Angela M. Trout, JD
Akron,PA
Summary
Accomplished Executive Director recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader well-versed in individual, corporate and foundation fundraising techniques. Excellent track record of managing donor relationships and identifying new partnerships to increase fundraising support.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Lancaster Education Foundation
05.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
Executive Director
Ephrata Area Education Foundation
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Cultivated relationships with community, business and local civic leaders in order to draw attention to Ephrata Area School District and bring in new donors and volunteers.
- Identified new sources, both individual and business, of support as donors and vendors.
- Created fundraising materials utilized for social media, websites and mass mailings.
- Planned and coordinated fundraising events.
- Planned and implemented fundraising events.
- Researched and identified potential donors.
- Oversaw in-house solicitation mailings and other fundraising initiatives by developing and routing materials, generating mailing lists, executing mail merges and managing collation and sends.
Non-Profit Consultant
Self-employeed Contractor
05.2015 - 04.2021
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
- Supported clients with event planning, Board support, and marketing.
- Created and managed business websites on Word Press.
- Wrote marketing and optimized web copy.
- Created collateral materials.
Director of Development
Conestoga Valley Christian Community Services
03.2018 - 08.2020
- Increased end of year appeal donations by 60%.
- Cultivated relationships with community, business and local civic leaders in order to draw attention to Conestoga Valley Christian Community Services and bring in new donors and volunteers.
- Researched possible grants and created proposals to submit along with grant applications.
- Procured back to school supplies, backpacks, and brand new shoes for children in need served by our food bank.
Marketing and Communications Manager
YWCA Lancaster
02.2011 - 05.2015
- Produced external communications, public relations, and advocacy strategies in support of six programs including the Sexual Assault Prevention and Counseling Center, Child Care, Women and Children's Residence and Overnight Shelter, and Racial Justice Initiatives & Women's Empowerment.
- Worked with local, state, and federal representatives to renew the Violence Against Women's Act, enact Universal Pre-K, and raise awareness for racial justice initiatives.
- Supported the Chief Development Officer with Annual Donation Appeals, donor outreach, and campaign goals.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
Special Projects Editor
The Philadelphia Tribune
04.2004 - 11.2011
- Supported publication by helping develop layouts and collaborating with production teams.
- Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events, and topics of interest to quickly assign coverage to staff.
- Planned for coverage of large events by assigning reporters and photographers.
Education
J.P. McCaskey High School
Lancaster, PaBachelor of Science - General Studies
Wilmington University
New Castle, DEAssociate of Applied Science - Communications & Media Studies
Delaware Technical And Community College - Owens
Georgetown, DEJ.D. - Intellectual Property
Massachusetts School of Law
Andover, MA05.2004
Skills
- Business and Donor Development
- Donor Relations
- Leadership
- Staff Management
- Fundraising
- Event Planning & Management
- Community & Public Relations
- Board Recruitment & Development
- Advocacy & Government Relations
- Writing
- Public speaking
- Microsoft Suite and Google Workspace
Timeline
Executive Director
Lancaster Education Foundation
05.2023 - Current
Executive Director
Ephrata Area Education Foundation
04.2021 - 04.2023
Director of Development
Conestoga Valley Christian Community Services
03.2018 - 08.2020
Non-Profit Consultant
Self-employeed Contractor
05.2015 - 04.2021
Marketing and Communications Manager
YWCA Lancaster
02.2011 - 05.2015
Special Projects Editor
The Philadelphia Tribune
04.2004 - 11.2011
J.P. McCaskey High School
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Wilmington University
Associate of Applied Science - Communications & Media Studies
Delaware Technical And Community College - Owens
J.D. - Intellectual Property
Massachusetts School of Law
Similar Profiles
Joey Rider-BertrandJoey Rider-Bertrand
Executive Director at Lancaster-Lebanon Education FoundationExecutive Director at Lancaster-Lebanon Education Foundation
Joanna NewtonJoanna Newton
Naturalist Internship at Lancaster Environmental Education CenterNaturalist Internship at Lancaster Environmental Education Center
Preston MoragnePreston Moragne
Project Manager at Lancaster Early Education CenterProject Manager at Lancaster Early Education Center