Summary of Qualifications:
Employment:
Girls Inc. of Chicago February 2019 - present
Manager of Fund Development
Director of Development and Board Relations (Nov. 2017 – Feb. 2019)
Assistant Director of Donor Relations (Nov. 2012 – Jun. 2015)
*Promoted from Administrative Assistant in June 2009
Education:
DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana. Bachelor of Arts, Theatre/Communications.
Truman College, Chicago, Illinois. Certification in Grant Writing.
Volunteer:
- Extensive experience in fast paced work environment where multi-tasking is required
- Great reputation for being organized and detailed in work reports, meetings, data and event management.
- Extremely self-directed and always looking for ways to improve existing processes.
- Strong desire to work with a team (or teams) to facilitate a better work environment
- Quick to learn new programs, functions, and processes.
Employment:
Girls Inc. of Chicago February 2019 - present
Manager of Fund Development
- Donor Relations & Database Management
- Development and maintain DonorPerfect database including data entry, list outputs, reports, analysis and accuracy of data
- Research Potential Donors
- Process donations
- Development and maintain DonorPerfect database including data entry, list outputs, reports, analysis and accuracy of data
- Fundraising and Special Events
- Develop and implement a communications calendar that coordinates all elements of marketing
- Administer appeals throughout the year
- Organize and lead special events and other campaigns
- Attend networking events and meetings to establish new individual, corporate and community relationships
- Develop and implement a communications calendar that coordinates all elements of marketing
- Grants Management
- Research and evaluate requests for proposals and opportunities for grant funding
- Develop grant programs and proposals
- Submit grant reports.
- Research and evaluate requests for proposals and opportunities for grant funding
- Board Relations
- Coordinate all board meetings, annual reports, and newsletters
- Communicate with board and committee members before and after meetings to ensure minutes are kept.
- Collaborate with Girls Inc National on funding and board processes.
- Coordinate all board meetings, annual reports, and newsletters
Director of Development and Board Relations (Nov. 2017 – Feb. 2019)
- Created and managed the development budget and serving as a liaison to other key school-wide team members to identify program goals, outcomes, activities and budget.
- Cultivated and stewarded relationships with donors and prospective donors including individuals, major gifts prospects, scholarship entities and foundations. Coordinated all aspects of fundraising for these entities and new donors.
- Managed all aspects of event planning and execution.
- Helped to create the overall strategic plan and budget needs of the school by assisting in crafting a strategic plan that will secure funding for the school and create a sense of engagement with supporters.
- Attended all board meetings as Board liaison to all Board Meetings and coordinate all efforts for successful board engagement and execution.
- Developed and executed a multi-channel strategy to secure donations from current, lapsed and prospective donors to create engagement within the school community and to achieve fundraising goals.
- Managed and executed events for the high school in place of the Dean of Students
- Edited and created marketing pieces for Development and Marketing departments as well as the high school.
- Managed all aspects of Josephinum’s scholarships program including:
- Coordination of communication between scholarship organizations/donors and students,
- Scholarship applications, renewals, and maintenance with student, family, business office, and external organizations,
- Increased funding for student scholarships by identifying new opportunities for students, and
- Maintain detailed records regarding scholarships and provided high-level analysis of the retention and the program.
- Coordination of communication between scholarship organizations/donors and students,
- Planned and executed all Josephinum’s events, internally and externally, including:
- Creating and managing budget and fundraising goals.
- Strong organization and communication of goals, expectations and reporting to school, vendors, and committees.
- Managed all logistical information and third party vendors for the event.
- Creating and managing budget and fundraising goals.
- Advised Board and Committee members on event follow-up, analysis, and donor strategy.
- Participated in solicitation of gifts for event sponsorship.
- Created, planned and executed new events for the community (Community Speakers Event, Community Block Party and Josephinum Experiences.)
Assistant Director of Donor Relations (Nov. 2012 – Jun. 2015)
- Recommended creative and strategic gifts for the University’s top donors.
- Assisted and planned several recognition events by contacting Presidential officers, vendors, and different teams.
- Recognition events included: Launch of Campaign (Inquiry & Impact), Saieh Hall for Economics Opening, Inaugural Berlin Lecture Series, and other dedications and celebrations
- Recognition events included: Launch of Campaign (Inquiry & Impact), Saieh Hall for Economics Opening, Inaugural Berlin Lecture Series, and other dedications and celebrations
- Controlled major projects including the President’s Holiday Cards and stewardship reports.
- Managed two student workers, their schedules, and work assignments.
- Managed portfolios of over 30 top $1M+ Donors and their stewardship plans.
- Created and implemented a Development Division-wide Newsletter focusing on news, best practices, and updates for the Stewardship Division
- Assist Donor Relations and Special Events in data pulls, tracking and event lists.
- Educated in Griffin (database) class and helped to educate new colleagues.
- Created a new prospect tracking system within Griffin and disseminated to different teams.
- Attended and staffed special College events including dedication of Logan Center for the Arts and the Annual Scholarship Knowledge Fair.
- Implemented Dashboard system for tracking metrics for higher-level donors and event maintenance.
*Promoted from Administrative Assistant in June 2009
- Responsible for managing four office buildings and their day-to-day functions.
- Assist Human Resources Manager with departmental duties (hiring, career fairs, background checks, human resources seminars).
- Administer, maintain and update paperwork for new and existing employees.
- Process sensitive paper work vital to office operations.
- Designed, proofed, and reproduced marketing materials.
- Drive fundraising activity and instituted several creative fundraising events like Kickstarter Campaigns, event fundraisers and an annual Gala.
- Implemented Marketing and Communications plan involving social media metrics and email campaigns.
- Re-structured roles within the company to create more productivity flow.
- Led all artistic decisions including hiring of artistic personnel, and management of production season.
- Attended and helped lead monthly Board of Director’s meetings.
- Spearheaded Board Development workshops, recruitment and strategic values workshops and planning.
- Create and manage yearly and event specific budgets.
Education:
DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana. Bachelor of Arts, Theatre/Communications.
Truman College, Chicago, Illinois. Certification in Grant Writing.
Volunteer:
- Chairperson – DePauw University Chicago Alumni Council
- Junior Board Member – Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart
- Rentals Manager – Corn Productions Theatre
- Board Member – 20% Theatre Company Chicago
