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Jennifer Locklear

Jennifer Locklear

Newport,OR

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Job Search Status

Networking only

Desired Job Title

Development ManagerMembership ManagerMembership CoordinatorTitle Searcher/Title ExaminerTitle Searcher/Title Examiner

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Newport, OR
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$65000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPersonal development programs

Summary

Development manager with extensive experience at Oregon Coast Aquarium, utilizing Raiser’s Edge NXT to enhance donor engagement and surpass fundraising targets. Skilled in creating impactful grant proposals and leading community initiatives that significantly boost membership and donor involvement.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Development Manager

Oregon Coast Aquarium
Newport, USA
07.2018 - Current
  • Research current and new individuals, foundation, corporate and government grantors, identifies connections that align grantors with organization priorities, cultivate grantor/grantee relationships to meet mutual objectives.
  • Write letters of inquiry, grant applications and grant reports.
  • Coordinate with Senior Staff to meet proposal deadlines and income goals for organization's operating and capital needs. Maintains calendar of application and reporting deadlines of grantors.
  • Develops and implements solicitation and stewardship strategies for progressive cultivation of donors including engagement, communications, report/proposal writing and acknowledgment, to advance budgeted goals.
  • Executes annual or episodic appeals that may involve coordinated direct mail, social media, marketing and campaign tracking.
  • Reconciles and creates daily deposits, processing grants, and other contribution revenue.
  • Maintains system of prospect engagement, solicitation, reporting, and acknowledgement of major donor prospects.

Membership Manager

Oregon Coast Aquarium
Newport, USA
01.2001 - 07.2018
  • Oversaw household and corporate membership programs, enhancing engagement and retention rates.
  • Supervised development and membership initiatives, ensuring efficient operations and support.
  • Managed adopt-an-animal program and donor brick program to increase funding and community involvement.
  • Supervised data entry for assistant data clerk anud clerical volunteers to maintain accurate records.

Membership Coordinator

Oregon Coast Aquarium
Newport, USA
07.2000 - 01.2001
  • Membership and development support services including data entry processing, new and renewing memberships, and cash receipts reconciliation.

Title Searcher/Title Examiner

Western Title & Insurance Company
Newport, USA
08.1998 - 01.2000
  • Conducted thorough property research to verify title ownership, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Reviewed public records to identify liens and encumbrances, maintaining accurate documentation.
  • Investigated municipal records for tax liens or encumbrances affecting properties.
  • Reviewed survey maps to confirm accurate depiction of boundaries on deed descriptions.
  • Prepared detailed title reports for clients and stakeholders, summarizing findings effectively.

Title Searcher/Title Examiner

Chicago Title Insurance Company
Portland, USA
04.1996 - 08.1998
  • Conducted thorough property research to verify title ownership, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Reviewed public records to identify liens and encumbrances, maintaining accurate documentation.
  • Investigated municipal records for tax liens or encumbrances affecting properties.
  • Reviewed survey maps to confirm accurate depiction of boundaries on deed descriptions.
  • Prepared detailed title reports for clients and stakeholders, summarizing findings effectively.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Portland State University
Portland, OR
03.1996

Skills

  • Raiser's Edge NXT expertise
  • Technical and creative writing
  • Supervisory skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Problem solving
  • Active listening
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Editing skills
  • Creative consulting
  • Public speaking

Affiliations

Member, Association of Donor Relations Professionals (2025-Present)

Timeline

Development Manager

Oregon Coast Aquarium
07.2018 - Current

Membership Manager

Oregon Coast Aquarium
01.2001 - 07.2018

Membership Coordinator

Oregon Coast Aquarium
07.2000 - 01.2001

Title Searcher/Title Examiner

Western Title & Insurance Company
08.1998 - 01.2000

Title Searcher/Title Examiner

Chicago Title Insurance Company
04.1996 - 08.1998

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Portland State University

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