Abbey Leffler
Menifee,CA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Special Olympics Southern California, adept in relationship building and volunteer management. Excelled in creating impactful fundraising strategies and fostering community engagement, resulting in significant revenue growth. Skilled in team collaboration and adaptability, I've driven continuous improvement and innovation across nonprofit operations.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Director
Special Olympics Southern California
12.2020 - Current
- Cultivated relationships with community, business and local leaders in order to draw attention to Special Olympics Southern California and the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) and bring in new donors, agencies and volunteers.
- Cultivated relationships with over 150 Law Enforcement Agencies resulting in increased participation at events and funds raised.
- Created fundraising strategies tied to Special Olympics and LETR's mission, programs and goals.
- Developed and executed annual fundraising plans, resulting in consistent revenue growth yearoveryear.
- Increased fundraising donations by 50% in LETR.
- Collaborated with SOSC staff and volunteers to ensure fundraising goals and event participation needs were met.
- Developed relationships with LETR volunteers to increase fundraising and awareness throughout footprint.
- Recruited and trained volunteers to implement events to allow for growth in San Diego, Inland Empire and Orange County.
Regional Director
Special Olympics Southern California
09.2006 - 12.2020
- Created overall Region plan to build, grow and support Special Olympics Southern California's mission in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
- Recruited, trained and mentored numerous volunteers to take on leadership roles to build and deliver program to athletes throughout the Inland Empire.
- Collaborated with team to develop and implement first Local Program Model in SOSC.
- Successfully created 18 Local Programs in the Inland Empire, including recruiting and training volunteers to lead each program.
- Motivated employees through effective communication, recognition programs, and tailored incentive structures that aligned with corporate objectives.
- Served as a mentor to emerging leaders, sharing knowledge and expertise while fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth.
- Monitored staff performance by actively engaging in and observing day-to-day activities.
- Championed organizational culture change initiatives that fostered collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop new programs and bring additional opportunities to the Inland Empire.
- Created and managed budgets effectively
- Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration to tackle complex projects, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Program Director
Ability First
12.2005 - 09.2006
- Responsible for all day to day operations of after school program for youth ages 10-18 with intellectual disabilities.
- Created and implemented behavior modification plans for all clients in program.
- Scheduled and supervised all staff .
- Created open meetings to discuss new ideas and update staff on clients and to get feedback and creative ides for program.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Mentored team members for professional development and growth in individual career goals.
Program Specialist
Girl Scout Council of Orange County
01.1988 - 12.2005
- Responsible for creating an inclusive experience for girls with disabilities throughout all aspects of the Girl Scout program.
- Created programs and workshops for all age levels to promote inclusion and acceptance.
- Developed and implemented peer training to enable girls with disabilities to participate in both resident and day camp programs.
- Responsible for providing everything needed for girls with disabilities to participate in resident camp including, intake, training, accomodations, etc....
- Responsible for recruiting, hiring and training 400 seasonal staff.
- Developed Risk Management procedures for all waterfront facilities, including ocean, lake & pool for all Girl Scout facilities and programs.
- Responsible for all First Aid, CPR, Basic Life Support & Lifeguard Training Courses.
- Recruited and trained volunteers for both long term positions (troop leaders, committee members, Gold Award Advisors, Event leads) and short term day of volunteers.
- Evaluated program operations, successes and deficiencies to identify concerns and recommend strategies to enhance processes and elevate results.
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Volunteer Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Community Engagement
- Nonprofit Experience
- Event Planning and Implementation
- Organized and Efficient
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Oral and Written Communications
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Development Director
Special Olympics Southern California
12.2020 - Current
Regional Director
Special Olympics Southern California
09.2006 - 12.2020
Program Director
Ability First
12.2005 - 09.2006
Program Specialist
Girl Scout Council of Orange County
01.1988 - 12.2005
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