Blamo Jaurey
Queens,NY
Summary
Dedicated Non-Profit professional with over 15 years’ experience leading strategy, donor relations, fundraising, and events management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Development
Auburn Seminary
04.2020 - 07.2024
- Reporting directly to the President & Dean, provided thought leadership to develop and execute on development & fundraising strategies designed to meet Auburn's budget and organizational goals
- Responsible for an annual fundraising goal of $3M
- Lead fundraising activities to further the impact of Auburn fundraising and donor engagement, including Annual Lives of Commitment Benefit Breakfast, Dean's Lecture Series, President's Global Forum, and collaborate in planning and execution of other special events and programmatic initiatives
- Supported senior leadership in furthering Auburn's capital campaign strategies and priorities during CEO transition
- Secured major gifts from high net worth individuals through cultivation efforts, tailored proposals, and stewardship activities.
- Secured 100% Board Giving in 2023 with a minimum giving value of $5,000 and maximum giving of just over $150,000
- Worked with senior management to define project scope and direction, creating inter-departmental frameworks to drive successful project execution.
- Managed Development staff of three including, Associate Director of Institutional Partnership, Manager of Donor Engagement, and Development Associate.
- Collaborated with finance for monthly reconciliation of gifts, and pledges; budget preparation and forecasting
- Expanded the organization''s network of supporters through targeted outreach, events, and partnership development.
- Successfully planned and executed special events that raised awareness about the organization''s mission while generating new sources of support.
- Enhanced donor relationships with personalized communication plans and regular updates on project progress.
Associate Director, Individual Partnerships
Auburn Seminary
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided thought leadership and work closely with Vice President, Strategic Philanthropy to identify, prioritize and match current donors and emerging prospects; build new and deepen existing relationships
- Launched individual prospect and donor matrix and calendar of deadlines and engagement
- Managed and tracked portfolio of donors, formulated strategies to cultivate and solicit donors for Auburn priorities: supported Auburn staff to develop, evaluate and track portfolio activities
- Worked collaboratively across departments to create and execute engagement opportunities and events
- Generated fundraising forecasts, analysis and reports; and maintain accuracy of individual giving records
- Oversee Development & Communications Staff in management of annual Benefit Breakfast
- Led the assessment and transition of donor database management systems including: CRM, tracking, and project management.
Donor Engagement Associate
Auburn Seminary
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Responsible for assisting in the execution of strategies and activities for key fundraising initiatives
- Managed relationships and stewardship of the Auburn donor community, and opportunities for engagement
- Conducted prospect research and prepare briefings for donor visits
- Managed the facilitation of cross-functional engagement as needed between Auburn departments to strengthen donor communications programs, and special events
- Managed annual Lives of Commitment Benefit Breakfast activities: event timeline, mailed and electronic invitations, vendor contracts, honoree hotel bookings, table arrangements, and seating assignments, and event run of show.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
Philanthropy Associate
Auburn Seminary
02.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed database, created constituent records and updated as necessary
- Responsible for creation of gift opportunity records and timely gift acknowledgement letters
- Conducted prospect research and manage research files
- Provided administrative support for Development leadership team as directed
Assistant ToMinister & Member Services Coordinator
All Souls Church
08.2004 - 09.2012
- Organized and managed the executive office, maintaining a highly organized and efficient work space
- Created and distributed weekly updates to executive team, providing timely and accurate information
- Developed and implemented procedures that improved operational efficiency by nearly 100%
- Compiled, analyzed, and synthesized data from various sources to generate insights for the executive team
- Coordinated complex travel and meeting arrangements for the executive team, optimizing cost and efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Hunter College
New York, NY01.2010
Associate of Arts -
La Guardia Community College
New York, NY01.2008
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Budget Management
- Events Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Cross Team Collaboration
- Customer Relationship Management
- Development Operations Management
- Fundraising
- Leadership
- Marketing & Social Media Platforms
- Microsoft Office
- Prospect Research
- Staff Supervision
Timeline
Director of Development
Auburn Seminary
04.2020 - 07.2024
Associate Director, Individual Partnerships
Auburn Seminary
01.2018 - 01.2020
Donor Engagement Associate
Auburn Seminary
01.2017 - 12.2017
Philanthropy Associate
Auburn Seminary
02.2015 - 01.2017
Assistant ToMinister & Member Services Coordinator
All Souls Church
08.2004 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Arts -
Hunter College
Associate of Arts -
La Guardia Community College
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