Marketing Manger/Office Manager
- Marketing/Public Relations Manager
- Public Relations Intern
Degrees
- BS : Communication Studies
MBA : Marketing
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