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Jennifer Milam George
Washington,UT
Summary
A decisive, persuasive nonprofit executive with proven planning, negotiation and communication skills. Highly proficient in identifying opportunity, extracting the essentials and producing results.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
The Cheer GuildIndianapolis, Indiana
Director
04.2002 - 04.2003
Job overview
- Served as the first hired executive staff for The Cheer Guild’s Board of Directors. Submitted progressive policy recommendations to the board and implemented approved policies.
- Researched and implemented the process of creating an endowment for the board. Professionalized and recommended changes to current fundraising.
- Responsible for recruiting, hiring, supervising, evaluating and terminating staff of sixteen.
- Coordinated the development and implementation of the strategic plan; including planning board retreats and education.
- In charge of financial and statistical reports. Located an accounting error and had the board reimbursed for the missing profits.
- Made funding recommendations to the board.
- Responsible for writing and presenting numerous talks to organizations throughout Indiana and to Riley volunteers. As well as speaking and presenting a check at the Riley telethon.
- Increased new member recruitment by 54%.
- Commissioned and oversaw the production of an informative video that won an award.
Conner PrairieFishers, Indiana
Membership Manager
04.2000 - 04.2002
Job overview
- Responsible for all aspects of membership program; consisting of 4,000 member households. Additional responsibilities included member annual giving drives, special project funding drives and developing budget and goals.
- In charge of the production of direct mail new member acquisition mailer. Including writing the copy, overseeing the design and coordinating the production and mailing.
- Increased membership base by 40% in less than one year
- Wrote copy and oversaw the design of membership brochures, renewal statements and letters.
- Proposed and implemented changing the system for renewal letters, saving time and money.
- Organized six members-only special events per year. Involved pulling together activities, food, entertainment and volunteers.
- Utilized Raiser’s Edge software as well as trained and supervised staff.
Inland FoundationIndianapolis, IN
Graduate Assistant
08.1999 - 04.2000
Job overview
- Utilized GIFTS grant making software.
- Prepared and delivered presentations for board meetings.
- Analyzed current and previous grants as part of the strategic planning process.
- Assisted in reviewing grant budgets of plant locations throughout the country.
- Chaired the Central Indiana Corporate Volunteer Council Christmas Party for the children served by Lighthouse Ministries. Coordinated the donations and volunteer activities of several Indianapolis corporations.
- Volunteer Recruitment and Volunteer Relations committee member for Christmas in April Indianapolis.
Dow AgroSciencesIndianapolis, IN
Intern/Government & Public Affairs
04.1999 - 08.1999
Job overview
- Analyzed global contributions.
- Responsible for issues management for RISE a 501(c)(6) that Dow belongs to.
- Researched talking points for speeches.
USA Group FoundationIndianapolis, IN
Graduate Assistant/Program Officer
08.1998 - 04.1999
Job overview
- Responsible for analyzing and making funding recommendations for incoming corporate contribution grant requests.
- In charge of corporate contributions of surplus computer software and hardware.
- Coordinated first corporate-sponsored volunteer event. Recruited and organized corporate volunteers for Conner Prairie’s “Headless Horseman”.
Upton's Department StoreNewnan, GA
Assistant Store Manager
02.1998 - 08.1998
Job overview
- Was instrumental in successful implementation of new corporate customer service strategies.
- Consistently exceeded store sales plan.
- Additional responsibilities of visual merchandising and special store projects.
Rich'sUnion City, GA
Sales Manager
03.1995 - 02.1998
Job overview
- Given the responsibility of managing departments with progressively larger total sales volumes - responsible for managing all sales activity.
- Utilized effective training and motivational management techniques to maximize sales, service and credit goals among a ten-member team.
- Interviewed, hired and scheduled team members to ensure appropriate staffing levels.
- Received the highest possible visual review scores by creating and maintaining effective visual merchandising.
Brenau CollegeGainesville, GA
Gallery/Public Relations Assistant
08.1989 - 06.1992
Job overview
- Served as a docent for two exhibits. Created talking points for docents.
- Recruited and scheduled schools participating in tour program, as well as coordinated mailers.
- Contacted artists for participation in international galas, inclusive of completing contacts and organizing and hostessing the event.
- Served as a public relations assistant for a major exhibit, wrote press releases and contacted radio stations and newspapers.
Education
Indiana University - Purdue University IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN
Master of Arts from Philanthropic Studies
05.2000
Brenau UniversityGainesville, GA
BFA from Arts Management (Visual Art Concentration)
05.1992
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Staff Development
- Financial Reporting
- Donor Management
- Fundraising Events
- Board Relations
- Public Relations
- Volunteer Recruitment and Management
- Personnel Development
Accomplishments
- Honorarium for Habits of the Heart Briefing Paper on Corporate Philanthropy (can be seen at www.learningtogive.org)
- Awarded best fundraising presentation to a Corporation/Foundation in Principles of Fund Raising Management Course (Spring 2000)
- Received a tuition waived scholarship and graduate assistant position at The Indiana University School of Philanthropy - achieving a 3.83 GPA
- Received “Volunteer of the Year” award for Rich’s/Lazarus/Goldsmith’s department stores for volunteerism, leadership and enthusiasm.
- Honored by Rich’s at the 1997 YWCA Salute to Women of Achievement.
- Served as Partner in Time Coordinator for the Shannon location of Rich's for two years (95-97). Encouraged and recruited participation in corporate events and organized store-level events within the Union City community.
- Chosen to co-chair Rich’s activities within the Georgia Special Olympics. Responsible for creating flyers, publicizing the event, recruiting volunteers, working with store coordinators, giving assignments and photographing the event.
- Chosen as one of two inaugural recipients of the Brenau Scholars academic/leadership scholarship. Graduated Summa Cum Laude with Honors and a 3.96 GPA.
Timeline
Director
The Cheer Guild
04.2002 - 04.2003
Membership Manager
Conner Prairie
04.2000 - 04.2002
Graduate Assistant
Inland Foundation
08.1999 - 04.2000
Intern/Government & Public Affairs
Dow AgroSciences
04.1999 - 08.1999
Graduate Assistant/Program Officer
USA Group Foundation
08.1998 - 04.1999
Assistant Store Manager
Upton's Department Store
02.1998 - 08.1998
Sales Manager
Rich's
03.1995 - 02.1998
Gallery/Public Relations Assistant
Brenau College
08.1989 - 06.1992
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Master of Arts from Philanthropic Studies
Brenau University
BFA from Arts Management (Visual Art Concentration)
Community Service
Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation, July 2023-present
- 2-year appointment to the Fighting Hunger Grant Committee.
- Reviewing grant applications to determine if they meet the funding criteria and making funding recommendations.
The American Association of University Women - St George, July 2023-present
- Member
Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Utah, April 2023
- Volunteer at ReStore
City of St George Arbor Day Celebration, April 2022, April 2023
- Volunteer planting trees
Kony Coins for Kids, December 2022
- Volunteer reviewing paperwork
Utah Food Bank, October 2021
- Volunteer sorting canned donations
Crimson Cliffs High School, August 2021-present
- Volunteer with school PTA
- Volunteer with fundraising committee for the school orchestra
Christ Church Episcopal School Arts Guild, August 2012-June 2021
- President, Past President, Incoming President, Treasurer, Musical Costume Chair, Musical Props Chair
- Raised funds and members to support the school's arts programs
Christ Church Episcopal School, August 2008-June 2021
- Bookstore Chair, Cavalier Closet Re-Sale Chair and Co-Chair, Book Fair Chair and Co-Chair, 2nd Grade Room Mom, Health Room Volunteer, Middle School and Upper School Musical Volunteer, Lower School Art Show Volunteer, Parent Admission Committee and Middle School Parent Ambassador Chair
Christ Church Episcopal Preschool, August 2006-June 2015
- Board Secretary, Board Member and Fundraising Committee Member in charge of special projects, Carpool Committee Member, Room Mom, Silent Auction Donations Committee Member
The Circle of The Children's Museum of the Upstate, August 2007-September 2010
- Chocolate Soiree Sponsorship Committee, Booseum! Education Committee, Special Projects Committee
Greenville County Medical Society Alliance, July 2006-July 2021
- Member
Indiana Arts Commission, 2002
- Volunteer Reviewing Grants
Indianapolis Medical Society Alliance, September 2000-May 2006
- Scholarship Review Panel Member
Conner Prairie Alliance, April 2000 - October 2002
- Member and Volunteer with The Apple Store
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