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Hans Hoeksema

Bondurant,IA

Summary

Seasoned Director of Advancement with leadership experience in strategic planning, fundraising, and donor relations. Possess strong skills in relationship building, event planning, and team management. Demonstrated ability to develop successful advancement strategies that enhance organizational growth. Made significant impact on previous workplaces through innovative fundraising initiatives and cultivation of key relationships.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Advancement

Ankeny Christian Academy
12.2022 - Current
  • Maintained an up-to-date database of all donor information including contact details, donation history, preferences.
  • Oversaw budgeting processes related to fundraising efforts ensuring costs were kept within established guidelines.
  • Cultivated relationships with potential major donors through personal visits, phone calls, emails.
  • Represented the organization at conferences and other relevant meetings in order to build awareness among potential supporters.
  • Prepared grant proposals for submission to foundations and other sources of funding.
  • Built strong partnerships with external vendors providing services related to development operations.
  • Organized events such as galas, auctions, dinners. to raise funds for specific projects or initiatives.

Director of Philanthropy Projects

WesleyLife
08.2021 - 12.2022
  • Oversaw and directed a team of community volunteer leaders to complete a multi-million dollar capital campaign.
  • Participated in community outreach efforts by attending networking events or speaking engagements.
  • Organized and managed fundraising campaigns, events, and programs to meet philanthropic goals.
  • Prepared grant proposals that accurately reflected the organization's capital projects.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from prospective donors regarding their donation options.
  • Managed a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects through the identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship processes.

Manager of Grant Writing

Lutheran Services in Iowa
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Managed the grant research, writing, and reporting processes for various central Iowa and state-wide funders (Principal Financial, Wells Fargo, United Way, Federal and State Service Contracts, etc.)
  • Coordinated assignments and timelines for four different service lines, maximizing team efficiency and effectiveness in grant production.
  • Submitted approximately 150 grant applications to various funders in a twelve-month period.
  • Worked with organization leaders to coordinate campaign development activities and materials for upcoming capital campaigns.
  • Developed a broad knowledge of the various non-profit organizations in the greater Central Iowa area, and numerous other foundations and grantors in the region.

Campaign Coordinator

Renaissance Group, Inc.
01.2017 - 07.2020
  • Developed capital and endowment campaigns, led and tracked results with non-profits across Iowa and the greater Midwest.
  • Assisted with grant research and grant writing (Enhance Iowa, Prairie Meadows, etc.)
  • Coordinated schedules and assignments for volunteer staff, maximizing team efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Assisted client leadership in making solicitation requests to major donors.
  • Developed and deepened partnerships with related organizations to enhance success.
  • Worked with RGI team to coordinate client development activities and trainings.
  • Managed large-scale grassroots mailing campaigns.
  • Developed team communications and information for campaign update meetings.

Insurance Broker

Nationwide
Des Moines, IA
10.2015 - 01.2017
  • Served as a point of contact for customers throughout the life cycle of their policies.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and regulations.
  • Resolved customer inquiries regarding policy changes or coverage issues.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Identified opportunities for cross-selling additional products or services.
  • Provided advice to customers on insurance-related matters.

Member Care Representative III

Nationwide
Des Moines, IA
07.2014 - 10.2015
  • Assisted members in navigating the website, understanding policies, and troubleshooting technical issues.
  • Maintained accurate records of all interactions with members in accordance with company policy.
  • Provided customer service to members by responding to inquiries and resolving complaints in a timely manner.
  • Handled calls for new sign-ups, service cancellations and cross-selling opportunities.
  • Conducted employee training on customer service protocols and procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
05.2014

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Grant writing/research
  • Project supervision
  • Program development
  • Department management
  • Oral and written communication
  • Data analysis
  • Project organization
  • Volunteer & Staff training
  • Customer service
  • Problem solving
  • MS Office and Adobe Suite expertise
  • Campaign Development
  • Blackbaud Raiser's Edge proficient
  • Government relations
  • Volunteer Management
  • Negotiation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Self Motivation

Affiliations

  • Founder/Owner of a small grant writing company called the Grant Foundry, LLC.

Accomplishments

  • Named "Outstanding New Rotarian" for the Rotary Club of Ankeny, Iowa 2023-2024

Cultural Alignment

  • My wife and I are active members of the Bondurant Federated Church, a non-denominational congregation that promotes the saving work of Jesus Christ on the cross.
  • We have three children, two boys (8 & 7) and one daughter (5), that attend Ankeny Christian Academy because we believe having a grounded, faith-based education, free of woke politics and gender identity chaos is the most important thing we can give to our children.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director of Advancement

Ankeny Christian Academy
12.2022 - Current

Director of Philanthropy Projects

WesleyLife
08.2021 - 12.2022

Manager of Grant Writing

Lutheran Services in Iowa
08.2020 - 08.2021

Campaign Coordinator

Renaissance Group, Inc.
01.2017 - 07.2020

Insurance Broker

Nationwide
10.2015 - 01.2017

Member Care Representative III

Nationwide
07.2014 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Northern Iowa

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