Jennifer Flemming
Corona,CA
Summary
Meticulous professional with broad director-level experience in Healthcare, Education, and Fundraising sectors. Effective at research, networking, problem solving, and meeting goal expectations. Excellent interpersonal skills and donor cultivation.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Substitute Teacher
Corona-Norco Unified School District
Corona, CA
09.2016 - Current
- Taught grade levels from transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade
- Proctored quizzes, tests, and standardized examinations.
- Instructed, tutored, and mentored individual students.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
Associate Director Of Development
California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
03.2006 - 12.2007
- Collaborated with business school dean and development director on a $25 million capital campaign to fund the new home of the business school, Steven G. Mihaylo Hall.
- Contacted alumni and cultivated relationships to encourage contributions to the College of Business.
- Reviewed the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets, expenditures and research and development appropriations.
- Cultivated effective partnerships with development officers from other university departments.
- Defined and tracked campaign effectiveness and adjusted strategies accordingly.
- Worked with the communications team to drive internal promotion of company programs, initiatives, guiding principles and mission.
Director Of Special Events
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
03.2002 - 03.2006
- Managed a line of fundraising events including, the annual Dux in Tux celebrity waiter dinner featuring the Anaheim Ducks as waiters, golf tournaments, and grassroots walk-a-thons.
- Raised over $2 million in funding for critical research of cystic fibrosis in four years.
- Solicited major gifts and created fundraising strategies tied to the foundation's mission, programs, and goals. Worked with high-level corporate sponsors to achieve fundraising goals and spread awareness of cystic fibrosis.
- Connected families affected by cystic fibrosis with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and its resources. Also provided families with opportunities to get involved and see first-hand how fundraising dollars funded critical CF drug and therapy research
- Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate the public.
Director Of Special Events
MedStar NRH Rehabilitation Network - Irving Street
Washington, DC
06.2000 - 11.2001
- Managed all aspects of event production and fundraising: budget development, event site and vendor selection, sponsorship solicitation, advertising, auction items, event correspondence, and print production.
- Coordinated a successful Gala Auction & Victory Awards netting revenues of $100,000 in 2000 and 2001.
- Produced a successful golf tournament netting $74,000 at the Tournament Players Club at Avenel with prominent politicians and celebrities in attendance.
- Recruited hospital employees to participate in an annual fund drive.
- Organized and executed cultivation events held at International embassies and consulates and a cocktail reception at the White House with First Lady Laura Bush.
- Managed the NRH Board of Associates, an auxiliary committee comprised of prominent political and community figures designed to promote fundraising, volunteerism, and community service for the hospital.
- Proctored meetings for hospital-sponsored groups including the Washington D.C. Amputee Association and the Ambassadors Wheelchair Basketball league.
Director Of Special Events
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA
10.1998 - 03.2000
- Directed and managed a series of sports-related fundraising events including sports auctions, golf tournaments, and a 100-kilometer ultramarathon race.
- Worked closely with corporate sponsors and organizations such as the Pittsburgh Steelers, General Nutrition Centers, Bell Atlantic Mobile, and Doubletree Hotels.
- Developed and produced event marketing materials including brochures, promotional ads, radio spots, and sponsorship proposals.
- Events generated over $200,000 in net profit for cystic fibrosis research
- Secured event underwriting through cultivation events, presentations, and proposals.
- Recruited families and prominent individuals from the Pittsburgh business and sports community to serve as event chairpersons or committee members.
- Increased public awareness of cystic fibrosis through speaking engagements in schools and corporate settings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
1992
Certificate - Western European Studies
1992
Master of Arts - Psychology
2020
Skills
- Event planning
- Major gifts & donor cultivation
- Public speaking
- Fundraising
- Computer proficient & experience with donor management software
- Research & analysis
- Project management and strong collaboration skills
- Grant writing
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Budgeting and finance
Affiliations
- Board Member, PTA (2015-2018)
- Private tutor
- Classroom volunteer
- Team Manager for AYSO, Legends FC, and Blues Youth Soccer Club
- Girl Scouts of America volunteer
Timeline
Certified Substitute Teacher - Corona-Norco Unified School District
09.2016 - Current
Associate Director Of Development - California State University Fullerton
03.2006 - 12.2007
Director Of Special Events - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
03.2002 - 03.2006
Director Of Special Events - MedStar NRH Rehabilitation Network - Irving Street
06.2000 - 11.2001
Director Of Special Events - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
10.1998 - 03.2000
University of Pittsburgh - Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
University of Pittsburgh - Certificate, Western European Studies
California Southern University - Master of Arts, Psychology