Anne Reid
Charleston,SC
Summary
Self-motivated development professional well-versed in individual, corporate and foundation fundraising techniques. Experienced and effective grant writer with over 8 years of experience. Excellent track record of securing grants, managing donor relationships and identifying new partnerships to increase fundraising support.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Development Officer
Association for The Blind & Visually Impaired
11.2015 - Current
- Develop and implement strategic plan and comprehensive funding strategy with diverse revenue streams including contributions, grants and event revenue.
- Secured over $1.3 million in grants to support programmatic services and operations.
- Achieved 85% success rate in grants with a combination of existing and new funders.
- Improved grant acquisition rates by researching funding opportunities, cultivating relationships with potential funders and crafting compelling proposals.
- Maintained compliance with funder requirements by diligently monitoring project progress and submitting timely reports.
- Secured major gifts for organizational growth through effective identification, cultivation, and solicitation of high-net-worth individuals.
- Elevated special event fundraising success through meticulous planning, creative promotion tactics, and diligent follow-up.
- Established partnerships with local businesses to support corporate sponsorship programs and community involvement initiatives.
- Enhanced donor stewardship by creating personalized communication materials and organizing exclusive events.
Associate
Hood Law Firm
09.2009 - 01.2014
- Areas of practice include health care defense litigation, commercial litigation, state agency defense, collections and insurance law
- Responsible for case development including discovery, depositions, motion hearings, mediation, drafting of pleadings, motions, memoranda, and perform legal research
- Participated in multiple trials to verdict.
Law Clerk
The Port of Tampa
06.2007 - 08.2007
- Researched issues related to pending litigation regarding Port and its surrounding property
- Wrote numerous memoranda and briefs for chief legal counsel
- Aided legal department by organizing case files and compiling data.
Legal Clerk (Volunteer)
The Honorable Claudia Isom
05.2007 - 08.2007
- Researched various legal issues involved in general civil litigation for upcoming hearings
- Reviewed relevant case law and drafted proposed Orders and memoranda for pending trials
- Observed trials in many legal fields including civil litigation, criminal proceedings, domestic relations, and juvenile delinquency
- Attended several 4th Circuit Court of Appeals hearings.
Project Assistant
Nexsen Pruet
01.2006 - 08.2006
- Organized case files and indexed documents in litigation department
- Assisted in discovery process by conducting research
- Participated as jury member in a Mock Trial
- Observed trial proceedings to become familiar with legal process.
Business Manager
Studio Inferno
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Supervised administrative operations including records management, bookkeeping, payroll, and inventory control
- Handled all sales and maintained over 300 wholesale accounts for art gallery
- Facilitated commissions and generated marketing ideas and advertising strategies.
Education
Juris Doctor -
University of South Carolina School of Law
Columbia, SC05.2009
B.A.: Art History -
University of The South
Sewanee, TN05.2003
Skills
Licenses And Associations
- Association of Fundraising Professionals, 2016
- South Carolina Bar, 2009
- United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, 2009
- Charleston County Bar Association
Timeline
Chief Development Officer
Association for The Blind & Visually Impaired
11.2015 - Current
Associate
Hood Law Firm
09.2009 - 01.2014
Law Clerk
The Port of Tampa
06.2007 - 08.2007
Legal Clerk (Volunteer)
The Honorable Claudia Isom
05.2007 - 08.2007
Project Assistant
Nexsen Pruet
01.2006 - 08.2006
Business Manager
Studio Inferno
01.2003 - 01.2005
Juris Doctor -
University of South Carolina School of Law
B.A.: Art History -
University of The South
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