Self-motivated development professional well-versed in individual and foundation fundraising techniques. Excellent track record of managing donor relationships and identifying new partnerships to increase fundraising support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Donor Relations Manager
Colorado Horse Rescue
05.2022 - 09.2023
Managed a portfolio of mid-level donors and grant-making agencies ($5K - $100K+) responsible for all aspects, including identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewardship.
Developed and maintained relationships with donors and the larger community while supporting all fundraising activities.
Led the planning, organization, and implementation of donor events of all sizes, including coordinating the main fundraising gala.
Developed creative ways to increase fundraising and independently executed new ideas.
Responsible for complete oversight of the membership program, including keeping all monthly donors engaged.
Operations and Development Manager
P.A.R.T.I. Program
06.2021 - 08.2022
Managed marketing, fund development, forecasting, organization storytelling, public relations, and donor recognition. Served as compliance officer for all documents needed for funders and reporting.
Created infrastructure to support the operational expansion of the organization.
Researched and secured grants that aligned with the organization's mission.
Development Chair
22nd Street Stairs & Poppy Path Project
01.2021 - 09.2021
Assisted in reviving a neglected, albeit essential, community project.
Administered the cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation of gifts.
Led/executed fundraising campaigns & marketing to begin in mid-summer 2021.
The Poppy Path fundraising goal: $70K. 22nd Street Stairs' fundraising goal: $2.5-$3M.
Director of Development
SquashDrive
10.2019 - 06.2020
Served as a collaborator of the Executive Staff and Executive Development Committee to implement comprehensive, strategic plans to support an $800,000 fundraising goal in 2019.
Researched, wrote,and submitted grant proposals to private foundations and corporate funders.
Recruited and trained volunteers to participate in and assist with events that met or exceeded the established fundraising goals.
Maintained donor database, donor communication, and stewardship strategy for individual donors. Analyzed donor data to efficiently develop creative marketing strategies to attract new donors, increase giving, and improve donor retention.
Regional Account Manager
3DR
02.2018 - 05.2019
Served as the first salesperson to manage all Spanish-speaking countries. Assisted in acquiring some of the largest mines in the world, which increased the company’s ARR by $200K.