AMANDA N. PROVENCE
Odessa,TX
Summary
Thoughtful and experienced in fundraising activities. Focused and composed individual passionate about helping others within community. Dedicated to working collaboratively with staff and other volunteers to provide adequate support for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Programming
Pride Center West Texas
Odessa, Texas
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Facilitated communication between various teams within the organization regarding upcoming programs.
- Tracked progress against established goals and benchmarks for each program.
- Resolved any issues that arose during the course of programming initiatives.
- Managed the scheduling of internal and external resources necessary for program success.
- Supervised volunteer staff at large-scale events as needed.
- Directed the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of all program activities.
- Recruited and managed a team of program staff members to execute events.
- Created program reports for upper management on a regular basis.
- Supervised volunteers and interns in the organization's programs and services.
- Attended conferences or seminars related to non-profits to stay abreast of industry trends and best practices.
- Served as an ambassador for the Non Profit Organization at various conferences or public events.
- Worked closely with Board Members to ensure alignment between strategic objectives set forth by Board Members and actual outcomes achieved by nonprofit staff.
- Developed, implemented and evaluated fundraising campaigns for the non-profit organization.
- Cultivated relationships with donors, sponsors, partners and other stakeholders involved in the operations of the non-profit organization.
- Coordinated special events such as fundraisers or volunteer recognition ceremonies.
- Maintained a database of contacts that included donors, sponsors, partners and other stakeholders.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Coordinated with other organizations that provide similar services in order to maximize resources available within the community.
- Cultivated relationships with current donors while seeking out new ones.
- Managed databases of volunteers, donors, sponsors, grantors, vendors.
- Provided leadership for all operational aspects of the nonprofit organization including program development and implementation.
Volunteer
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Odessa, TX
11.2012 - 08.2023
- Raised funds for organization through community outreach initiatives. Through restaurant "dine and donate" nights, and other retail percentage based events.
- Utilized knowledge of organization and community resources to refer others to appropriate sources.
- Performed wide range of administrative, analytical and support duties and functions relating to various aspects of organization.
- Organized volunteer schedules and duties to maximize productivity.
- Generated visual content for organization's social media platforms.
- Called potential donors to generate monetary donations for fundraising events.
- Helped with prep, set up and breakdown of community and public events.
- Cultivated relationships and maintained regular communication with nonprofit agencies, schools and social service agencies to solicit community needs.
- Processed, organized and conducted inventory of various donated goods for silent auctions, raffles and more.
- Maintained ongoing email lists and excel spreadsheets to send information to volunteers.
- Answered phone calls and replied to inquiries or directed caller to appropriate personnel.
- Promoted AFSP through fliers, newsletters and social media.
- Managed online ads to announce regular events and fundraising drives.
- Encouraged people to be active in community through organizational events and projects.
- Pitched in to help with volunteer recruitment, retention and motivational programs.
- Set up tables and chairs and unloaded equipment for various volunteer events.
- Planned and executed fundraising strategies, bringing in over $113,963.98 in funds. Through the Permian Basin Out of the Darkness Walk since 2013.
Office Manager
Mobile Maintenance
Odessa, TX
12.2016 - 10.2018
- During my time at Mobile Maintenance I worked my way from an administrative assistant position to being promoted to Office Manager within 18 months.
- Working under stress and time constraints, I was able to successfully complete my tasks
- I helped the Odessa location become more effective in paperwork handled on a daily basis
- Maintained clean and presentable front office for maximum appeal to customers and potential clients.
- I hired and trained five employees for the office, as well as maintained employee files and trainings for all other field and shop employees.
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for managers or supervisors.
- Monitored office inventory to maintain supply levels.
- Worked with minimal oversight to review and submit weekly payroll for 20 + hourly employees.
- Recruited, trained and developed administrative team to support corporate growth and objectives.
Clerk
Checks
Odessa, TX
12.2012 - 12.2014
- Duties included but not limited to: Processing all incoming returned checks
- Accepting payments for returned checks
- Answering incoming calls and directing them to the correct person
- Updating Excel worksheet with client information
Education
High School Diploma -
Odessa High School
Odessa, TX05.2005
Some College (No Degree) -
Odessa College
Odessa, TXSkills
- Organized and Efficient
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Computer Skills
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Relationship Building
- Telephone and Email Etiquette
- Fundraising Events
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Self-Directed
- Data Entry
- Friendly and Outgoing
- Community Service
- MS Office
- Flexible Schedule
- Positive Attitude
- Google Suite
- Proofreading and Editing
- Donor Relations
- Public Speaking
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Community Outreach
- Project Oversight
- Soliciting Donations
- Social Media Management
- Event Planning
- Emotional Awareness
Accomplishments
- 2023 Odessa Under 40 Honree
- Hosted 9 successful Permian Basin Out of the Darkness Walk events
- Hosted several International Survivor of Suicide Loss Day events
- Provided multiple presentations about AFSP to potential sponsors, volunteers and partners in education.
- Successfully completed multiple interviews with different media outlets, please see attached page.
- Recruited and helped build the volunteer base in Odessa to achieve the minimum requirement for a chapter board.
- Implemented education programs and awareness initiatives in my service area.
- Helped develop a business plan for the forming West Texas chapter with the help of staff and other volunteers.
- Developed strong working relationships with community leaders, business owners, and other organizations to support AFSP.
Certification
- Fund Academy- Nonprofit Management Center July 2023
- Nonprofit Executive Leadership Certification- Nonprofit Management Center May 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Programming
Pride Center West Texas
04.2023 - 08.2024
Office Manager
Mobile Maintenance
12.2016 - 10.2018
Clerk
Checks
12.2012 - 12.2014
Volunteer
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
11.2012 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Odessa High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Odessa College
- Fund Academy- Nonprofit Management Center July 2023
- Nonprofit Executive Leadership Certification- Nonprofit Management Center May 2024
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