Irma Rodriguez

GiGi's Playhouse Houston is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to providing FREE educational therapy based programs to individuals with Down syndrome of all ages.

• Engage with local families and participants on a daily basis to solicit their input regarding program needs and schedules, valuing their insights in shaping the Playhouse's offerings.
• Improved team diversity by implementing an internship program with the University of Houston, resulting in 4-7 interns each semester.
• Successfully managed a team of 50+ volunteers, resulting in a 25% increase in program participation and a successful event turnout.
• Streamlined program scheduling process, increasing frequency from 3 to 12 programs per month, resulting in a 400% increase in program participation.
• Collaborated with board and event committee to exceed fundraising goals for GIGIFIT Acceptance Challenge, raising $67,000 in 2023, a 37% increase from 2022.
• Increased monthly participation hours from 50 to 300, resulting in a 500% increase and improved program effectiveness.
• Collaborated as an assistant in the formulation of grant proposals, providing support to the Co-President in drafting and preparing submissions for approval.

• Prepare correspondence, forms, manuals, reports, presentations, and other documents for the administrator assigned.
• Make travel arrangements including making hotel reservations and turning in conference registration forms.
• Increased efficiency by compiling and analyzing data for state and local reports, resulting in timely submission and cost savings.
• Ensured timely payment of invoices by accurately preparing purchase orders and payment authorizations, leading to improved vendor relationships and cost control.
• Implemented a new filing system, resulting in a 75% decrease in report processing time and improved data accuracy.

Aldine Education Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides community-based support to the Aldine ISD in pursuit of excellence in teaching, innovation in the classroom, and superior learning opportunities for all students.

• Organized & supported fundraising efforts for Board meetings, Foundation events, & District events, resulting in $100K+ in donations.
• Coordinate & assist with fundraising efforts as assigned including Board meetings, Foundation events, and District events as requested by the Director.
• Increased attendance to 250 and raised over $80,000 for student scholarships and teacher grants through organizing the M.B Sonny' Donaldson Golf Tournament.
• Managed the Annual AEF & ASF Scholarship Ceremony with over 1,000 attendees, promoting educational opportunities for Aldine ISD students.
• Successfully maintained accurate donor data entry process through the use of Etapestry, Blackbaud and Quickbooks, resulting in improved fundraising efforts and increased donations.
• Developed stewardship communications, crafted thank-you letters, spearheaded annual appeals, and Managed budget of $500k, ensuring timely and accurate completion of financial statements, resulting in successful audits.
• Create stewardship communications, thank you letters, annual appeals, and other materials as assigned to strengthen donor and community connections to the foundation.