Chandler Jameson
Madera,CA
Summary
Dedicated and focused Development Director with over 10 years of fundraising experience, excelling at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player with expertise in event planning, launching campaigns, grant writing and securing large corporate partnerships. Dependable and diplomatic self-starter with a proven ability to direct a variety of initiatives with an elevated level of quality.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Director
California Health Sciences University
2019.07 - Current
- Develops and executes CHSU’S annual fundraising plan, including major gifts
- Secures financial support for the University through the development of relationships with major donors and a large base of annual individual donors
- Sets annual monetary goals and budgets according to short- and long-term goals
- Researches potential sources of, and applies for, grants and public funding
- Oversees the fundraising process and maintains records of receipts and disbursements of funds
- Plans successful fundraising events and campaigns that effectively communicate the mission of the university including The CHSU Ignite the Future Scholarship Gala, The 100 Guild High Tea, CHSU Gives Campaign, The Employee Giving Campaign and Board Match
- Manages and implements fundraising systems including data entry and gift processing
- Develops proposals and reports for all foundation and corporate fundraising
- Produces relevant and informative fundraising literature for distribution to previous donors and the public
- Currently initiating and forming the first women’s Guild at CHSU supporting the Scholarship Fund
Senior Campaign Manager
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
2018.04 - 2019.06
- Promoted to Senior Campaign Manager April 1, 2018
- In addition to all of my duties as Campaign Manager this job also includes: Managed and acts as a resource to Campaign Managers, Specialists and Campaign Assistants in Fresno, Bakersfield and San Luis Obispo California relating to their fundraising campaigns and efforts, as well as provides input for hiring, promotion, and performance of those supervised
- Exceeded FY18 goal and had over 50% YOY growth
- In 2019 raising in seven weeks a recording breaking $421,260 for the Students of the Year Central California campaign
- The “Of the Year” campaigns I helped manage raised 1.9 million dollars
- Acted as an onsite manager during the Students of the Year fundraising event with over 750 guests attending, oversees staff, vendors and volunteers to ensure satisfaction of participants and resolutions of problems
Campaign Manager
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
2016.09 - 2018.04
- Provided input into the development of a strategic plan for the fundraising goals, vendors, volunteer goals and timelines
- Monitors and controls Central California Students of the Year campaign event budgets
- Exceeded FY16 ($180,609) and FY17 ($323,715) goals and had over 70% YOY growth each year
- Achieved success by developing and implementing tools & content, forming and leading an Executive Leadership Committee, securing high level sponsorships, executing campaign standards, identifying, recruiting and managing high level volunteers
- Helps manage and coordinate the Man & Woman of the Year Gala, Volunteer Appreciation dinner, Light the Night walk, Pennies for Patient Assemblies and Patient Access conferences
- Manages all LLS social media pages such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
- Created and manages the Students of the Year website using the program Druple
- Develops and modifies marketing materials (brochures, recruitment promotional flyers, pledge forms) to promote the fundraising campaign
- Maintains a working knowledge of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's mission and programs to promote the Society's fundraising, research and patient initiatives
Administrative Assistant
Tri-Stone International
2013.06 - 2016.01
- Assistant to President of International Produce Marketing Company
- Prepared reports and agendas for the grower and sales team
- Customer relations via phone, email, letters and in person
- Assisted with the development, communication, and implementation of growth strategies
- Ensured corporate compliance of laws and regulations
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication -
California State University, Fresno
05.2016
Skills
- Grant Writing
- Social media expertise
- Event oversight
- Strategic Planning
- Public Speaking
- Fundraising expertise
- Direct Mail Campaigns
- Project Management
- Community relationships
- Data Analysis
- Recruiting
Community Service
Board of Directors’ Assistant, Hunter’s Hope International Foundation
05/2012- Current
- Assist in event planning of fundraisers for 501 (c) 3 nonprofit benefitting pediatric oncology at Valley Children’s Hospital
- Coordinate with Board members to award over 200 Grants currently to children and families at Valley Children’s Hospital dealing with cancer and blood related disorders
Coordinator/ Judge, 58th Annual Peach Blossom Festival
03/2016
- Selected as a 2016 Peach Blossom Festival Judge at CSUF
- Critiqued and analyzed the verbal performance of grammar school students
- Helped young people realize the importance of reading literature aloud
- Instructed students about interpretation, performance and how to be an audience member
- Helped promote the Peach Blossom Festival by using strategic marketing strategies such as commercials, posters and interviews on the local news channels
Timeline
Development Director
California Health Sciences University
2019.07 - Current
Senior Campaign Manager
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
2018.04 - 2019.06
Campaign Manager
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
2016.09 - 2018.04
Administrative Assistant
Tri-Stone International
2013.06 - 2016.01
Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication -
California State University, Fresno
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