Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Clifton Strengths
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Jess Legaspi

Jess Legaspi

Goodyear,Arizona

Summary

Dynamic fundraising executive with expertise in strategic planning and relationship-building. Proven success in driving impactful donor engagement and fundraising initiatives. Adept at project management and creative problem-solving, fostering meaningful connections and achieving organizational goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Development

Dress For Success Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
09.2024 - Current
  • Spearheaded fundraising strategies, establishing an individual giving program to increase donor engagement.
  • Acquired 28 new donors, generating $13,759 in contributions for fiscal year 2025.
  • Recovered 10 previous donors, resulting in $10,643 in additional donations.
  • Directed event planning and management to strengthen relationships with existing donors.
  • Managed volunteer engagement initiatives for individuals and corporate groups to enhance support.
  • Oversaw social media presence to expand outreach and attract potential contributors.
  • Developed a comprehensive fundraising plan to guide fiscal year 2025 objectives.

LEGACY GIVING MANAGER

Phoenix Rescue Mission
Phoenix, AZ
09.2023 - 09.2024
  • Create and manage the implementation of a robust legacy giving program, including marketing and stewardship plans.
  • Maintain a portfolio of 60 current legacy donors and 200 prospective legacy donors.
  • Develop marketing and lead generation plans to engage prospective donors.
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling legacy giving materials to increase donor engagement and awareness.
  • Oversee the administration of bequests, life insurance policies, and other planned giving vehicles.

LEADERSHIP GIVING OFFICER, MAJOR LEVEL

Phoenix Rescue Mission
Phoenix, AZ
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Pioneer fundraising assignments related to cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major givers as a new initiative and program.
  • As Development Subcommittee Chair, created new product to help Board Members and partners understand and experience our programs.
  • 8 donors recovered for $53,685 in FY23.
  • 55 donors increased for $442,372 in FY23.
  • Maintain Portfolio of 150+ donors, $1.5 Million value.
  • Build data-driven OKRs for Major Gift Team.
  • Create annual strategic plans for all portfolio donors.
  • Create Major Gift Team policy/procedure standards.

LEADERSHIP GIVING OFFICER, MID-LEVEL

Phoenix Rescue Mission
Phoenix, AZ
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Take initiative to deepen current donor relationships and forge new ones to grow the major gift pipeline.
  • Revise Mid-Level team policy/procedure standards.
  • Maintain portfolio of 500+ donors.
  • Steward donors through effective communication and relationship.
  • Collaborate to use retention-based philanthropy practices.
  • Assist with creative for reporting impact to partners.

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Agua Fria Food & Clothing Bank
Avondale, AZ
04.2019 - 04.2021
  • Implement the right processes and practices across the organization to better serve vulnerable families and individuals experiencing homelessness.
  • Coordinated Virtual Annual Fundraiser, raised over $50,000 in one day.
  • Wrote grants and secured funding.
  • Built relationship with donors.
  • Initiated outdoor service policies/procedures amid COVID-19 closures.
  • Project Management of clothing bank renovation.

FOUNDER AND PHOTOGRAPHER

Jess Legaspi Photography
Goodyear, AZ
04.2011 - 04.2020
  • Empower individuals to feel comfortable in their own skin through an outstanding photographic experience.
  • Provide a high-quality experience for all.
  • Brand marketing videos, photographs, graphics, and editing.
  • Sales and customer service.
  • Website maintenance.
  • Daily business operations.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Arizona Christian University
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Impact reporting
  • Major gifts cultivation and fundraising
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Project management
  • Time management
  • Adobe software proficiency
  • Donor stewardship
  • Relationship management
  • Portfolio management
  • Team collaboration
  • Volunteer management

Accomplishments

  • 2025 Nominee, Athena Award - Young Professional
  • 2023 Alumni, Leadership West

Certification

  • Project Management, Google
  • Major Gift Fundraiser, Veritus Group Academy

Clifton Strengths

  • Activator
  • Command
  • Communication
  • Ideation
  • Strategic

Affiliations

  • Speaking
  • Photography
  • Dance
  • Art
  • Reading
  • Learning

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director of Development

Dress For Success Phoenix
09.2024 - Current

LEGACY GIVING MANAGER

Phoenix Rescue Mission
09.2023 - 09.2024

LEADERSHIP GIVING OFFICER, MAJOR LEVEL

Phoenix Rescue Mission
08.2021 - 08.2023

LEADERSHIP GIVING OFFICER, MID-LEVEL

Phoenix Rescue Mission
04.2021 - 08.2021

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Agua Fria Food & Clothing Bank
04.2019 - 04.2021

FOUNDER AND PHOTOGRAPHER

Jess Legaspi Photography
04.2011 - 04.2020

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Arizona Christian University

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