Ali Holton
Tampa Bay,,FL
Summary
Experienced Fundraiser: 12+ years as a proven fundraiser focused on diversifying revenue in strategic relationships, corporate partners and individual portfolio growth.
Non-Profit Leader: 15+ years as a conservation-driven leader with an unwavering commitment to empowering people for transformative change.
Marine Biologist: 20+ years in the environmental and animal welfare sector working across silos to connect global stakeholders to move nonprofit missions forward.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
FishHawk TNR Animal Rescue
01.2013 - Current
- Lead, support and deliver FHTNRs mission of spay and neuter, animal rescue and awareness, while overseeing organizational operations of 75+ volunteers
- Create, implement and manage donor giving and gift portfolio of over 500 individuals while fundraising 6-figures annually
- Foster work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover
- Identify appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns
Development Manager
The Ocean Foundation
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Identify and cultivate donations to support the overall operations of the organization with a strong focus on unrestricted funds for a 12+ million/year organization
- Exceeded organizational FY goals as part of a team who brought in 5.7 million dollars leading to the most successful year in fundraising in organizational history
- Expanded unrestricted revenue through strategic prospecting, corporate partnership cultivation, foundational grants and individual donors
- Work collaboratively across teams: integrating development, marketing, and communications to maximize individual giving impacts through digital fundraising
Corporate Philanthropy Manager
United Way Suncoast
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Cultivated new business development, strategy and long-term relationships
- Managed and grew a 1 million dollar+ portfolio through stewardship, events, cause-marketing and workplace campaigns
- Intentionally strategized development and maintenance of high quality relationships with individuals and corporations to attract and sustain resources to support organization's strategic direction
- Accurately projected annual and multi-year revenue through workplace portfolio
Public Relations and Events Manager
SPCA Of Manatee County
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Managed all public outreach and social media communications to encourage organization's mission and brand growth while increasing animal adoptions
- Represented organization to public, government agencies and other external sources
- Developed key and valuable relationships with the community
- Planned and executed events to promote outreach, adoption, education, community involvement and donor relations
Education Events Coordinator
The Florida Aquarium
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Expert advisor for event coordination of aquarium programs
- Connected guests to animal experiences and educational engagements
- Provided high level of customer service by engaging customers questions and concerns
General Manager
Brandon Puppy Palace
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Managed daily operations of a 12,000 sq. ft. animal boarding, grooming and dog daycare facility
- Operations and management of a staff of 20+; creating a positive and cohesive work environment through meetings, mentoring and team building
- Generated over $950,000 in annual revenue; continuously exceeding monthly goals by innovative marketing, partnerships and expanding clientele base
- Created new revenue streams, outreach opportunities and maintained all social media, marketing and branding
Assistant Scientist
Terra Environmental Services, Inc.
03.2011 - 12.2011
- Sorted zooplankton and benthic marine, estuary and freshwater macro-invertebrates as part of biological monitoring project in Tampa Bay
- Identified and indexed invertebrates with aid of dissecting microscopes in a Florida-based marine lab
- Maintained accuracy rate of 95%+ per DEP protocols
Education
Master of Science - Biodiversity, Wildlife And Ecosystem Health
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, UK2021
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science & Policy
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL2010
Skills
- Non-profit Management & Operations
- Marine Conservation Programs
- Fundraising & New Business
- Event Planning
- Visionary Strategist
- Community Engagement & Outreach
- Individual & Corporate Gift Development
- Media & Press Relations
Additional Experience
- Advisory Board Member of Aparicio-Levy Technical College Vet Assisting Program - 2019-current
- Wildlife Journalist- Column: Florida Wildlife with Ali- Osprey Observer 2019-current
- 15 year active member of the Florida State Animal Response Coalition 2007-current
Professional Internships
- Lowry Park Zoo- Elephant and Rhino Care Team- Summer 2014- full time
- Sarasota County Sea Turtle Protection Program- April-October 2011 - full time
- Mote Marine Lab- Sea Turtle Care/Research Team- March 2009- March 2010 - full time
Professional Volunteering
- Sea Turtle Hatchling Rehabilitation- Mote Marine Laboratory (8 years)
- Volunteer Coordinator- Deep Horizon Oil Spill- SRQ Dept. of Natural Resources (1 year)
- Sea Turtle Conservation/Research Nesting Trackers - Mote Marine Laboratory (2 years)
- Wildlife Rehabilitator- Wildlife Ministries and Wildlife Inc (1 year)
- Dolphin and Whale Hospital- Mote Marine Laboratory (1 year)
Timeline
Development Manager
The Ocean Foundation
07.2023 - 12.2024
Corporate Philanthropy Manager
United Way Suncoast
03.2022 - 07.2023
Public Relations and Events Manager
SPCA Of Manatee County
01.2020 - 02.2021
Education Events Coordinator
The Florida Aquarium
06.2019 - 01.2020
General Manager
Brandon Puppy Palace
04.2018 - 06.2019
Executive Director
FishHawk TNR Animal Rescue
01.2013 - Current
Assistant Scientist
Terra Environmental Services, Inc.
03.2011 - 12.2011
Master of Science - Biodiversity, Wildlife And Ecosystem Health
University of Edinburgh
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science & Policy
University of South Florida
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