ELIOT RAFFIT
Fresh Meadows,NY
Summary
Strategic, talented, and accomplished fundraising professional with extensive experience crafting and executing development strategies that drive successful fundraising campaigns and market expansion. Expertise in securing national partnerships and leveraging public relations to maximize brand awareness, foster donor loyalty, and increase impact. Passionate leader who builds consensus and promotes engagement to advance organizational missions, sales and marketing. Committed to delivering on revenue targets.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing and Sales Specialist
ELIOT RAFFIT
Fresh Meadows, NY
01.2008 - Current
- Designed and executed branding and marketing campaigns for various businesses and startups
- Developed creative content, advertising materials, and brand visuals to drive engagement
- Implemented marketing strategies that expanded brand reach and customer acquisition
Development Director
EISENHOWER IKE CENTER
Milwaukee, WI
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Raised $11M+ through high-impact fundraising campaigns and donor engagement
- Expanded donor networks and strengthened relationships with major benefactors
- Developed compelling marketing materials to drive awareness and donations
Director of Marketing & Sales
IKE'S GOURMET DOG TREATS
Milwaukee, WI
01.2019 - 12.2024
- Led the national brand launch, securing partnerships with major retailers and KeHE
- Won international competition, taking brand to 25M viewers on QVC, selling out with every airing
- Built and managed digital marketing, website, and social media campaigns
- Created product branding, packaging, and promotional strategies to drive consumer appeal
- Drove retail and e-commerce sales while overseeing customer service and logistics
Brand Strategy & Communications Director
ELIOT RAFFIT X
Fresh Meadows, NY
02.2009 - 11.2024
- Launched a luxury design brand, securing partnerships with Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Harrods
- Led brand strategy, digital marketing, and high-profile PR campaigns to elevate brand presence
Brand, Design & Marketing Director
RAFFIT RIBBONS
Fresh Meadows, NY
01.2008 - 10.2024
- Expanded product line to 8,000+ SKUs, growing market reach and brand awareness
- Managed a 400+ person sales force, optimizing distribution and business development
- Secured high-profile media coverage in Vogue, Martha Stewart Living, Real Simple, and Brides
Education
Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) - Architecture, Art, and Planning
Cornell University
Skills
- Marketing & Branding
- Sales & Business Development
- Creative Direction
- Fundraising & Partnerships
- Brand Identity & Positioning
- Sales Strategy & Negotiations
- Visual Storytelling & Design
- Donor Relations & Community Engagement
- Digital & Social Media Marketing
- E-commerce & Online Marketplaces
- Nonprofit Fundraising Strategies
- Content Creation & SEO
- PR & Advertising Campaigns
- Sponsorship & Corporate Partnerships
- Event Planning & Promotions
- Adobe Creative Suite
- CRM & Donor Database Management
- Digital Marketing & SEO
- Google Analytics, Keyword Strategy, Content Optimization
- Design & Branding: Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Social Media & PR: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Influencer Marketing
- Fundraising & CRM Tools: Salesforce, Donor Management Systems
- Marketing communications
- Corporate fundraising
- Annual giving campaigns
- Capital campaigns
- Online fundraising
- Fundraising expertise
- CRM integration
- Development tracking system design
Timeline
Development Director
EISENHOWER IKE CENTER
01.2019 - 01.2025
Director of Marketing & Sales
IKE'S GOURMET DOG TREATS
01.2019 - 12.2024
Brand Strategy & Communications Director
ELIOT RAFFIT X
02.2009 - 11.2024
Marketing and Sales Specialist
ELIOT RAFFIT
01.2008 - Current
Brand, Design & Marketing Director
RAFFIT RIBBONS
01.2008 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) - Architecture, Art, and Planning
Cornell University
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