Cassi Steedley
Austin
Summary
Mission-driven leader with a proven record of cultivating strong relationships, empowering volunteers, and coaching teams to exceed ambitious fundraising goals. Experienced in recruiting high-impact candidates, improving team performance, and mentoring staff across the organization. Recognized nationally for expertise in volunteer engagement and communication, with multiple speaking roles on recruitment and team strategies. Prepared to step into a Director role with a focus on people leadership and organizational growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Campaign Manager
Blood Cancer United
06.2023 - Current
- Led the Visionaries campaign by coaching volunteer teams and implementing strategic campaign plans that drove $657K raised in Year 1, exceeding the goal by $157K.
- Guided teams through tailored fundraising strategies, contributing to $601K raised in Year 2, and strengthening long-term donor and volunteer engagement.
- Recruited and developed high-impact volunteer leaders, placing the market in the top 10 nationally for campaign performance in the current cycle.
- Selected to speak on three national calls on team member cultivation and volunteer development, and recognized internally as a subject-matter expert in these areas.
- Built and maintained strong, trust-based relationships with volunteers, candidates, community partners, and internal teams, driving sustained engagement and high campaign performance.
- Coached candidates throughout campaign cycles to maximize fundraising potential, resulting in consistently strong performance and year-over-year volunteer retention.
- Stepped into higher-level responsibilities as needed, demonstrating ownership, initiative, and readiness for expanded leadership within the organization.
Senior Recruiter
Bulls Eye Recruiting, LLC
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Implemented recruitment strategies for multiple sectors including but not limited to: Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Production.
- Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
- Recognized areas of growth within end-to-end recruitment process and offered solutions for greater success.
- Created content that helped promote the company's brand.
- Collaborated with internal peers, external teams, and network to further understand market trends and cutting-edge recruitment strategies.
- Worked directly with CEO to implement organizational tools to help increase efficiency.
Elementary School Teacher
Pflugerville ISD
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Designed and presented lesson plans for 4 academic subjects using a variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created action plans for 24 different students based on data points from observations and testing.
- Scheduled and directed community engagement activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Partnered with internal teams to create strategies that will promote success.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians, and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Incorporated various uses of technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
Texas State University
San Marcos05.2019
Texas Teachers Certification -
Texas Teachers
Austin, TX05.2019
Skills
- Strategic Fundraising Planning
- Volunteer Recruitment & Engagement
- Coaching & Motivational Leadership
- Goal Setting & Achievement
- Strategic Relationship Building (Internal & External)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Relationship Building & Volunteer Management
- Time & Priority Management
- Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
- Clear & Impactful Communication
- Executive Communication & Presentation Skills
- High-Pressure Deadline Management
- Strategic Communications
Accomplishments
- National Call Speaker (2024–2025) on team member cultivation, volunteer recruitment, and leadership committee engagement.
- Ambassador for the 2025 Visionaries of the Year Conference, representing high-performing campaign leadership and best practices.
- Inspirational Growth Award Recipient (July 2024) for exceptional leadership impact, team development, and fundraising performance.
- Featured Speaker at the TalentNet Conference at SXSW (March 2023) on leadership, engagement, and professional development.
- Rookie Teacher of the Year (2021–2022) recognized for excellence, innovation, and strong relationship-building skills early in career.
Timeline
Campaign Manager
Blood Cancer United
06.2023 - Current
Senior Recruiter
Bulls Eye Recruiting, LLC
05.2022 - 04.2023
Elementary School Teacher
Pflugerville ISD
08.2021 - 05.2022
Texas Teachers Certification -
Texas Teachers
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
Texas State University