Results-oriented Non-Profit Development Manager with more than 7 years fundraising experience. Broad industry experience includes Administration, Program Support, IT Oversight, and Data Analysis. Comprehensive approach to fundraising and grant writing, branding and marketing, and more.
Skills
Donor management, including CRM
Comprehensive computer proficiency including Adobe Suite, MS Office Suite, donor database CRM,
Dual citizenship in European Union; extensive travel in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Ireland, Vietnam, Turkey, Greece, Netherlands, Spain, France, Czech Republic
Work History
Development & Communications Manager, 2016 - Current Environmental Defense Fund – Houston, TX,
Fundraising & Grants: Led highly successful RFP submission process for government contracts; agency growth from $8m to $31m during tenure. Secured three largest foundation grants in organization’s history; $200k, $750k, and $1m.
Ongoing brand management and expansion; created all promotional and educational materials for 20+ unique programs under single agency brand. Controlled external website, newsletter, and public relations.
Donor & community outreach; ongoing planning and execution of all donor communications and appeals. Personally managed individual and major donors
Development Coordinator, 02/2015 - 2016 Stanford University – Redwood City, CA,
Grants & RFPs: Managed RFP pipeline, oversaw opportunity Oakland, CA identification, proposal preparation, and grant administration.
Led development team including Executive Director, Operations Director, & Chief Financial Officer to submit proposals.
Created and implemented organization-specific template to ensure quick turnaround.
100% success rate in renewal grants.
Marketing: Created & implemented brand strengthening plan, including logo/mission/collateral overhaul & website re-design.
Wrote, edited, and designed public outreach materials.
Controlled external website, newsletter, & media outlets.
Donor & Community Outreach: Planned and oversaw all public events and donor outreach.
Arranged / attended 45+ large & small events in 18 months.
Single-handedly created annual appeal campaigns and other publications.
Winter 2014 appeal saw 300% increase in donations.
Program Coordinator / Executive Assistant, 2014 - 2015 Republic National Distributing Company – Santa Fe, NM,
Calendar management for Executive Director and other Directors as needed, including travel coordination. Extensive minute taking, meeting and conference preparation representation at external meetings, contract execution, monthly expense reports, and fielding complex inquiries.
Donor outreach including all agency appeals and donor communication; Winter 2014 appeal saw 300% increase in donations compared to previous agency record.
Program support including administration and data management. Tracked and analyzed staff productivity, program goals vs. targets, and quality improvement initiatives. Supported CARF accreditation process; achieved highest level of recommendation. Organized & edited training manuals and other educational materials.
Administrative Assistant, 08/2013 - 02/2014 Knight's Catering – City, STATE,
Administrative and project support, responsible for client contact and correspondence, and event & supply logistics.
Managing Editor & Fundraising Director, 06/2011 - 04/2013 Fem Newsmagazine – City, STATE,
Managed 30 staff members and 6 interns, facilitated weekly staff meetings & supervised deadlines, and coordinated with UCLA admin.
Invited to journalism conference in D.C.; article highlighted for journalistic excellence in collegiate reporting and page design.
Edited 60+ submissions per month for magazine & website.
Research Assistant & Data Analyst, 12/2011 - 04/2013 Dr. Fessler Research Lab – City, STATE,
Researched behavioral and biological anthropology, focusing on non- violent confrontation & formidability, funded by a $1 million grant from the Department of Defense.
Directed field tests, coordinated research groups, & oversaw the data input & analysis team, including narrative compilation & data presentation, for multiple & overlapping studies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Anthropology, Expected in March, 2013 - University of California - , GPA: Status -
Dean's List, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Winter 2012
Graduated Cum Laude
Bachelor of Arts: Gender Studies, Expected in 2013 - University of California, Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA GPA: Status -
Graduated Cum Laude
Accomplishments
Recipient of UCLA Communications Board of Publishers Award: Best UCLA Newsmagazine Story 2012-2013
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