ALISON RAITT
Playa del Rey,CA
Summary
Mission Driven Non-Profit Executive with a proven track record of building relationships that drive philanthropy through major gifts, planned giving, special events and capital campaigns.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President of Development
Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica
01.2024 - Current
- Responsible for managing a robust fundraising program including special events, grants, corporate and individual giving; raising $1.3M in private philanthropy
- Oversee the organization’s community and brand strategies through management of the Director of Marketing & Communications, Development Manager & Volunteer and Stewardship Coordinator
- Oversaw the 80th Anniversary Gala, raising over $560K, exceeding previous gala revenues while introducing new corporate partnerships and relationships
- Manage a portfolio of 100 prospects, including board, individuals and corporations responsible for generating $200,000 in revenue
- Serve as liaison between the Resource Development Committee on the Board of Governors
- Manage Corporate Partnerships including both revenue and personalized volunteer engagement events
Senior, Director of Fund Development
Pacific Clinics (formerly Uplift Family Services)
Hollywood, CA
11.2020 - 12.2023
- Managed and developed Los Angeles based fundraising programs including special events, corporate partnerships, individual giving and planned and major gifts, guided by the region’s strategic plan
- Managed the local Community Leadership Board throughout a year-long merger process, successfully maintaining and growing their personal philanthropy
- Produced the first gala post-merger generating over $580,000 in revenue – exceeding revenue from prior events by 25%
- Raised over $4 million in philanthropic dollars annually in the Los Angeles region during tenure, including two of the agency’s largest philanthropic restricted grants of $650,000 for emergency relief for clients
- Coordinated annual efforts for the region’s backpack drive, Thanksgiving & Holiday food and toy drives through cultivating relationships with new and existing in-kind corporate partners and donors
- Managed a staff of two in the Los Angeles region
Leadership Giving Officer
Oakwood School
North Hollywood, CA
09.2013 - 06.2020
- Managed Major Gifts program, raising over $13M in conjunction with the Annual Giving team and parent volunteers
- Solicited multi-year gifts for the Capital Campaign, Endowment Funds as well as Annual Fund direct solicitations
- Coordinated specific fundraising efforts including the Story Center and Music Studio Capital Campaigns which raised $2.75M
- Managed annual Headmaster's, Champions’ Circle and Leaders’ Circle donor appreciation events
- Managed cultivation evening events introducing the new Head of School to the community; and an opportunity to educate families about philanthropic giving which yielded a 10% increase in annual donations
- Responsible for 15% annual increase in Major Giving annually through carrying a portfolio of 110 – 125 donors
- Fostered donor-centric fundraising culture for families identified with major gift potential and planned giving
- Managed the implementation of Oakwood’s first Planned Giving program, including personalized website
- Conducted 10+ personal visits per month to identify and cultivate major donors with new and returning families
- Managed a team of 25 class captains (volunteers from grades K-12) to support our Annual Giving drive
Development Officer
Mount Saint Mary’s University
Los Angeles, CA
01.2012 - 07.2013
- Managed a portfolio of 150 prospects in Southern California, Arizona and Washington; secured $800K in donations
- Increased 25% of the portfolio donors for gifts ranging from $1,000 to $5,000
- Recruited new scholarship sponsorships starting at $1,500 up to $30,000 as well as stewardship management for donor meetings and lunches with the selected students
- Increased alumnae giving and participation at 2012 Homecoming by 15% from previous years, raising over $650,000 for scholarships and annual support
Associate Director, Research Foundation
American Diabetes Association
Los Angeles, CA
04.2011 - 01.2012
- Managed a portfolio of 125 prospects in Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Washington State, raising over $500,000 for the Research Foundation and other programming needs
- Assisted local chapter affiliates to become successful through education, resource and board development strategies while managing and stewarding local and national board members
Associate Director of Annual Giving and Major Gifts
The Willows Community School
Culver City, CA
07.2008 - 03.2011
- Managed a comprehensive Annual Giving Campaign including a team of 80 parent volunteers, design of marketing and collateral materials related to the campaign, training for Annual Giving volunteer solicitation success and co-ordinate year-end stewardship events
- Raised over $1 million annually by developing personalized philanthropic strategies for each of the 300+ families
- Served as a liaison between the Board of Trustees and the Development Department
Associate Director of Development – National Office, Calabasas Hills, CA / Director of Development – Local Chapter – Seattle, WA
The ALS Association
06.2004 - 07.2008
- Responsible for identification, cultivation, stewardship and solicitation of portfolio of 125 prospects for major and planned gifts
- Assisted local chapter affiliates become more financially successful through education, and board development including implementation of major and planned giving programs
- On a chapter level, managed eight annual events including their signature 'Walk to D’Feet ALS', an auction, a golf tournament and bike ride
- Managed staff, volunteers and board members
- Managed major giving and planned giving with local chapter board members
- Managed the annual fund and direct-mail campaign
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Mass Communications
STEPHENS COLLEGE
Columbia, MissouriSkills
- Proficient in Raiser’s Edge
- Corporate presentations
- Strategic leadership
- Executive-level support
- Strategic goals
- Capital fundraising
- Team building
- Board relations
- Community relationships
- Fundraising expertise
- Event oversight
Accomplishments
- TEAM USA Athlete and National Champion in the sport of the Duathlon (run, bike, run) – standard distance.
- Member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Los Angeles
Timeline
Senior Vice President of Development
Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica
01.2024 - Current
Senior, Director of Fund Development
Pacific Clinics (formerly Uplift Family Services)
11.2020 - 12.2023
Leadership Giving Officer
Oakwood School
09.2013 - 06.2020
Development Officer
Mount Saint Mary’s University
01.2012 - 07.2013
Associate Director, Research Foundation
American Diabetes Association
04.2011 - 01.2012
Associate Director of Annual Giving and Major Gifts
The Willows Community School
07.2008 - 03.2011
Associate Director of Development – National Office, Calabasas Hills, CA / Director of Development – Local Chapter – Seattle, WA
The ALS Association
06.2004 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Mass Communications
STEPHENS COLLEGE
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