Jenni Halseth
North Branch,USA
Summary
Experienced development and communications specialist with a passion for vulnerable children. Seeking consultant project-based and/or part-time employment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications & Development Specialist, Part-time
Campus Crusade for Christ, Reign Ministries, TimberBay, and FCA
01.2003 - Current
- Creating engaging content for both fundraising and promotional material.
- Advocate organizational vision with funding sources, in writing and in person; individually and in large groups.
Director of Development and Outreach
Options for Women
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Led fundraising campaigns to secure financial support for org. initiatives.
- Oversaw major events to increase visibility and support for fundraising efforts.
- Created both a client and donor website to reach targeted audiences and accomplish organizational objectives.
- Oversaw grant writing process, ensuring alignment w/compliance standards.
International Team Assistant Leader
Reign Ministries, Royal Servants Division
01.2005 - 01.2019
- Assisted in the leadership of teams with 30+ students on international mission trips; led trainings regarding organizational vision.
- Built strategic relationships with organizational partners for outreach projects.
Assistant Production Manager for SE Africa
Campus Crusade for Christ, JESUS Film
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Collaborated with international Christian leaders to coordinate the production of the JESUS Film into different languages.
- Traveled internationally to record voice actors in new language recordings.
Job Developer
Lifetrack Resources
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Conducted job market analysis to identify trends and opportunities for clients within the African refugee community.
- Forged relationships with employers to gain insight into career opportunities.
Communications Manager, Fundraiser/Advocate
Food for the Hungry
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Presented the organization's vision by producing and fundraising materials.
- Wrote reports for the program’s two million dollar USAID grant. Collaborated with Mozambiqan staff to ensure communication met grant requirements.
Missionary Recruitment & Placement Coordinator
Food for the Hungry
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Built relationships with International Program Directors; developed understanding of staff needs, wrote positions descriptions.
- Established networking partnerships with key partners for program recruitment.
Education
B.A. Degree - Organizational Communication
Central College
Pella, IASkills
- Passionate to serve the cause of vulnerable children Domestic and International experience serving at-risk populations
- Strategic communicator across a variety of digital platforms with consistent messaging Compelling creator of engaging content
- Exceptional networking skills: able to identify and build key relationships to accomplish organizational goals
- Strong collaborative team lead or member Also able to work independently; results-oriented
Timeline
Director of Development and Outreach
Options for Women
07.2020 - 03.2022
International Team Assistant Leader
Reign Ministries, Royal Servants Division
01.2005 - 01.2019
Communications & Development Specialist, Part-time
Campus Crusade for Christ, Reign Ministries, TimberBay, and FCA
01.2003 - Current
Assistant Production Manager for SE Africa
Campus Crusade for Christ, JESUS Film
01.2001 - 01.2003
Job Developer
Lifetrack Resources
01.1999 - 01.2001
Communications Manager, Fundraiser/Advocate
Food for the Hungry
01.1997 - 01.1998
Missionary Recruitment & Placement Coordinator
Food for the Hungry
01.1995 - 01.1997
B.A. Degree - Organizational Communication
Central College
Skills
Basic Website Design, Elementary Spanish, Women's Ministry & Bible Study Leader
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