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Danielle LeBron

Cambria Heights,NY

Summary

Self-motivated Development Associate with a proven track record at A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham to carry out institutional and individual relationship management, and enhancing donor communication approaches and strategies. Excelled in the strategic planning of the annual A.I.M. Homecoming Gala, raising $250,000 annually, and leveraging the fundraising database and organizational knowledge to optimize operations. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills, and a commitment to driving growth and efficiency.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Development Associate

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham
New York, NY
02.2023 - Current
  • Manage the donor database (Network for Good) by maintaining accurate donor information, collecting detailed donor reports, updating event attendance, updating records with gifts and contributions for general operations and special events, creating campaign pages, and creating customized acknowledgment letters.
  • Research and analyze donor data to identify cultivation opportunities for development.
  • Oversee and manage current and potential institutional funders, and write grant applications, including Letters of Interest, Renewal Applications, and New Applications, with associated organizational and project budgets.
  • Identify and solicit individual donors who give $1,500 or less. Develop and nurture strong, trusting relationships.
  • Manage communications, special event planning, and stewardship of potential donors for our newest membership program, A.I.Mbassadors.
  • Assist with planning, managing, and executing the organization's largest annual fundraising event, which raises over $250,000 annually.
  • Created internal tracking sheets and communication strategies to improve the efficiency of donor relations operations.
  • Track and manage fundraising budget and gala budget as well as communicating any financial updates to the full development team, finance team, and Executive Director.
  • Collaborate with internal staff members to ensure the successful execution of donor cultivation events.
  • Work with the Marketing Manager to draft communication materials for monthly blasts, letters, brochures, one-pagers, and postcards intended for both internal and external audiences

Hiring and Selling Supervisor

Victoria Secret PINK
Valley Stream, New York
2020 - 03.2023
  • Support business performance targets to drive improvements in sales and customer satisfaction levels.
  • Collaborate with management and executives and make strategy recommendations based on insights into sales operations.
  • Organize and update schedules to optimize coverage for expected customer demands.
  • Generate effective sales strategies and teach new employees company's procedures and policies.
  • Exceed targeted goals and quotas through upselling and strategic customer cultivation.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate accounting records by overseeing documentation of sales, purchases and requisitions.

Arts Administrator

RIOULT Dance Center
Astoria, New York
2017 - 2020
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of all project and community engagement activities.
  • Assisted Development Team with budgets and financial reporting for grants and other applications/reports.
  • Identified areas or opportunities for growth within the development department
  • Conducted research on competitor marketing and digital content.
  • Assisted with event logistics, venue scheduling and accommodations.
  • Assisted with the creation of community program activities and agendas.
  • Trained new hires and volunteers on office procedures and policies.
  • Maintained office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.

Marketing/Office Assistant

Shea Theory
New York, New York
2019 - 2022
  • Created proposals for service and product strategies based on marketing data.
  • Assisted in the rebranding initiative by building out the vision board for the current marketing design, researched and vetted graphic designers, tracked design samples in prep for milestone meetings, collaborated with vendors on sample accuracy, monitoring budget costs, and coordinating final sign offs.
  • Kept all social media platforms up to date and collaborated with CEO on all marketing efforts (i.e., direct mail campaigns, email marketing, social media marketing, and tradeshows).
  • Prepared meeting agendas, attended meetings and recorded and transcribed minutes.
  • Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents to improve organizational workflow.
  • Sought out and evaluated vendors, negotiated prices and completed contracts.

Education

Master of Arts - Arts Administration/Executive Leadership

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Dance

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
05.2020

Skills

  • Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Forms, etc)
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • SalesForce
  • Network for Good
  • Canva
  • WorkDay

Accomplishments

  • A.I.M by Kyle Abraham staff representative for IABD COHI MOVE Gamma Co-hort.
  • Deans List Honoree throughout college and graduate school.
  • Received Montclair State University Theater and Dance Service Award.
  • Studied Swedish arts culture and dance at Stockholm University of the Arts, Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Studied Modern and Chinese Folk dance at the Beijing Dance Academy, Beijing, China.

Timeline

Development Associate

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham
02.2023 - Current

Hiring and Selling Supervisor

Victoria Secret PINK
2020 - 03.2023

Arts Administrator

RIOULT Dance Center
2017 - 2020

Marketing/Office Assistant

Shea Theory
2019 - 2022

Master of Arts - Arts Administration/Executive Leadership

University of Kentucky

Bachelor of Arts - Dance

Montclair State University

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