Hannah Fischer
Cleveland,Ohio, OH
Summary
After receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology/Criminology from Cleveland State University in 2011, I began a career in Financial Forensics before joining the Finance Team at Cleveland-based lawfirm Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff, as one of their Legal Billers. I began my current position as Development Director at SPACES in 2022. This role consists of reporting to, and working closely alongside SPACES' Executive Director, various consultants, and both Government and Foundation Grant Managers. During my time at SPACES I have lead operational and programmatic budgeting, our annual audit, grant management, fundraising, and contributed to strategic planning. This position requires organization, multi-tasking, thorough communication with grant managers, collaboration, leadership, and involves a proficiency in Excel/Word, Quickbooks and many grant portals and customer relations platforms.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Director
SPACES
Cleveland, OH
09.2022 - Current
- Created and successfully launched SPACES' 2023 Annual Appeal Campaign "SPACES - NON STOP FLIGHT - CLE".
- Created fundraising strategies tied to SPACES' institutional mission, programs and goals.
- Identified new sources, both individual and business, of support as donors and vendors.
- Cultivated relationships with community, business and local civic leaders in order to draw attention to SPACES and develop new donors and volunteers.
- Worked closely with bookkeeper, accountant, auditor, Executive Director, and board to manage the preparation of SPACES' audits.
- Tracked the use of grant funds to their restrictions by monitoring expenses and accounts, class, and grant assignments.
- Ensured public recognition and official and acknowledgement of donor contributions.
- Worked closely with SPACES' bookkeeper, accountant, auditor, Executive Director, Interim Executive Director and board to manage the preparation of SPACES' audits and Annual Development Plan in 2022.
- Successfully organized and lead SPACES' annual audit for the 2022 fiscal year.
- Lead guided tours of SPACES' galleries and exhibitions to various business and educational groups.
Legal Billing Specialist
Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff
09.2015 - 09.2022
- Daily communication with 30 Attorneys regarding thorough review and processing of their billable time to clients, running various financial reports, processing/sending invoices to clients, allocating and applying funds as directed, and delivering regular Financial Estimated Budgets/Accruals.
Financial Intelligence Analyst
Gabriel Partners
02.2015 - 08.2015
- Transactional Monitoring - Anti-Money Laundering (AML) - Research of customers deemed to be "high risk" by various financial institutions as required by their respective AML/BSA programs
- Performed to meet large-scale client deadlines by creating 8 or more thorough written reports daily, regarding analysis of potentially "high-risk" customer accounts and/or their businesses
Education
Grant Writing Certification - Grant Writing
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH03.2023
B.A. - Criminology and Sociology
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH01.2011
Skills
- Data/Financial Management and Reporting through various accounting, sales, and customer relations platforms such as Quickbooks, SalesForce, Lucy, and Stripe
- Audit Preparation and Planning
- Grant Management/Reporting
- Grant Writing
- Development
- Fundraising
- Event Planning
- Project Management
Timeline
Development Director
SPACES
09.2022 - Current
Legal Billing Specialist
Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff
09.2015 - 09.2022
Financial Intelligence Analyst
Gabriel Partners
02.2015 - 08.2015
Grant Writing Certification - Grant Writing
Cleveland State University
B.A. - Criminology and Sociology
Cleveland State University