Sr. Development Coordinator
American Heart Association
Chicago, IL
2023 - 2026
- Managed donor databases, maintaining accurate records and facilitating efficient communication strategies.
- Developed training resources for volunteers, improving onboarding processes and volunteer retention rates.
- Two-time Recipient for Administrative Excellence Staff Award.
- Awarded Cass Wheeler Collaboration Award for Chicago Market Staff.
- Optimized event planning procedures for various fundraising events, leading to higher attendance numbers and overall revenue generation.
- Served as primary contact for external inquiries from donors or prospective partners, providing timely and accurate information about the organization.
- Processed contributions and sent out acknowledgments.
- Worked with team members, successfully securing over 1.7 million in sponsorships and grants.
- Conducted grant research using various systems to support grant proposal requirements.
- Planned and organized STEM Goes Red Annual Program and Chicago Go Red for Women Executive Luncheon event with more than 15 vendors and 900 attendees, collectively.