Dedicated Nonprofit professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
School Engagement Director
American Heart Association
04.2021 - Current
Developed and maintained relationships with educators, administrators, and school districts to provide service-learning opportunities, with a strong emphasis on educational experiences for students and families.
Coordinated virtual celebrations to recognize the contributions of educators, survivors, students, and their families, highlighting the role of participation in the program.
Designed, implemented, and continuously evaluated tailored school programs that not only support volunteers through successful fundraising events but also align with school wellness initiatives and curriculum.
Evaluated strategies to assess the effectiveness of the programs and used data-driven insights to make necessary adjustments.
Regularly monitored and reported on the progress of the school programs to ensure they are meeting their objectives and continuously improving.
Exceeded revenue goals each FY with notable success in FY 23 with 132% growth or $129K over goal.
Resource Development Manager
Pikes Peak United Way
01.2020 - 04.2021
Managed a diverse donor portfolio of individuals and various companies. Conducted thorough research on companies' community impact statements to align with and foster a mutually beneficial partnership, working closely with team members to ensure a comprehensive understanding of each company's impact.
Developed and maintained relationships with donors and company leaders to ensure organizational success and meet the needs of the donors, leveraging the strengths of our team to provide exceptional service.
Regularly evaluated the effectiveness of engagement strategies and made necessary adjustments based on data-driven insights, in collaboration with the team.
Collaborated with the Marketing team to create meaningful donor events and communication strategies to support donor engagement. This included researching best practices and evaluating the impact of these strategies on donor engagement, all while fostering a strong team environment.
Organizational Engagement Manager
Griffith Centers for Children
08.2018 - 01.2020
Collaborated closely with the Executive Leadership Team and HR to devise an employee engagement strategy that fostered a culture of safety, social responsibility, and growth. This strategy was pivotal in creating a culture of awareness across the organization.
Led the planning and execution of a comprehensive communications strategy. Managed marketing initiatives, which included the design, production, and distribution of the organization's collateral.
Oversaw the development, management, and enhancement of the organization's website and digital presence to ensure optimal user experience and engagement. Initiated and maintained a monthly internal newsletter, a key instrument in promoting transparency and fostering awareness among all employees.
The newsletter, along with the digital presence, played a crucial role in maintaining open lines of communication within the organization.
New Business Development Administrative Assistant
Griffith Centers for Children
06.2016 - 08.2018
Prepared and managed correspondence with external donors, volunteers, and board members, supporting fundraising projects. Successfully executed three annual fundraising events, generating $20,000 in revenue.
Designed and implemented the RELOAD program, facilitating an 8% increase in Truancy services.
Provided administrative support for new business development, with a focus on the development and implementation of training programs.
Developed comprehensive onboarding materials and facilitated the onboarding process for contracted providers.
Database Manager and File Compliance Associate
Griffith Centers for Children
10.2013 - 05.2016
Managed the Intuit QuickBase database, focusing on data management and report generation. Involved in data collection for the COA process and maintained compliance for 500+ client files.
Designed File Compliance procedures and trained junior staff on database management best practices, improving overall team efficiency and reducing errors.
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Development And Leadership
Saint Joesph's University
06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Denver
06.2013
Skills
Relationship Building
Strategic Thinking
Fundraising Events
Donor Management
Verbal and written communication
Business Development
Corporate Social Responsibility
Additional Information
American Heart Association 2022-2023 School Engagement Director of the Year
Leadership Pikes Peak LeadershipNow class of 2020
The National Society of Leadership and Success - Member 2016 - present
Timeline
School Engagement Director
American Heart Association
04.2021 - Current
Resource Development Manager
Pikes Peak United Way
01.2020 - 04.2021
Organizational Engagement Manager
Griffith Centers for Children
08.2018 - 01.2020
New Business Development Administrative Assistant
Griffith Centers for Children
06.2016 - 08.2018
Database Manager and File Compliance Associate
Griffith Centers for Children
10.2013 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Organizational Development And Leadership
BLS Instructor at American Red Cross and American Heart Association CPR, Heart CPRBLS Instructor at American Red Cross and American Heart Association CPR, Heart CPR
Development Director, School Engagement at American Heart Association, American Stroke AssociationDevelopment Director, School Engagement at American Heart Association, American Stroke Association