Jennifer Dylan
Portland,OR
Summary
Creative strategist, event consultant, project manager, and writer with over 25 years of experience serving nonprofits, social ventures, and collaborative initiatives that foster positive community impact. Proven expertise in helping mission-driven organizations grow through strategic fundraising, event development, and communications initiatives designed to elevate visibility, deepen engagement, and drive results.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Principal Consultant
Charmed Consulting
Atlanta, GA
01.2016 - Current
- Lead a boutique consultancy providing comprehensive fundraising services:
- Fundraising plan development and implementation
- Donor and sponsorship program strategy
- Capital campaign and project management
- Corporate sponsorship acquisition and stewardship
- Stakeholder engagement and resource development
- Deliver high-impact writing and communications services:
- Grant and proposal writing
- Donor storytelling and communications
- Marketing copy and digital content
- Blog writing, educational materials, and more
- Clients include: Savvy Cyber Kids, Construction Ready, SOJOURN, The Grief House Atlanta/Portland
Consultant
Coxe Curry & Associates
Atlanta, GA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Provided strategic development consulting to a diverse nonprofit client base.
- Supported business development, feasibility studies, and case development.
- Clients included: A.G. Rhodes Health & Rehabilitation, Agape Youth & Family Center, The Children’s School, Goodwill of North Georgia, High Meadows School, Morehouse School of Medicine, One Macon!, The Temple, YMCA of Metro Atlanta, Zoo Atlanta
Career Pause – Full-Time Parent
01.2004 - 01.2013
Founder & Principal Consultant
Trillium Consulting Group
Atlanta, GA
01.1997 - 01.2004
- Founded a boutique fundraising consultancy.
- Co-founded TechBridge and launched its signature event, The Digital Ball.
- Produced major events for:
- NAMI Georgia (Food for Thought)
- Piedmont Park Conservancy (The Landmark Lunch)
- Atlanta Women’s Fund (Numbers Too Big to Ignore)
- Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation (Grantee Conference)
- Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (The Builders Ball)
- Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund (Annual Luncheon)
Special Events and Marketing Coordinator
YWCA of Greater Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Managed organizational marketing and communications.
- Produced the Women of Achievement Luncheon for 1,800+ stakeholders.
- Led corporate sponsorship campaign management.
Associate Director of Development
Atlanta Union Mission
Atlanta, GA
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Served as lead grant writer and sponsorship program manager.
- Launched special events division and led communications efforts.
Education
Master of Public Administration -
University at Albany, State University of New York
Albany, NY05.1994
Bachelor of Arts - English, Communication
State University of New York at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY05.1992
Skills
- Fundraising strategy and management
- Stakeholder engagement and relations
- Corporate sponsorship development
- Marketing communications and outreach
- Donor stewardship and engagement
- Grant writing and proposals
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Creative storytelling and content creation
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Founder & Principal Consultant
Charmed Consulting
01.2016 - Current
Consultant
Coxe Curry & Associates
01.2013 - 01.2015
Career Pause – Full-Time Parent
01.2004 - 01.2013
Founder & Principal Consultant
Trillium Consulting Group
01.1997 - 01.2004
Special Events and Marketing Coordinator
YWCA of Greater Atlanta
01.1996 - 01.1997
Associate Director of Development
Atlanta Union Mission
01.1994 - 01.1996
Master of Public Administration -
University at Albany, State University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - English, Communication
State University of New York at Geneseo
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