Colleen Lucas
Manchester,MD
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Expertise in donor relations, board management, community engagement, and high-level administration support. Proven ability to understand individual needs and provide effective solutions to advance institutional goals
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Director of Donor Relations
McDaniel College
Westminster , MD
2022.09 - Current
- Collaborated with leadership to develop, implement, and assess donor stewardship and engagement plans
- Managed donor fund for stewarding and recognizing annual and endowed donors
- Led cross-divisional processes and strategic support for the Board of Trustees
- Developed donor reports, communicated impact of fund contributions, and managed budgets
- Strategically planned, executed, and analyzed donor events and communications
- Managed Director of Donor Relations and Events.
Director of Stewardship and Advancement Operations
McDaniel College
Westminster , MD
2021.12 - 2022.09
- Collaborated with leadership to develop, implement, and assess donor stewardship plans
- Managed donor fund for stewarding and recognizing donors, developed donor reports
- Prepared materials for the Board of Trustees Governance Committee, assessed trustee term renewals
- Tracked and maintained departmental budgets, communicated with President's Office.
Assistant Director; Institutional Advancement
McDaniel College
Westminster , MD
2019.03 - 2021.12
- Supported Board of Trustees Governance Committee and Institutional Advancement Committee
- Developed fundraising strategy, managed budgets, and operations
- Prioritized scheduling and project management for Vice President
- Supported Planned Giving program, maintained communication records
- Organized team-building activities and staff retreats.
Administrative Assistant; President’s Office
McDaniel College
Westminster , MD
2017.08 - 2019.03
- Strengthened relationships with stakeholders, managed budgets, tracked communication records
- Utilized customer service skills to handle inquiries and concerns
- Plan and execute board meets and events.
Administrative Assistant; IT Department
McDaniel College
Westminster , MD
2016.10 - 2017.08
- Coordinated IT projects, maintained budget, established leave tracking system
- Managed vendor relationships and equipment orders.
Media Clerk
CCPS, Shiloh Middle School
Hampstead , MD
2011.08 - 2016.10
- Managed library and technology inventory, supported programs, provided tech assistance.
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration and Policy
McDaniel College
08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland University College
05.2019
Associates of the Arts - Anthropology, Sociology, Social Work
Carroll Community College
05.2015
Skills
- Stakeholder Relations
- Policy Development
- Reporting Expertise
- Project Management
- Staff Management
- Fundraising Events
- Donor Management
- Financial Reporting
- Budget Management
- Strategic Planning
Professional And Personal Affiliations
- Carroll County Women’s Conference, Steering Committee Member, 05/2022, Current
- Presidential Transition Committee, Committee Member, 03/2021, 08/2021
- Staff Advisory Board, Board Member, 06/2019, Current
- Building Bridges Across Maryland, Program Participant, 08/2017, 05/2018
Professional Recognition
2022 Arch Award Winner
Certification
- Crowd Manager Certified
Accomplishments
- Arch Award Winner 2022
Affiliations
- Carroll County Women's Conference Committee Member, 2022 -current
- Presidential Transition Committee Member, March 2021 -August 2021
- Staff Advisory Board Member, June 2019 - June 2022
- Building Bridges Across Maryland Program Participant, August 2017 - May 2018
Timeline
Senior Director of Donor Relations
McDaniel College
2022.09 - Current
Director of Stewardship and Advancement Operations
McDaniel College
2021.12 - 2022.09
Assistant Director; Institutional Advancement
McDaniel College
2019.03 - 2021.12
Administrative Assistant; President’s Office
McDaniel College
2017.08 - 2019.03
Administrative Assistant; IT Department
McDaniel College
2016.10 - 2017.08
Media Clerk
CCPS, Shiloh Middle School
2011.08 - 2016.10
Master of Science - Public Administration and Policy
McDaniel College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland University College
Associates of the Arts - Anthropology, Sociology, Social Work
Carroll Community College
- Crowd Manager Certified
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