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Holly Martineau

Florence,MA

Summary

Accomplished Director of Development with a proven track record, enhancing donor networks and surpassing fundraising goals through strategic planning and team leadership. Skilled in relationship cultivation, event planning, and demonstrated consistent increases in unrestricted giving.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Development

United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region
Northampton, MA
03.2022 - Current

Raise money from regional businesses and individuals to reach an annual goal of $1.2 to $1.4 million.

Coordinate efforts of an 18-member team to ensure successful campaign execution.

Oversee both the Development Officer and Development Coordinator.

Expand donor network through strategic outreach.

Develop annual growth plan, monitor progress milestones and guide team to achieve targets.

Organize every aspect of more than six annual fundraising and cultivation events.

Development Officer

Shriners Hospital for Children
Springfield, MA
09.2020 - 02.2022

Developed and implemented targeted approaches for identification and cultivation of potential prospects.

Organized and oversaw all facets of the inaugural Putting for a Purpose Mini Golf Event, raising over $150k.

Strengthen donor relations through consistent outreach and acknowledgment.

Collaborated with the team to achieve annual fundraising targets exceeding $3M.

Engaged with Donor Development Committee to enhance funding strategies.

Collaborated with Regional Director of Planned Gifts on unique fundraising initiatives.

Development Director

Snow Farm, The New England Craft Program
Williamsburg, MA
04.2018 - 04.2020

Established first structured charitable contribution initiative with planned giving options.

Formulated and applied methods to enhance enduring charitable donations.

Identified, solicited, and cultivated relationships with leadership level and major gift prospects; increased $1,000+ gifts by over 200%

Handled a portfolio of 320+ potential leadership gift donors from both individuals and corporations.

Executed four prospect events and one significant donor gathering in first year.

Budgeted, forecasted, and reported to the Board

Coordinated end-to-end processes within the development database.

Collaborated with Marketing Department to develop crowdfunding, social media, promotional and philanthropy materials.

Field Sales Manager

Great American Opportunities
Nashville, TN
06.2006 - 06.2018

Consistently secured 30+ new accounts each year for five consecutive years to drive annual revenue of $700k by effectively managing sales efforts in rural markets.

Sustained 90% of yearly business retention.

Developed and completed personal success objectives yearly.

Trained and mentored new employees with Regional Director across Northeast Region.

Directed management of accounts throughout prospecting and evaluation stages.

Conducted cold-calls while traveling through the northeast region.

Awarded 2011's Sales Manager of the Year.

Independent Fundraising Consultant

Self-employed
04.2002 - 06.2006

Facilitated annual funds and special events coordination for nonprofit organizations.

Guided team members in integrating philanthropic values into daily operations.

Directed initiatives focused on strategic and philanthropic development.

Conducted sessions on effective asking strategies for nonprofit volunteers.

Performed research and management to ensure successful grant applications.

Director of Development

Cooley Dickinson Hospital
Northampton, MA
02.2000 - 04.2002

Increased unrestricted giving by over 200% in two years.

Completed solicitations and closed an $18M capital campaign.

Reduced uncollected capital pledge rate from 50% to less than 5%.

Created and related to unique events committees (i.e., Breast Cancer Awareness Month).

Senior staff liaison to the Board of Directors' Development Committee, including preparing reports and narratives for the Finance Committee.

Established the Legacy Circle and related protocol for $1,000+ donors, and the Caleb Cooley Dickinson Society for legacy giving.

Created Healthy Developments, a quarterly newsletter highlighting special gifts, resulted in a 10% increase in unrestricted giving in 2001.

Established a monthly in-hospital community event for the cultivation of prospects.

Integrated VNA/Hospice development into the CDHCC Foundation.

Grant writing: coordination, editing, management, analysis of spending, and liaison to medical and lay staff for the successful application of restricted grant funds.

Annual Fund Director

Springfield College
Springfield, MA
11.1998 - 12.1999

Annual Fund Directors

Springfield College
Springfield, MA
10.1996 - 11.1998

Program Director

Hampshire Regional YMCA
Northampton, MA
09.1988 - 10.1996

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Human Services

Springfield College
Springfield, MA
01-1996

Skills

Strategic Planning and Implementation

Team Building

Leadership

Positive social media and marketing

Self-motivated

Analysis for Growth and Change

Relationship cultivation

Confident public speaker

Budget management

Event Planning

CRM

Timeline

Director of Development

United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region
03.2022 - Current

Development Officer

Shriners Hospital for Children
09.2020 - 02.2022

Development Director

Snow Farm, The New England Craft Program
04.2018 - 04.2020

Field Sales Manager

Great American Opportunities
06.2006 - 06.2018

Independent Fundraising Consultant

Self-employed
04.2002 - 06.2006

Director of Development

Cooley Dickinson Hospital
02.2000 - 04.2002

Annual Fund Director

Springfield College
11.1998 - 12.1999

Annual Fund Directors

Springfield College
10.1996 - 11.1998

Program Director

Hampshire Regional YMCA
09.1988 - 10.1996

Bachelor of Arts - Human Services

Springfield College
Holly Martineau