ERIKA Z BODOR
Denver,CO
Summary
Innovative development professional with extensive experience in strategic fundraising and relationship management. Expertise in public policy, immigrant rights, and strategic litigation organizations. Proven track record in donor cultivation, project management, and team leadership, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and increased fundraising revenue. Strong ability to foster relationships with diverse stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, and community leaders.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Director
Healthier Colorado
Denver, CO
03.2024 - Current
- Secured over $5M annually in operating revenue for multiple organizations working in the public policy and advocacy space including Healthier Colorado and Healthy Air and Water Colorado.
- Planned and executed all fundraising campaigns, overseeing special projects and events including legislative receptions.
- Collaborated in strategic planning to enhance organizational impact and sustainability.
- Cultivated relationships with local and national stakeholders including HNW individuals and foudations to communicate vision and mission.
Managing and Development Director
Project Worthmore
Aurora, CO
08.2015 - 01.2024
- Secured over $2M annually in operating revenue.
- Led program development and implementation, managing 36 program staff members.
- Executed fundraising campaigns while overseeing special projects.
- Cultivated donor prospects and led stewardship for HNW donors.
- Created and edited marketing materials, reports, and organizational documents.
- Communicated vision and mission, fostering relationships with local and national stakeholders.
- Collaborated on strategic planning to enhance organizational sustainability and impact.
- Managed all aspects of grant funding and related projects.
Food Security Director
Project Worthmore
Aurora, CO
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Addressed systemic food security by engaging stakeholders in collaborative dialogues.
- Expanded program to serve over 4,000 families, fostering community leadership.
- Directed program development through comprehensive formative and summative assessments.
Fundraising Consultant
Consulting for the New Economy
New York, NY
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Researched grants for institutions aiding hurricane victims and women/minority-owned businesses.
- Consulted on business plans while gathering data to support funding requests.
- Provided strategic analysis based on labor market information.
- Drafted proposals for federal funding for projected activities.
Advisory Consultant
Centre for the Study of Democracy
Sofia, Bulgaria
02.2014 - 07.2015
- Partnered with international organizations to develop methodology for a multi-national anti-trafficking research project funded by the European Commission
- Acted as an external expert on community member recruitment, organization and participation in research
- Consulted on framework and monitoring indicators to track project development
Project Coordinator, France
European Roma Rights Centre
Budapest, Hungary
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Developed project methodology and conducted participatory research on human rights violations.
- Created and executed an advocacy campaign focused on the right to education.
- Facilitated training sessions on effective research, advocacy, and community empowerment strategies.
- Liaised with government officials to foster collaboration and consult on public policy matters.
- Managed project budget and organized reporting to donors on progress updates.
- Collaborated with staff and board members to formulate a country strategy for France, emphasizing education rights and strategic litigation at European Court of Human Rights.
Education
MASTERS OF ARTS - FRENCH STUDIES, Human Rights in the Francophone World
Hunter College
06.2015
PhD CANDIDATE - FRENCH STUDIES, Human Rights in the Francophone World
The Graduate Center
01.2015
BACHELORS OF ARTS - FRENCH
University of Colorado
Denver01.2005
Skills
- Creativity and adaptability
- Fundraising strategy and expertise
- Grant and capital campaign management
- Stakeholder engagement and relations
- Campaign development and public policy advocacy
- Nonprofit management and strategic planning
- Planned giving and major gifts solicitation
- CRM integration and data management
- Development tracking system design
- Revenue projections and corporate fundraising
Languages And Certifications
- English- Native
- Hungarian- Native
- French- Native
- Spanish- Conversationally proficient
- Certificate in Arabic Level 1, Institut Bourguiba des Langues Vivantes, Tunis, Tunisia, 01/01/10
- Certificat de Langue Française, Université de Paris | Sorbonne, 01/01/03ENGLISH, Native
Publications
- LEAD AUTHOR, Destroying Progress/Progressing Destruction: EU Romani Women and Children in France, 01/01/14, European Roma Rights Centre
- TRANSLATOR (French to English), Child Friendly Cities Research Report on Morocco, 01/01/10, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Internships And Volunteer Work
- TRANSLATOR/INTERPRETOR, 01/01/14, 12/31/15, Bellevue/NYU Program for Survivors of Torture, New York, NY
- RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY INTERN, 03/01/13, 08/31/13, European Roma Rights Centre, Budapest, Hungary
- FRENCH TRANSLATOR/INTERPRETOR, 01/01/10, 12/31/11, ACCION International, New York, NY
- ENGLISH TEACHER, 01/01/04, 12/31/09, Emily Griffith School of Opportunities | Refugee Program, Denver, CO
Timeline
Development Director
Healthier Colorado
03.2024 - Current
Managing and Development Director
Project Worthmore
08.2015 - 01.2024
Food Security Director
Project Worthmore
01.2015 - 01.2016
Advisory Consultant
Centre for the Study of Democracy
02.2014 - 07.2015
Fundraising Consultant
Consulting for the New Economy
01.2014 - 08.2015
Project Coordinator, France
European Roma Rights Centre
01.2012 - 01.2014
MASTERS OF ARTS - FRENCH STUDIES, Human Rights in the Francophone World
Hunter College
PhD CANDIDATE - FRENCH STUDIES, Human Rights in the Francophone World
The Graduate Center
BACHELORS OF ARTS - FRENCH
University of Colorado