NINA GALLAGHER
LAS VEGAS,Nevada
Summary
Currently serving as a Development Director for a nonprofit organization. Natural leader successful at strategically boosting fundraising efforts and team performance. Skilled in driving engagement and operational improvements through well-coordinated tactical plans and proven relationship-building abilities. Demonstrated knowledge of business management and revenue development. Talent for directing creative efforts and brand engagement combined with history of surpassing objectives. The opportunity to contribute to the ongoing growth and success of this organization is welcomed.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Director
Helping Hands Of Vegas Valley
North Las Vegas, Nevada
01.2020 - Current
- Increased fundraising donations by 1775%.
- Expanded area events, boosting donor contribution and attendance by 30%
- Cultivated relationships with community, business and local civic leaders in order to draw attention to Helping Hands of Vegas Valley and bring in new donors and volunteers.
- Maintained organization's social media accounts and websites, adding new, exciting content on consistent basis.
- Maintained customer relationships to increase engagement.
- Organized and spoke at events and fundraising efforts.
- Improved processes to increase and follow client-relation feedback and support long-term business strategies.
- Attended special events, acting as representative of Helping Hands of Vegas Valley and making new contacts with possible donors.
- Created fundraising strategies tied to Helping Hands of Vegas Valley's mission, programs and goals.
- Maintained organizations social media accounts and websites, adding new, exciting content on consistent basis.
- Created fundraising materials utilized for social media, websites and mass mailings.
- Identified new sources, both individual and business, of support as donors and vendors.
Board of Trustees Member
Speedway Children's Charities
Las Vegas, Nevada
10.2018 - Current
- Serve as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
- Established brand awareness through volunteering and attending community events.
- Spearheaded new opportunity to raise more funds
- Managed over 50 volunteers during every fundraising event.
Marketing Director
Star Nursery, Inc
Henderson, NV
05.2015 - 03.2019
- Communicated with senior management about marketing initiatives and project metrics, as well as brainstorm fresh strategies
- Negotiated Corporate sponsorships that were both relevant and beneficial to business and community; Partnerships with Vegas Golden Knights, UNLV, Las Vegas Speedway and Review Journal.
- Developed relationships with community partners relevant to commitment to local communities; UNLV, South Point Casino, Boyd Gaming, Walker Furniture - Holiday Program, and Atria Senior Homes.
- Managed sponsorship and donation requests; online, 16 locations/3 states
- Content management for all printed material, social media, website and publication
- Managed Marketing budget and specific GL Accounts related to department
- Identified weaknesses in existing marketing campaigns and develop pragmatic solutions within budgetary constraints
- Organized promotional as well as employee events; Coordinated staff to ensure prompt delivery of materials and merchandise
Specialty Merchandise Buyer
Star Nursery, Inc
Henderson, NV
02.2014 - 05.2015
- Developed, organized, and tracked key performance metrics and company profiles for all vendors in landscape industry; Increased sales by 30%.
- Planned, selected, purchased large quantities of green goods; Assorted succulents, container gardens and houseplants.
- Researched and developed seasonal buying list in order to create interest and support potential increase in sales.
- Set displays for seasonal product and accessories.
- Evaluated green products based on price, quality, speed of delivery
Community Relations Coordinator
Star Nursery, Inc
Henderson, NV
02.2012 - 02.2014
- Coordinated events with community partners in Nevada, Utah and Arizona
- Developed and Created events that were both beneficial for all communities served in and for betterment of this business
- Established educational events for various organizations ranging from several elementary schools as well as senior centers and assisted living communities
- Managed meetings with community partners for over 5 years.
Commercial Sponsorship Coordinator
MCCS
Twentynine Palms, CA
09.2006 - 06.2010
- Solicited over $200k in unrestricted funds to support quality of life programs for military families - Marine Corps and Navy in initial year.
- Established and maintained relationships with existing and potential sponsors, community businesses, corporate contracts, Chamber of Commerce and military support groups
- Developed strategy, targeted population and events with potential sponsors
- Developed proposal packages, sponsorship solicitations and agreements
- Maintained accounting/record keeping
- Created and sold advertising opportunities for additional support
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
Education
B.S - Marketing
University of Denver
Denver, CO05.1996
A.A.S - Hospitality Service Management
Denver Institute of Technology
Denver, CO06.1994
Skills
- Excellent Communication and Decision Making Skills
- Understanding of cultural diversity
- Familiarity with online content marketing and social media development
- Strategies
- Self-motivated, Enthusiastic and Community driven
- Detail-orientated with ability to manage multiple projects
- Collaborative and Efficient
- Motivated by Problem Solving
- Marketing Strategy Development
- Product Marketing
- PR Events
- Market Trend Analysis
Timeline
Development Director
Helping Hands Of Vegas Valley
01.2020 - Current
Board of Trustees Member
Speedway Children's Charities
10.2018 - Current
Marketing Director
Star Nursery, Inc
05.2015 - 03.2019
Specialty Merchandise Buyer
Star Nursery, Inc
02.2014 - 05.2015
Community Relations Coordinator
Star Nursery, Inc
02.2012 - 02.2014
Commercial Sponsorship Coordinator
MCCS
09.2006 - 06.2010
B.S - Marketing
University of Denver
A.A.S - Hospitality Service Management
Denver Institute of Technology
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