Caitlin Williams
Clinton Township,MI
Summary
I recently moved to southern Michigan and I am looking for a job in the non-profit sector where I can use my annual giving and event expertise to make a positive impact in higher education. I'm passionate and committed to making a meaningful contribution to any team I join.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Annual Giving & Alumni Coordinator
North Central Michigan College Foundation
Petoskey, MI
05.2022 - Current
- Developed content, audiences, and timelines for foundation print and digital communications, such as newsletters, e-newsletters, and social media campaigns.
- Planned, implemented, and evaluated annual giving activities such as direct mail, online giving, and in-person solicitation.
- Communicated the NCMC vision, mission, strategic plans, and funding priorities through various communication channels.
- Innovated new approaches to engage donors and increase funding.
- Coordinated large-scale events to engage with donors and provide presentations regarding fundraising initiatives.
Communication Graduate Assistant
GVSU School of Communications
Allendale, MI
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Manage and create content for social media web pages (Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram)
- Manage and update department website
- Write and distribute School of Communication weekly newsletter
- Assisted in recruitment of undergraduate students to the School of Communications
Events and Communications Assistant
North Central Michigan College Foundation
Petoskey, MI
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Oversaw creation of multiple marketing initiatives
- Participated in cultivation of donor relationships
- Assisted in organizing major college events
- Assist in planning, writing, and managing monthly newsletter
Education
Master of Science - Communication Studies
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Studies
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI12.2021
Associate of Arts - General Studies
North Central Michigan College
Petoskey, MI12-2019
About Me
I am the Annual Giving & Alumni Coordinator at North Central Michigan College Foundation. I have 3 years of experience working in the non-profit sector and over 7 years of experience in event coordination, as well as expertise in Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge, Mailchimp, and all mainstream social media platforms. As a community college alum, I am passionate about influencing positive change in higher education because I understand its value.
Affiliations
- 2022 Graduate School Citations for Academic Excellence: Academic Excellence in the Degree Program
- 2020 Wind In The Sails Superior Student Award recipient
Timeline
Annual Giving & Alumni Coordinator
North Central Michigan College Foundation
05.2022 - Current
Communication Graduate Assistant
GVSU School of Communications
08.2021 - 05.2022
Events and Communications Assistant
North Central Michigan College Foundation
04.2021 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Communication Studies
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Studies
Grand Valley State University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
North Central Michigan College
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