Ben Northington

● Managed four units (Prospect Research, Financial Analysis, Database Management
and Donor Relations) with the goal of providing support to all supporters of the
university, including the president, alumni, faculty, staff, and volunteers
● Developed and toke responsibility for creating and managing the annual budget,
managing the foundation, including setting, and meeting annual and long-term goals
in support of the operational and strategic goals
● Evaluated and developed reporting tools for philanthropic endeavors as needed
● Evaluated fundraising performance
● Reported fundraising progress and other reporting needs
● Served as liaison to the Foundation Board of Directors
● Use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

 Developed, tracked, and reported on the fiscal position of Institutional
Advancement and Tennessee State University's Foundation (TSU Foundation).
Prepared reports, presentations and other materials for the TSU Foundation Board
of Directors, University Leadership, and other external constituents.
 Maintain professional working relationships with national funding agencies and
administrative offices on campus.
 Facilitated communications and negotiations between the Foundation Board and
its endowment financial advisors, vendors, and constituents.
 Monitored and developed procedures for budget expenditures and reconciliation.

 Assisted in establishing strategic fundraising goals, identifying the annual budget
needed to fulfill the obligations the TSU Foundation in support of the University's
mission.
 Provided fiscal forecasting, planning, execution, and assessment for
comprehensive fundraising campaigns.
 Maintained current knowledge as it relates to federal and state fiscal regulations,
policies, and trends, ensuring that the University and TSU Foundation remains
compliant.
Partnered on events and fundraising initiatives with the University and the TSU
Foundation to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints and sponsorship
intentions.

• Projected and analyzed the financial needs of the foundation and all subsidiary
  accounts held within the foundation.
   Maintained day- to-day fiscal operations of the Foundation.
   Prepared monthly investment portfolio reconciliations.
   Monitored all restricted funds and scholarship funds.
   Prepared all annual reports to governmental units, including corporate annual
  reports, federal form 990 filings, federal title III reporting, internal and external
  surveys.
   Reviewed of all depository transactions for the foundation and daily review of all
  expenditures for the foundation.
   Liaison for the Board of Directors with investment advisors and financial
  representatives.
   Monitored daily budgetary activities. Assisted the executive director, as necessary.