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Coeli Baker

Abington,PA

Summary

High Performance nonprofit executive with a proven track record of increasing revenue, developing strategic partnerships, and strengthening brand messaging for improved organizational impact.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CEO / Principal Consultant

BAKER DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
01.2016 - Current
  • Clients include Zia Larson Ray of Light Foundation, Village Care Family Services, Black Fairy Godmother Foundation, Chester Eastside and others
  • Grants and Event revenue $500K
  • Corporate, business and vendor sponsorships
  • Symposium and educational leadership
  • Develop and manage social media and websites
  • Direct Mail and email campaigns
  • Strategic planning and board development.

Development Director

KANSAS CITY FRIENDS OF ALVIN AILEY
11.2013 - 01.2016
  • Increased organization revenue by 60% from $822K to $1.35M
  • Secured significant matching donor funds from prominent foundations
  • Led successful strategic symposia and collaborations, boosting community engagement
  • Maintained highly intensive schedule of visiting with potential donors and delivering compelling presentations and comprehensive fundraising proposals.
  • Responsible for an average of $500K in annual grants revenue.
  • Cultivated relationships with community, business and local civic leaders in order to draw attention to KCFA institution and bring in new donors and volunteers.
  • Researched possible grants and created proposals to submit along with grant applications.

Development Director

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
04.2010 - 09.2011
  • KC Festival of Wine and Food, Lawrence KS Go Red for Women Director, KC Heart Walk Director, Leavenworth, KS Heart Walk Director
  • Achieved #3 in 2011 Charitable Events in Ingram’s Magazine KC Festival of Wine & Food
  • Spearheaded the highest-grossing Wine Festivals in the organization’s 16-year history
  • Elevated the 2010 and 2011 events to the two highest-grossing Wine Festivals with a $50K increase in 2010.

Manager, Special Events

CHILDREN’S TLC
07.2008 - 04.2010
  • KPMG Crown Center Pumpkin Patch, Hunt Midwest Groundhog Run, Red Development Duck Derby
  • Managed major fundraising events, decreasing overall expenses by $100K
  • Secured over 100 Corporate Sponsors and vendor participation by 300%
  • Successfully increased revenue and vendor participation for all events by 2%-18%.

Development Associate / Administrative Services Manager

UIH Family Partners
01.2005 - 07.2006
  • Contributed to a 15%-50% increase in event participation
  • Executed agency mission during the Executive Director’s medical leave.
  • Cultivated relationships with community, business and local civic leaders in order to draw attention to [Type] institution and bring in new donors and volunteers.
  • Identified new sources, both individual and business, of support as donors and vendors.

Skills

  • Nonprofit Strategic Planning
  • Fund Development
  • Grant writing and management
  • Communications/Public Relations
  • Leadership/Management
  • Strategic Visioning
  • Brand Management
  • Inspirational Leadership
  • Public Speaking
  • Business Development
  • Consulting
  • Strategic Planning
  • Change Management

Community Volunteer Activities

  • Abington Senior High School Basketball and Football AFBA Booster President
  • Bethesda Christian Fellowship
  • Village Care Family Services
  • Bethel Family Worship Center, Women’s Leader, Capitol Campaign Committee
  • Election Volunteer – Multiple years Presidential election campaigns
  • Susan Davis Foundation, Interim Executive Director, 2007-2008
  • Lighthouse Christian Church - Community Development Coordinator, Leadership Team

Professional Summary And Qualifications

High-performing nonprofit executive with a proven track record in revenue growth, strategic partnerships, and brand messaging for enhanced organizational impact. Specialized in strategic planning and development for small to mid-size organizations.

Certification

CTACC, Coach Training Alliance Certified Coach

Timeline

CEO / Principal Consultant

BAKER DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
01.2016 - Current

Development Director

KANSAS CITY FRIENDS OF ALVIN AILEY
11.2013 - 01.2016

Development Director

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
04.2010 - 09.2011

Manager, Special Events

CHILDREN’S TLC
07.2008 - 04.2010

Development Associate / Administrative Services Manager

UIH Family Partners
01.2005 - 07.2006

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