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Daniel Castallian

Berkeley,CA

Summary

Experienced, advocacy-driven development professional with experience in CRM management, donor stewardship, and data strategy. Over 2 years of hands-on experience in nonprofit development operations, including gift processing, reporting, and campaign coordination. Proficient in Raiser's Edge and Salesforce NPSP, with a track record of driving actionable insights and process improvements. Committed to using technology and advocacy to support inclusivity and community empowerment.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

CASA of Contra Costa County

Database Administrator (Contract)
12.2023 - 02.2025

Job overview

  • Assisted in managing donor records for over 5,000 contacts in Raiser’s Edge, including major donors and corporate sponsors, while developing templates to track donor engagement and analyze giving trends.
  • Conducted comprehensive donor research and wealth screenings, producing 100+ page portfolios to support board fundraising strategies and targeted outreach.
  • Co-authored successful grant proposals and supported broader grant research and application efforts to drive funding growth.
  • Contributed to financial planning by reviewing budgets and analyzing income, expenses, and overhead; supported data-driven outreach that increased the organizational budget by 4.1% and improved donor retention by 8–10%.

Mobile Tech to You

Assistant Project Coordinator
09.2022 - 11.2023

Job overview

  • Oversaw service projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely execution.
  • Managed communication between clients and technical teams for seamless delivery.
  • Tracked project status, documented workflows, and ensured service quality.
  • Boosted overall team effectiveness through diligent monitoring of task assignments and due dates.

GW Medical Faculty Associates

EMT-Basic Trainee
01.2022 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Provided pre-hospital emergency care and collaborated with healthcare providers.
  • Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information (HIPAA certified).
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.

Family Builders by Adoption

Assistant Event Coordinator (Internship)
08.2019 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Assisted Event Coordinator in creating detailed timelines for each phase of an event project, ensuring timely completion of all tasks.
  • Maintained donor databases and managed attendance records
  • Designed marketing materials and supported social media campaigns.
  • Enhanced event attendee satisfaction by effectively coordinating logistics and managing event timelines.

George Washington University

Student Research Assistant
08.2017 - 03.2019

Job overview

  • Analyzed survey data using SAS and R to inform faculty-led research.
  • Tracked participant progress and provided regular data reports.
  • Developed strong analytical skills by utilizing statistical software to analyze large datasets for meaningful insights.
  • Assisted in the completion of research projects, conducting literature reviews and gathering relevant information.

Park Day School

Teacher's Assistant (Summer Intern)
05.2017 - 08.2017

Job overview

  • Supported inclusive education plans and coordinated classroom activities.
  • Worked closely with staff to ensure a collaborative learning environment.
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.

Jamba Juice

Lead Barista
10.2014 - 06.2016

Job overview

  • Supervised barista team, ensuring adherence to high-quality standards.
  • Maintained accurate inventory counts to satisfy customer demands and sustain operations.
  • Implemented effective sales strategies to enhance customer relationships.
  • Fostered collaborative work environment among team members, boosting overall productivity.

Education

The George Washington University
Washington, DC

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology (Neuroscience Concentration)
06.2021

Skills

  • CRM & Donor Management: Raiser’s Edge, GiveSmart, GiveButter, Salesforce NPSP (in progress)
  • Database Management & Gift Processing
  • Donor Stewardship, Communications & Relationship Building
  • Grant Writing, Application Support & Financial Tracking
  • Event Planning, Campaign Support & Cross-Team Coordination
  • Data Analysis & Reporting: Google Suite, Excel, SAS, R
  • Creative & Persuasive Writing for Development Communications
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Customer Service

Certification

  • Salesforce Administrator Certification, 2025-06-01
  • Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud Consultant, In Progress
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate, 2024-01-01
  • Raiser's Edge Fundamentals Training, 2023-07-01
  • Grant Writing Certificate, 2022-10-01

Timeline

Database Administrator (Contract)

CASA of Contra Costa County
12.2023 - 02.2025

Assistant Project Coordinator

Mobile Tech to You
09.2022 - 11.2023

EMT-Basic Trainee

GW Medical Faculty Associates
01.2022 - 06.2022

Assistant Event Coordinator (Internship)

Family Builders by Adoption
08.2019 - 03.2020

Student Research Assistant

George Washington University
08.2017 - 03.2019

Teacher's Assistant (Summer Intern)

Park Day School
05.2017 - 08.2017

Lead Barista

Jamba Juice
10.2014 - 06.2016

The George Washington University

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology (Neuroscience Concentration)

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