Andrea George
Portland,OR
Summary
- Senior advancement executive with over 15 years of successful fundraising experience
- Strong background in all aspects of fundraising for secondary Catholic education
- Experience in strategic planning, capital campaign leadership, major donor relationships, annual fund development, financial management, and leadership development
- Results-oriented individual with a consistent record of setting, meeting and exceeding fundraising and operational goals
- Demonstrated record of success in leading, building and inspiring an advancement and communications team
- Passionate relationship builder driven by empowering others to undertake tremendous acts of kindness and generosity through philanthropy
- Proven ability to balance intuitive relationship building and structured donor management
- Strong background working with volunteer boards
Self-motivated development professional well-versed in individual, corporate and foundation fundraising techniques. Excellent track record of managing donor relationships and identifying new partnerships to increase fundraising support. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Advancement and Communications
La Salle Catholic College Preparatory
01.2018 - Current
- Lead team of 5 professionals including 2 frontline fundraisers raising $2 million in annual revenue with proven track record of exceeding annual fundraising goals
- Closed second largest seven figure gift in school's history
- Successfully launched and completed school's largest capital campaign in just 18 months resulting in philanthropic giving of $4 million to rebuild athletic center
- Collaborated with senior fundraising team and volunteer Foundation Board to launch planned giving campaign to double number of planned gifts
- Collaborate with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals
- Led comprehensive market analysis to inform strategic planning to maximize enrollment growth and retention, increase financial sustainability, highlight value proposition to remain competitive in market and gain better understanding of how La Salle is perceived compared to competition
- Working closely with President and Admissions department to develop and implement strategic marketing plans, resulting in 10% increase in enrollment in 2 years
Fundraising Consultant
Contour Strategies
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Served as consultant for nonprofit fundraising consulting group
- Provided guidance in development of draft case for support for homeless shelter in Central Oregon
- Facilitated feasibility study and completed launch assessment
Vice President of Foundation and Major Gifts
La Salle Catholic College Preparatory
06.2014 - 12.2017
- Maintained and built personal portfolio with major and principal gift capacity leading to meeting or exceeding revenue goals each year
- Launched and successfully completed $1.8 million capital campaign while serving as campaign project manager
- Grew asset balance of La Salle Educational Foundation by 45%
- Doubled number of planned gifts to La Salle Educational Foundation
- Accompanied President for certain donor solicitations, events and board meetings
- Led volunteer board of 18 directors
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals
Vice President of Advancement
La Salle Catholic College Preparatory
03.2006 - 06.2014
- Executed and monitored annual fundraising activities generating over $1 million in philanthropic support each year
- Maintained and built professional portfolio of donors with major gift capacity leading to annual revenue growth each year
- Identified opportunities to improve fundraising ROI and maximize productivity, resulting in restructuring of department and transitioning from traditional auction to benefit gala
- Managed team of 7 employees responsible for annual giving, alumni relations, enrollment, special events and marketing and communications
- Worked closely with President to implement rebranding campaign, including development of key messages and updating mission statement
Director of Admissions
La Salle Catholic College Preparatory
07.2001 - 06.2006
- Increased applicant pool by 30% over 5 years
- Implemented recruitment methods designed to increase applicant pool within targeted areas and demographics
- Served as liaison to individual and corporate donors, cultivated ongoing relationships and encouraged donor involvement with school and scholarship recipients under role of scholarship management
- Executed annual Open House welcoming 700+ prospective students and parents
- Promoted to school's administrative team, gaining executive and leadership experience
Education
BBA - Marketing And Finance
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA05.2001
Additional Information
- St. Ignatius Foundation Board, October 2023-present (2018-19)
- Clackamas Rotary Club Foundation Board, January 2013-present
- Rotary Club of Clackamas, April 2012-present
- Happy Valley Business Alliance, July 2010-present
- San Francisco New Orleans Lasallian District Discerning Leaders, Fall 2019-Spring 2022
- St. Ignatius School Advisory Council, 2016-2019
- Lasallian Leadership Institute, Fall 2005-Spring 2008
Timeline
Fundraising Consultant
Contour Strategies
10.2020 - 03.2021
Vice President of Advancement and Communications
La Salle Catholic College Preparatory
01.2018 - Current
Vice President of Foundation and Major Gifts
La Salle Catholic College Preparatory
06.2014 - 12.2017
Vice President of Advancement
La Salle Catholic College Preparatory
03.2006 - 06.2014
Director of Admissions
La Salle Catholic College Preparatory
07.2001 - 06.2006
BBA - Marketing And Finance
Gonzaga University
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