Alison Ryley
Davenport,IA
Summary
Strategic and relentless with proven proficiency at raising funds and at leading and inspiring teams to attain new levels of funding success. Relationship building person with high level skills at building trust and long-term relationships with potential donors. Expects and achieves personal and team results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Donor Relations
River Bend Foodbank
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Managed goals and strategies for donor programs and oversaw evaluation of outcomes.
- Educated budget directors and department chairs regarding available endowment funds to facilitate timely spending of endowments according to guidelines.
- Directed process and developed individualized stewardship plans for high-level donors and for institution-wide stewardship activities.
- Recommended best practices to inform development of overall donor relations strategic plan.
- Designed and edited promotional publications such as brochures.
- Established goals and procedures for solicitation, funds management and disbursement.
- Determined target demographics and devised strategic marketing initiatives to reach target audiences.
- Managed budgets for staff operations to keep costs low and maximize profits.
- Conducted research to identify goals, net worth and charitable donation history related to potential donors, potential investors or general donor markets.
- Contacted corporate representatives, government officials or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes and raise funds.
- Created and implemented fundraising goals, collections policies, security standards and disbursement plans.
- Developed fundraising activity plans to maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
- Oversaw and enhanced public relations and fundraising programs across entire [Type] region.
- Evaluated advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with fundraising efforts.
- Directed activities of external agencies, establishments or departments developing and implementing fundraising strategies and programs.
Corporate Engagement Manager
United Way Quad Cities
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed an assigned portfolio of corporate accounts and individuals within those accounts
- Responsible for establishing and growing relationships within these assigned corporate accounts to maximize revenue and engagement for annual campaign giving
- Deep understanding of each corporate campaign, and how United Way Quad Cities can assist with their Corporate Social Responsibility goals and employee engagement
- Giving presentations to corporate accounts during their annual campaign
- Partnered with Volunteer Engagement team to ensure assigned companies are aware of and involved in volunteer projects and community events
- Consulted with campaign managers on established best practices and campaign improvements.
- Met with partners to understand needs and develop campaign strategy.
- Coordinated with design and marketing teams to develop high-quality community awareness.
- Built year round engagement plan for partners and team
Account Executive
IHeartMedia
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
- Qualified leads, built relationships and executed sales strategies to drive new business.
- Executed successful sales strategies to convert leads into customers.
- Resolved issues promptly to drive satisfaction and enhance customer service.
- Collaborated with internal teams to develop account strategy.
- Managed sales cycle to maintain solid customer base.
- Strengthened customer relationships with proactive and collaborative approach to managing needs.
- Gained understanding of goals, objectives and processes to meet client business needs.
- Attended networking events to build relationships and identify sales opportunities.
- Stayed up-to-date on emerging industry and product standards and trends to revitalize accounts.
- Met and exceeded service level goals to achieve standards and expectations.
- Cross-sold products and services to clients to secure additional business and grow revenue streams.
- Leveraged CRM to collect, organize and manage sales data and customer information.
- Serviced accounts and proposed new products and services to maximize revenue.
- Gathered information from clients to secure accounts, verify payment and identify special requirements.
- Employed proactive and collaborative approaches to strengthen relationships and manage customer needs.
- Distributed marketing materials to existing and prospective clients to promote products and services.
Account Executive
WHBF-TV
01.2015 - 07.2019
- Leveraged marketing channels and sales strategies to develop pipeline and increase profitability.
- Strengthened customer relationships with proactive and collaborative approach to managing needs.
- Managed sales cycle to maintain solid customer base.
- Collaborated with internal teams to develop account strategy.
- Leveraged CRM to collect, organize and manage sales data and customer information.
- Serviced accounts and proposed new products and services to maximize revenue.
- Gathered information from clients to secure accounts, verify payment and identify special requirements.
- Prepared additional quotes for current clients to upsell products and services.
- Prepared forecasts to gain understanding of measures needed to grow business.
- Trained clients on product features and updates to secure buy-in.
- Researched competitive landscape and emerging technologies to position brand in global marketplace.
- Designed program and maintenance plans to monitor product inventories.
- Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
- Qualified leads, built relationships and executed sales strategies to drive new business.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
Scott Community College
Bettendorf, IA05.2014
Associate of Science - Marketing
Blackhawk College
Moline, IL05.2010
High School Diploma -
Plainfield Central High School
Plainfield, IL06.1998
Affiliations
Association of Fundraising Professionals
Timeline
Director of Donor Relations
River Bend Foodbank
02.2023 - 07.2023
Corporate Engagement Manager
United Way Quad Cities
08.2021 - 01.2023
Account Executive
IHeartMedia
07.2019 - 07.2021
Account Executive
WHBF-TV
01.2015 - 07.2019
Associate of Arts - Business
Scott Community College
Associate of Science - Marketing
Blackhawk College
High School Diploma -
Plainfield Central High School