Heidi Altomare

• Directing a grants office requires the application of various skills that also fit the qualifications of this position.
• These skills include an ability to manage multiple projects, strong attention to detail and a high level of organization.
• My experience in research, technical writing and administration requires me to work both independently and in a team environment at all levels within the organization in order to complete and meet project deadlines.
• In addition, I provide financial and contractual oversight on every awarded proposal, and interpret appropriate regulations, policies and procedures relating to federal grants for award administration and compliance.
• I represent the College at various meetings and have made presentations to the Board of Trustees, Deans Council, as well as internal and external stakeholder groups.
• I also serve as the liaison for the College at the state and federal levels in all matters pertaining to my office.

· Responsible for the management, recruitment, and recognition of over 75 volunteers.

· Wrote and designed fund-raising publications including external and internal newsletters, direct mail, and corporate sponsor proposals.

· Managed annual employee campaign increasing employee participation by 25%.

· Coordinated Enchanted Evening fund-raising event that saw an increase in net income from

· $113,000 to $128,000 in one year. Obtained over $10,000 in corporate sponsorship for fundraising event through personal solicitations.

· Assisted in the design and updating of website to publicize events.

· Coordinated all public relations materials including the writing and designing of press releases, advertisements, and brochures.

· Developed fund raising goals, objectives and outcome measurements for the Institutional Advancement Department.

· Administered feasibility studies including drafting surveys, and composing a strategic plan based on compiled data.

· Managed Luminations fund raising event, netting over $35,000 in the first year.

· Increased Holiday Annual Fund appeal from $23,000 in 2001 to $70,000 in 2002.

· Drafted, implemented, and managed alumni marketing plan, increasing alumni giving by 20%.

· Prepared, monitored and managed the departmental budget.

· Oversaw all annual fund and capital campaigns.

· Coordinated the Planned Giving Program.

· Ensured the integrity and confidentiality of all donor records.

· Evaluated supervised staff.

· Met 107% of financial development goal for FY 2001.

· Developed strategic plan for Development Department.

· Managed and implemented Chapter grant program, obtained over $61,000 in non-federal grants and $435,000 in federal grants in FY 2000 alone.

· Supervised Development Specialist and Data Services Coordinator.

· Managed all direct mail campaigns and saw a 30% increase in direct mail income since March 2000.

· Managed in-house direct mail campaigns including layout and design, text authoring, output of query information, volunteer participation, and bulk mailing.

· Managed Beach Party fund-raising event netting over $23,000 in the first year.

· Managed local disaster fund-raising programs, raising over $48,000 in FY 2001.

· Oversaw Database Management for Financial Development Raiser’s Edge.

· Obtained over $70,000 in corporate donations in FY 2001.

· Assisted Development Director with department budget planning and monthly balancing.

· Implemented and managed donor recognition program for individual, major, corporate, national, international, and United Way donors.