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Dara Worrell

Knoxville,TN

Summary

Seasoned communications specialist and special projects manager focusing on external relations which include the following: donor communications, budget preparation, department job searches, marketing plans and promotions, and special event planning. Extensive experience in development leadership, securing resources, relationship cultivation, donor collaboration, fundraising reports, and cross functional team supervision.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Foundation Strategic Advisor

Hillcrest Healthcare
04.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives, improving overall company performance.
  • Mentored junior staff members, fostering culture of professional growth and continuous improvement.
  • Championed innovative thinking within organization, leading brainstorming sessions aimed at uncovering new ideas and solutions.
  • Contributed expertise towards crafting grant applications for funding opportunities that supported organizational growth efforts.

Development Director

Legacy Parks Foundation
02.2022 - 09.2023
  • Cultivated relationships with community, business and local civic leaders in order to draw attention Legacy Parks Foundation and bring in new donors and volunteers.
  • Created fundraising strategies tied to Legacy Parks Foundation's mission, programs and goals.
  • Attended special events, acting as client representative and making new contacts with possible donors.
  • Established regular communication channels with donors, maintaining transparency about organizational activities and accomplishments.

Senior Associate Athletic Director

University of Tennessee
07.1992 - 02.2022
  • Extensive experience in development leadership, securing resources, relationship cultivation, donor collaboration, fundraising reports, and cross functional team supervision.
  • Boosted overall team morale by creating positive work environment and encouraging open communication channels among colleagues.
  • Coordinated women's athletics endowments and capital fundraising projects. Helped lead transition to combine men's and women's athletic development offices.
  • Began Tennessee Athletics career as intern and retired as Senior Associate Athletic Director. Extensive experience in external relations related to donor athletic fundraising and benefits. Coordinated many special events ranging from team reunions, anniversaries, and T Club Letterman events.

Education

Master of Science -

University of Tennessee

Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing

Tennessee Technological University

Skills

  • Marketing
  • Project Management
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Scenario Planning

Leadership Experience

  • Teacher of First Year Studies/University of Tennessee Fall Semesters
  • Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Board 2018-2020
  • Pat Summitt Foundation Campus Liaison 2011-2022
  • H.A.B.I.T Volunteer (Human Animal Bonding In TN) 2016-2020
  • Helen Ross McNabb Tennis Challenger Board 2010-2021

Timeline

Foundation Strategic Advisor

Hillcrest Healthcare
04.2024 - Current

Development Director

Legacy Parks Foundation
02.2022 - 09.2023

Senior Associate Athletic Director

University of Tennessee
07.1992 - 02.2022

Master of Science -

University of Tennessee

Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing

Tennessee Technological University

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