Elise Lawrence
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Director of Foundation Partnerships collaboratively plans and establishes fundraising goals and targets to drive growth. Skilled in strategic planning, process optimization, and communication with internal teams and external audiences. Dedicated to building strong, lasting relationships between non-profit organizations and their philanthropic partners.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Foundation Partnerships
Alliance Defending Freedom
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Established and maintained relationships with high-net-worth corporate and private foundation partners.
- Built and directed a grants team responsible for 10% of organization's annual revenue.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting, and other professional teams to develop key organizational metrics for consistent reporting.
- Improved grant processes resulting in roughly 80% increase in annual grant revenue over a four-year period.
Director of Philanthropy & Stewardship
Alliance Defending Freedom
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Established and maintained relationships with major donors and foundation partners.
- Established goals and procedures for grant solicitation, management, and reporting.
- Wrote grant proposals and managed grants for the major gifts development team.
Foundation Relations Representative
Alliance Defending Freedom
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Wrote annual grant applications and reports for existing foundation partnerships.
- Wrote and provided editorial support for various major donor communications and publications, such as the annual report.
- Provided strategic assistance in goal-setting and process-building for team growth.
Foundation Grant Writer
Alliance Defending Freedom
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Wrote, reviewed, and edited proposals for grants.
- Obtained pertinent organizational financial reports and other data to support grant applications and funding proposals.
- Provided writing and editorial support for various other communications and projects.
Administrative Assistant
Alliance Defending Freedom
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Assisted development team senior leadership in daily administrative tasks.
- Provided editorial support for grant materials and various other projects.
- Developed and maintained shared team calendar to increase team collaboration.
- Maintained databases to track and record constituent data.
Education
Master of Music - Piano Pedagogy
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2016
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN05.2014
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Quality
- Strategic Planning
- Written Communication
- Grant Management
- Relationship Development
Timeline
Director of Foundation Partnerships
Alliance Defending Freedom
05.2021 - 08.2023
Director of Philanthropy & Stewardship
Alliance Defending Freedom
03.2020 - 05.2021
Foundation Relations Representative
Alliance Defending Freedom
02.2019 - 03.2020
Foundation Grant Writer
Alliance Defending Freedom
07.2018 - 01.2019
Administrative Assistant
Alliance Defending Freedom
04.2017 - 06.2018
Master of Music - Piano Pedagogy
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
Saint Cloud State University
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