Bre'land Cook
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated and committed Development Director with experience working with some of the biggest names in sports and philanthropy. Have had the opportunity to work with clients such as Super Bowl Champion & MVP Kansas City Cheifs QB Patrick Mahomes, Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa, Las Vegas Raiders DE Maxx Crosby, New Orleans Saints DE Cameron Jordan, New England Patriots WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, the United States Navy SEALs, The Black College Football Hall of Fame, Polynesian Football Hall of Fame, and others.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Development
Coaching Charities
Las Vegas , NV
04.2024 - Current
- Monitored budgets related to development activities.
- Managed the coordination of special events such as galas, golf tournaments, luncheons.
- Organized donor information in a database system for easy access.
- Negotiated vendor contracts related to fundraising events and activities.
- Assisted in the design and implementation of donor recognition programs.
- Directed social media campaigns, developed marketing materials, executed in-person fundraisers and served as articulate, enthusiastic, and visible spokesperson.
- Optimized program budgets, outreach and results with strategic fundraising plans.
- Managed fundraising communications, media interviews, press releases and media kits.
- Coordinated large-scale events to engage with donors and provide presentations regarding fundraising initiatives.
- Facilitated meetings between senior leadership and potential donors.
- Oversaw the creation of grant proposals for submission to local, state and federal agencies.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet organizational goals.
Development Coordinator
Coaching Charities
Las Vegas, NV
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Managed social media accounts dedicated to promoting development efforts.
- Assisted in the production of grant proposals for private foundations and government agencies.
- Organized volunteer recruitment drives for special projects and events.
- Cultivated relationships with new donors through personal visits, email campaigns, and phone calls.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA05-2023
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Fundraising
- Campaign execution
- Fundraising expertise
- Quality Control
- Customer Relationship Management
- Decision-Making
- Event Planning
- Professional Demeanor
- Effective Communication
- Self Motivation
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Relationship Building
- Goal Setting
- Time management abilities
Projects and Events
- Assisted in the planning, organization, and execution of the 15AndTheMahomies Foundation Golf Classics in Honolulu, Hawaii and Las Vegas, Nevada for Kansas City Chiefs Qarterback Patrick Mahomes.
- Assisted in negotiating a title partnership deal with Allstate Insurance for the HBCU Legacy Bowl, presented by the Black College Football Hall of Fame.
- Worked with multiple universities (Florida State, McNeese State, North Texas, LA Tech) on behalf of the SEAL Legacy Foundation to coordinate engaging fundraising campaigns to benefit the foundation.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of the 2023 Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Pacific Goodwill mission to American Samoa, New Zealand, & Samoa.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of the Inaugural Evening with Maxx Crosby Gala in Las Vegas, Nevada with partners such as Dana White and UFC.
- Worked with University of Tennessee Quarterback Nico Iamaleava to establish his non-profit foundation and provide a grant in the amount of $10,000 to a Knoxville, TN school for children with special needs.
- Helped USC Wide Receiver Zachariah Branch and brother, USC Safety Zion Branch establish their non-profit foundation and provide a $5,000 grant to the Boys and Girls Club of Los Angeles.
- Assisted in the coordination of galas in Boston, Dallas, Nashville & Houston for donors to the SEAL Legacy Foundation.
- Worked on high-level partnerships with sponsors such as Coors Light, the National Football League, New Orleans Saints, State of Louisiana and others to benefit the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Development
Coaching Charities
04.2024 - Current
Development Coordinator
Coaching Charities
12.2022 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
McNeese State University