Andrea Cuddy
Blue Sky Bridge Child Advocacy Center
Denver,CO
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Nonprofit development leader with 10 years of experience driving revenue growth for mission-driven organizations through major gifts, strategic partnerships, and fundraising strategy.
Work History
Director of Development & Communications
1 Year 7 Months- Lead fundraising, communications, and community engagement strategy for a nationally accredited child advocacy center serving Boulder County
- Secured major gifts ranging from $50K–$500K through donor cultivation, stewardship, and relationship management
- Developed and executed 2 new signature fundraising events generating more than $325K in net revenue
- Developed and executed 2 signature fundraising events, generating over $325K in net revenue to support programs
- Developed communications and public relations strategy, enhancing media outreach, digital campaigns, donor communications, and social media presence
- Implemented department SOPs and Salesforce CRM systems, improving donor tracking, reporting accuracy, and pipeline visibility
Director of Development
1 Year- Directed fundraising strategy for $7M national nonprofit, enhancing youth and community impact
- Expanded fundraising efforts by engaging individual donors, securing institutional funding, establishing corporate partnerships, and exploring new donor channels
- Launched donor acquisition initiatives, including a crypto philanthropy campaign, increasing engagement with new donor demographics
Director of Development
1 Year- Built and executed the organization’s first comprehensive fundraising and revenue generation strategy supporting a $500K operating budget
- Enhanced donor engagement through relationship-centered cultivation, stewardship, and targeted communications
- Planned and executed annual fundraising event, surpassing sponsorship, attendance, and revenue benchmarks
Major Gifts Officer
1 Year- Managed portfolio of major donors to enhance engagement, improve retention, and create long-term giving opportunities
- Managed portfolio of major donors, increasing engagement, retention, and long-term giving opportunities
- Oversaw donor pipeline management and advancement tracking using CRM systems, ensuring accurate performance reporting
- Strengthened donor stewardship and communication strategies, fostering deeper long-term giving relationships
Executive Director
4 Years- Directed organizational operations, fundraising, strategic planning, staff leadership, and community partnerships, enhancing advocacy efforts for regional child welfare
- Increased annual revenue from $300K to $350K while successfully leading and executing a $500K capital campaign
- Oversaw budgeting, financial forecasting, board reporting, and organizational performance management initiatives
- Oversaw budgeting, financial forecasting, and board reporting, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and improving organizational performance management
- Progressed from volunteer advocate to full-time staff member, trained forensic interviewer, and Executive Director
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Skills
Donor management systems
Digital Campaigns
Communications & Marketing: Canva Pro
Constant Contact
Fundraising strategy
Donor relations
Major gifts solicitation
Corporate sponsorships
Project & Operations Management: Asana
Monday.com
Business & Productivity Platforms: Microsoft 365
Google Workspace
Certification
- Developing Major Gifts: Certificate in Fundraising Management-Lilly Family School of Philanthropy 2024
- Grant Writing Bootcamp- Grant Writers for Health- Certificate 2019
- Advanced Child Forensic Interviewing Certification- National Child Advocacy Center 2020
- Nebraska Victim’s Assistance Academy Certification- 2019
Timeline
Director of Development & Communications
Blue Sky Bridge Child Advocacy Center
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Director of Development
Big Green
01.2024 - 01.2025Read More
Director of Development
Robbie’s Hope Foundation
01.2022 - 01.2023Read More
Major Gifts Officer
Valley Hope Foundation
01.2021 - 01.2022Read More
Executive Director
Bridge of Hope Child Advocacy Center
01.2017 - 01.2021Read More
University of Nebraska–Kearney
Bachelor of Science from Social Work
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Southeast Community College
Associate of Arts from Business Administration
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Additional Experience
- Gray Television 2015-20217
- Marketing Consultant
- Developed client-facing marketing campaigns and messaging strategies focused on engagement and conversion
- Nelnet Diversified Solutions 2011-2015
- Supervisor
- Managed and coached a team of 20+ employees, improving performance, productivity, and staff development
Leadership & Community Involvement
Board Secretary — Envision:You