Alexis Bodkin
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Passionate individual with a track record of operational and fiscal success and the proven ability to elevate nonprofit organizations to the next level. Highly visible in the corporate sector with an established reputation as a dynamic and results-oriented leader who has demonstrated significant expertise in both the public and private sector. Masterful communicator with a flair for cultivating and managing complex relationships.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director of Development
Pacific Clinics
Los Angeles, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Responsible for developing and executing a multi-year fundraising plan including major gifts, annual appeal, planned giving, special events, and capital campaigns, as needed
- Managed a portfolio of high-net worth donors and prospects
- Worked closely with Board of Directors to maximize their personal and professional fundraising contributions
- Supported the CEO, COO, and ELT’s development and fundraising activities to ensure the integrity of the agency
- Raiser’s Edge NXT; Moves Management.
Management, Board Development
American Cancer Society
Culver City, CA
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Developed a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and delivering on the organization’s vision and mission
- Identified new opportunities and strategies to prospect, cultivate, and upgrade valued donors
- Managed UCLA Campus Board Leadership fundraising including identifying, recruiting, and training volunteers and champions
- Cultivated new partnerships with PAC-12 Coaches and Universities to grow the national sports program and generate new revenue for the LA market.
Advancement, Communications and Events
California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA
04.2018 - 02.2020
- Worked with Advancement and Alumni Relations (AAR) to help foster a thriving and engaged community of support for Alumni Association; Caltech Fund and Caltech Associates
- Cultivated a select portfolio of major and principal gift prospects and donors, and worked with campus partners to exceed revenue goals through best practices and emerging trends and modern approaches within the industry
- Expanded Caltech’s major gift pipeline and deepened institutional philanthropic support across the advancement division.
Strategist
Market Positioning and Fundraising Consultant
Los Angeles, CA
09.2015 - 11.2019
- Targeted both offline and online guest articles and webinars geared towards physicians’ awareness
- Prepared a variety of different written positioning statements for Boston Scientific
- Prospect Research
- Analytics
- Grant Writing: Submission and Reporting.
Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc, Insurer Consulting Group
New York, NY
01.2011 - 03.2015
- Led Corporate Giving Program for a Fortune 500 Company
- Directed Corporate Communications across OPCO
- Managed employee engagement programs to enhance collaboration and support corporate giving based on MMC’s mission and values
- Cultivated and strengthened MMC Matching Gift to Education Program and Charitable Gift Matching.
Corporate Partnerships Manager
Volunteers of America Greater New York
New York, NY
06.2009 - 08.2012
- Achieved favorable annual budget outcomes by securing Corporate Partners and Annual Partnerships
- Elevated new business opportunities for Corporate Engagement and Volunteer Programs
- Implemented Operation Backpack Campaign; Annual Gala; Live and Silent Auction; Junior Event.
Grant Writer
Animal Medical Center
New York, NY
12.2008 - 05.2009
- Generated monthly grant writing activities reports and submitted documentation to director to promote funding program transparency
- Researched grant and funding proposal opportunities in philanthropic databases to identify potential income sources
- Wrote solicitation letters on behalf of Chairman of the Board.
Junior Publicist
PMK/HBH
City of Los Angeles, CA
10.2002 - 04.2005
- Managed full roster of clients
- Special events: Press Junkets; Film Festivals; Q&A; Step and Repeat
- Beacons Press Reporting.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Harvard University
Laws and Ethics Certificate Program -
New York University
Skills
- Major Gifts
- Donor Cultivation/Acquisition
- Special Events/Galas
- Corporate Engagement/Volunteers
- Market Positioning
- Alumni Relations
- Sponsorships
- Strategic Planning
- Research and analysis
- Volunteer Management
- Proposal Writing
- Budget Control
- Corporate Partnerships
Volunteer Efforts
- Bengal Animal Rescue
- Team in Training, LLS
- Susan G. Komen Foundation
Timeline
Senior Director of Development
Pacific Clinics
06.2023 - Current
Management, Board Development
American Cancer Society
08.2021 - 06.2023
Advancement, Communications and Events
California Institute of Technology
04.2018 - 02.2020
Strategist
Market Positioning and Fundraising Consultant
09.2015 - 11.2019
Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc, Insurer Consulting Group
01.2011 - 03.2015
Corporate Partnerships Manager
Volunteers of America Greater New York
06.2009 - 08.2012
Grant Writer
Animal Medical Center
12.2008 - 05.2009
Junior Publicist
PMK/HBH
10.2002 - 04.2005
Associate of Arts -
Harvard University
Laws and Ethics Certificate Program -
New York University