Brittany Stricklen Hillyard
Columbus,OH
Summary
Highly accomplished non-profit professional and philanthropic leader with 12+ years of experience. Specializing in government grant compliance and the successful management of multi-million-dollar grant budgets, I excel at driving fundraising initiatives and building impactful community partnerships. My expertise lies in quickly solving complex problems and fostering deep partner engagement to achieve organizational growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Partnership Coordinator
Franklin County Board of Commissioner
01.2023 - Current
- Led all aspects of a county grant cycle, providing vital resources to more than 90 non-profit organizations, overseeing all phases from grant concept design to grant approval process.
- Championed strategic alignment and engagement between grant applicants and Franklin County priorities, resulting in 98% of awarded grants directly supporting key county initiatives serving all Franklin County Residents.
- Directed a $26+ million grant budget, distributing operational, programmatic, and capital funds to community non-profit organizations focusing on affordable housing, neighborhood development, and human services
- Steered communication between county departments and grant applicants; delivered expert guidance on grant application processes, compliance requirements, and funding best practices to 90+ organizations.
Development Director
Star House
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Pioneered Star House’s first development department, securing $3.7M in revenue through annual giving campaigns and major gift solicitations, exceeding the initial budget targets within the first year.
- Executed day-of production and managed logistics for Star House's "CBS 60 Minutes" segment, which yielded over $60,000 in online donations.
- Implemented a diversified fundraising approach utilizing social media, online resources, community events, corporate engagement, and volunteer programs, resulting in increased revenue.
Assistant Director of Donor Experience
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
12.2018 - 10.2020
- Spearheaded new stewardship strategies to help engage over 3,100 new and current donors.
- Achieved a 25% increase in donor participation rates by coordinating and executing 10+ OSU events that enhanced attendee engagement
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with team members to ensure top donor experience.
Advancement Coordinator
Ohioguidestone
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed the creation and distribution of 5 annual giving appeals and fundraising newsletters, resulting in increased donor engagement and awareness of the organization's mission.
- Cultivated relationships with 20 individual and corporate prospects through personalized meetings, identifying key interests and qualifying their potential for future contributions.
- Organized the Giving Tuesday campaign on the Qgiv platform, successfully increasing board participation and leveraging social media channels like Facebook and Instagram to exceed the fundraising goal of $30,000.
Supervisor of Clinical Support
Ohioguidestone
03.2013 - 05.2017
- Led and managed a team of 10 full-time case managers and 20 part-time parent mentors, overseeing daily operations to ensure quality service delivery and goal attainment.
- Developed and implemented training programs that improved team productivity, consistently exceeding the department's 80% average performance metric.
- Conducted comprehensive year-end performance reviews and created individualized professional development plans, resulting in improved employee performance and professional growth.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
Voinovich School of Leadership And Public Affairs, Ohio University
Dublin08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies and Political Science
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH12.2008
Skills
- Decision Making
- Creativity
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Active Listening
- Resilience
- Learning Agility
- Open-Mindfulness
- Conflict Resolution
- Customer Service
- Initiative
- Mentoring/Coaching
- Emotional Intelligence
- CRM- Salesforce, Blackbaud, RaiserEdge
- Canva Pro
- Sprout Social
- Mailchimp
- IWave
- Microsoft Office Suite and Teams
- Adobe Acrobat
- Social Media Platforms
RELATED EXPERIENCE
- Association of Fundraising Professionals
- National Philanthropy Day committee, Member22
- The Columbus Foundation, Fundraising Leadership Academy Graduate, 01/19
- Next Up Columbus, Participant, 01/22
Timeline
Community Partnership Coordinator
Franklin County Board of Commissioner
01.2023 - Current
Development Director
Star House
10.2020 - 01.2023
Assistant Director of Donor Experience
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
12.2018 - 10.2020
Advancement Coordinator
Ohioguidestone
06.2017 - 08.2018
Supervisor of Clinical Support
Ohioguidestone
03.2013 - 05.2017
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
Voinovich School of Leadership And Public Affairs, Ohio University
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies and Political Science
Bowling Green State University
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