Janna Trevers
Lynbrook,NY
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with writing and marketing experience in non-profit sector. Communicative and motivated individual with excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Communications, Membership and Operations
Association Of Reform Jewish Educators
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Secured $400,000 in membership dues payments: Collaborated with Executive Director and Board of Trustees to strategize membership renewal communications calendar
- Created weekly digital newsletter with 60% open rate: Creation and design of organizational updates, solicitations and topical articles reaching over 1,000 education leaders
- CRM selection: Demonstrated and presented to Board of Trustees leading systems to streamline internal processes, including gift management, reporting and analysis
- Raised $40,000: Partnered with Development Director and Committee to craft solicitations around fundraising efforts and devised friend-raising activities.
Executive Administrator/Communications
Orchestra Long Island
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Conceptualized and implemented communications strategies
- 5,000 grant award: Worked with President and Orchestra Manager to write Decentralization grant from Huntington Arts Council
- Established social media presence and created website, logo design and branding.
Development Director
Huntington Arts Council
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Oversaw all aspects of dozen special events including discussion forums and high-end galas; solicited exclusive fine and performing arts auction items, earning $7,500 in winning bids
- Handled Moves Management process including identifying, researching, cultivating and stewarding individual and major donors and corporate sponsors
- Received $2,500 for Suffolk County arts and culture grant
- Motivated 1200-person membership and 50 adult and children volunteers
- Assessed clients' specific needs and created fundraising programs to assist with meeting goals.
Manager, Sponsorships & Donations
Community Chest South Shore
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Netted $100,000 for organization events: Executed and project management of all aspects of organizational events including registration, direct and digital communications, vendor contracts, and ticket sales
- Cultivated, stewarded and solicited sponsorships and donor gifts ranging from $1,000-$75,000
- Collaborated with auditor to ensure accuracy and compliance with law and regulations
- Supervised college intern, sending weekly reports to Program Facilitator.
Temple Manager/Database Administrator
Reform Temple of Forest Hills
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Trained staff on new membership database software
- Supervised Administrative, Bookkeeping, and Facilities staff
- Curated marketing materials to publicize child-focused monthly programs attended by over 40 new families
- Coordinated with project management on database development timelines.
Development Manager
St. Mary's Center for Women and Children
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Oversaw day-to-day Operations for a busy Development office
- Visualized organizational website for consistent branding, using G-Suite
- Supervised Development and Communications Assistant to ensure timely donation recognition.
Development and Communications Assistant
AJC Boston
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Served as Interim Director for AJC ACCESS Boston Global Circle, young professionals division, bringing on 40 new members in one year
- Managed all aspects of 12th Annual Diplomats Seder, including registration for 400 attendees, location-scouting, vendor contracts, social media strategy, webpage creation, and invitation/thank-you letters.
Education
Certification - Fundraising
2013
Certification in Professional Fundraising
MA - Jewish Studies
2006
BS - Music: Vocal Studies
2003
Skills
- Website Maintenance
- Internal and External Communications
- Social Media Content Development
- Marketing Collateral Development
- Project Management
Additional Information
Music for Wellness - Berklee College of Music Online, MA Sept 2022
What is Social? Social Media Marketing - Coursera Feb 2021
SEO for Social Media; Writing a Press Release - LinkedIn July 2020
Timeline
Manager, Communications, Membership and Operations - Association Of Reform Jewish Educators
08.2021 - 05.2022
Executive Administrator/Communications - Orchestra Long Island
04.2020 - 12.2021
Development Director - Huntington Arts Council
05.2019 - 03.2020
Manager, Sponsorships & Donations - Community Chest South Shore
01.2016 - 01.2019
Temple Manager/Database Administrator - Reform Temple of Forest Hills
01.2014 - 01.2016
Development Manager - St. Mary's Center for Women and Children
01.2011 - 01.2012
Development and Communications Assistant - AJC Boston
01.2010 - 01.2011
Boston University - Certification, Fundraising
Gratz College - MA, Jewish Studies
Empire State College - BS, Music: Vocal Studies
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