Alyssa Halstead

Dynamic and resourceful marketing and development professional with a proven track record of enhancing visibility, engagement, and partnerships for nonprofit behavioral health organizations. Valued for adaptability, initiative, and a strong work ethic, consistently supporting organizational priorities beyond formal responsibilities. Expertise in event coordination, donor relations, press releases, social media management, and EAP program leadership has transformed programs into efficient, high-quality systems. Recognized as a steady presence during periods of change, equipped with a proactive mindset, keen attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous professional growth.

• Collaborated with a team of six to plan and execute the organization’s largest annual fundraising event.
• Earned a micro-credential in grant writing from Kansas State University, strengthening expertise in securing funding and supporting organizational development.
• Revitalized the Employee Assistance Program, transforming recurring client complaints into positive feedback and significantly improving client satisfaction and retention.
• Established agency-wide brand consistency by creating a comprehensive Canva workspace and implementing HIPAA-compliant digital forms, reducing workflow errors and improving efficiency.
• Strengthened the agency’s online presence by launching data-driven social media strategies that increased engagement and expanded community reach.
• Improved event quality and stakeholder insight by designing standardized surveys that provided actionable, data-based feedback for future programming.
• Enhanced donor stewardship by streamlining acknowledgment processes, improving turnaround time for thank-you communications, and supporting stronger donor relationships.
• Increased development opportunities by contributing to grant proposals that secured additional funding for agency programs and initiatives.
• Built stronger community partnerships by proactively representing the agency at events across a 10-county region, expanding visibility and strengthening local support.
• Delivered consistent, high-quality communications—including press releases, impact reports, and donor updates—that elevated the agency’s public image and brand voice.