Jennifer Flemming

Work History

Corona-Norco Unified School District

Corona, CA

09.2016 - Current

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.

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.

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.

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.