Abby Leverenz
Mequon,Wisconsin
Summary
I identify as a passionate and driven professional who highly values creative thinking, relationship building and determination. I'm passionate about maximizing my talents to ultimately drive results and accomplish goals for the meaningful organizations I'm a part of. I truly enjoy overcoming challenges, seeking solutions, and cultivating sustainable relationships to achieve success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Donor Loyalty Specialist, Senior
Advocate Aurora Health
11.2019 - Current
- Develop, implement and maintain system-wide stewardship strategies including impact reporting, donor societies and more for individual donors across the Advocate Aurora footprint
- Lead a cross-functional team of "Stewardship Liaisons" to further develop stewardship best practices among development team across the system
- Partner with system and site teams to create and implement programs, develop resources based on needs, and further engage donor populations
Foundation Development Coordinator
Aurora Health Care Foundation
06.2017 - 11.2019
- Lead for hosted special events in assigned territory, including committee management and maintained third party event relationships
- Responsible for maintaining a portfolio of individual and corporate donors
- Co-developed and managed program to further engage hospital and clinic leaders, team members and providers in site based Foundation efforts
- Recruited and managed team of Site Champions at sites across assigned territory to assist with volunteer efforts and employee giving campaign
Fundraising Coordinator
Muscular Dystrophy Association
05.2015 - 05.2017
- Managed a diverse fundraising portfolio comprised of distinguished events, special events, and community engagement programs while continuously building and strengthening relationships with new and existing partners and donors
- Effectively building relationship with event committees, volunteers, and donors, soliciting sponsorships and gifts, and managing event budgets and timelines were essential to this role
Recruitment Specialist
Girls Scouts of Wisconsin - Badgerland Council
06.2014 - 05.2015
- Responsibilities included the grassroots engagement efforts of potential girl members, adult members, and volunteers in specifically assigned membership areas to ultimately increase girl and adult membership, meeting membership quotas
- Tasks included strategically and creatively planning and coordinating recruitment events, as well as building relationships with members, volunteers, and communities to drive membership
Communications, Fundraising & Event Planning Intern
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Under the direction of the Fundraising Manager, assisted in coordinating fundraising and event execution of the annual Push, Pull, Pedal fundraising event in the Madison, Wisconsin market
- Assisted in day-of coordination, donation solicitation, social media promotion, and participant engagement
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, emphasis in Advertising, minor in Marketing -
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
05.2014
Skills
- Raiser's Edge
- ThankView
- Luminate Online
- Relationship Building
- Event Management
- Stewardship Management
- Project Management
- Creative and Strategic Thinker
Volunteer Experience
- Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Family Advisory Committee - January 2023 - Present
- Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Family Partners Program - July 2022 - Present
- Delta Zeta Sorority - Epsilon Kappa Chapter, Philanthropy Advisor - January 2016 - January 2019
- Delta Zeta Sorority - National Membership Team, Membership Specialist - October 2015 - June 2017
Accomplishments
- 2021 Sheryl A. Blair Scholarship Recipient, Association of Donor Relations Professionals
- Work featured on Donor Relations Guru "Best Of" Blog
Timeline
Donor Loyalty Specialist, Senior
Advocate Aurora Health
11.2019 - Current
Foundation Development Coordinator
Aurora Health Care Foundation
06.2017 - 11.2019
Fundraising Coordinator
Muscular Dystrophy Association
05.2015 - 05.2017
Recruitment Specialist
Girls Scouts of Wisconsin - Badgerland Council
06.2014 - 05.2015
Communications, Fundraising & Event Planning Intern
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
01.2014 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, emphasis in Advertising, minor in Marketing -
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater