AUTUMN HUBBARD
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Strategic fundraising and communications professional passionate about faith-based non-profits. Proven experience with project management and communication, guiding internal and external stakeholders to meet fundraising goals. Completed my Masters of Public Administration - Nonprofit Management and Leadership in 2015.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Partner Success Strategist
FreeWill
04.2022 - Current
- Manage portfolio of 65 nonprofit partners in faith-based, higher education, and veteran services sectors for annual recurring revenue of $1 million
- Create custom recommendations for planned giving and non-cash giving strategies and provide post-campaign ROI analysis
- Educate partners on planned giving and non-cash giving best practices
- Collaborate with team members to launch faith-based support materials for partners, adding value through print resources and presentation supports
FUNDRAISING MARKETING MANAGER
Bethany Christian Services
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Develop processes and project management guidelines enabling cost savings of $400,000 by moving donor communication projects in-house
- Guide strategy and production for mass donor communications, including 12+ multi-media annual giving campaigns per year, newsletters, and annual reports
- Work cross-departmentally to manage emergency fundraising campaigns, including coronavirus and border crisis appeals, and develop support pieces for mid and major donor fundraising
- Write donor appeals, newsletters, and annual reports, creating compelling impact stories that furthered donor awareness and affinity
Annual Giving Officer
Grand Valley State University
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Train and manage 136 volunteers to support annual Faculty-Staff Giving Campaign
- Cultivate relationships through individual meetings, public speaking, and group discussions to advance faculty funding needs
- Manage donor pipeline of faculty, staff, retiree, and parent solicitations
Annual Fund Manager
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
08.2016 - 02.2019
- Support board members, fundraising staff, and key volunteers in donor solicitation by tracking goals, providing support materials, and organizing pipeline
- Manage 30+ fundraising events per year, including annual luncheon, endowment event, and stewardship events
- Solicit over $100,000 in annual corporate sponsorships
- Develop and launch branded monthly-giving program creating a first-year return of $30,000 in renewable funding
- Create content for all donor communications, manage project timelines, develop segmentation plans, and coordinate with external vendors
MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Access of West Michigan
12.2015 - 08.2016
- Oversee all social media, digital and print publications to increase awareness of mission
- Increase community awareness and participation of annual Hunger Walk fundraising event through marketing strategies and volunteer engagement
DATABASE COORDINATOR
Pine Rest Foundation
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Develop processes for accurate donor and gift records, and fulfill donor acknowledgement letters, development reports, and mailing lists
- Transition database to Raiser’s Edge NXT
- Collaborate with Finance Department on monthly reconciliations and accounting needs
KATHY AGARD FELLOW FOR COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY
Dorothy A Johnson Center For Philanthropy
02.2014 - 05.2015
- Collaborate with philanthropic thought leaders to increase awareness of Michigan philanthropic best practices, documenting in an interactive online platform
- Wrote philanthropic leader and project profiles, used in K-12, undergraduate, and graduate coursework statewide
Education
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - Nonprofit Management and Leadership
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MIBACHELOR OF ARTS - SOCIOLOGY
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MISkills
Donor communications
Project management
Fundraising campaign management
Event planning
Volunteer management
Public speaking
Timeline
Partner Success Strategist
FreeWill
04.2022 - Current
FUNDRAISING MARKETING MANAGER
Bethany Christian Services
02.2020 - 04.2022
Annual Giving Officer
Grand Valley State University
02.2019 - 02.2020
Annual Fund Manager
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
08.2016 - 02.2019
MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Access of West Michigan
12.2015 - 08.2016
DATABASE COORDINATOR
Pine Rest Foundation
06.2015 - 12.2015
KATHY AGARD FELLOW FOR COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY
Dorothy A Johnson Center For Philanthropy
02.2014 - 05.2015
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - Nonprofit Management and Leadership
Grand Valley State University
BACHELOR OF ARTS - SOCIOLOGY
Hillsdale College
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