Jill Kinser
Fremont,OH
Summary
Versatile Fundraising Executive with 20+ years guiding mission-focused projects to fruition. Passion-driven nonprofit executive rooted in faith, philanthropy and humanitarianism. Dedicated to the vision and values of an organization with a unique leadership brand that includes innovative thinking, positive disruption, relationship management and servant leadership. Keen to meet new challenges and existing obstacles with equal vigor. Talented at fostering exceptional nonprofit team performance through compassionate management and goal-oriented leadership.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Development & Sustainability
Flat Rock Homes
01.2020 - Current
- Lead Development Department to solicit, secure and market $750,000 annual goal.
- Represent department and organizational interests on Flat Rock's 5 member Senior Leadership Team
- Initiated and actively promote Flat Rock's inaugural Endowment Fund
- Oversee Major & Legacy Giving Portfolios which include donor-advised funds, stocks, life insurance, and charitable gift annuities as well as bequests in wills and/ or trusts
- Develop comprehensive strategic plans to guide long-term growth and sustainability of organization''s programs, with focus on maximizing participation or contributions and minimizing costs.
- Remain well informed of all organizational accomplishments, needs and events to speak with donors with authority and detail
- Advocate for and actively promote donor stewardship and retention with relationship-building and superb communication
- Develop new and creative donor engagement strategies.
- Continuously learning and developing professional knowledge of fundraising and gifting
Foundation Director
Fisher-Titus Foundation
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Managed and directed all philanthropic efforts of $3M organizational assets
- Engaged Board members, physicians, staff, community members, Foundations and patients to support Foundation mission
- Strategically planned major gift solicitation campaigns, annual appeals, and giving program road map
- Continuously resourced Foundation board and worked to strategically increase diverse board membership
- Provided leadership, strategic direction and operational management of Foundation
- Established fund raising goals by program
- Researched funding sources and prepared grant proposals.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through regular assessments, making necessary adjustments for optimal outcomes.
Dir. Of Development, Office of Advancement
Ashland Theological Seminary
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Led successful fundraising team with $1 million yearly fundraising goal.
- Provided vision, leadership, and guidance for all team objections, including major, planned, and annual gifts
- Managed all donor engagement initiatives and fostered relationships through consistent communication
- Developed and executed prospect management plans and solicitation strategies
- Promoted ATS priorities, brand, and image to constituents
- Maintained essential knowledge of organizational priorities and principles
Dir. Of ATS Fund & Grant Proposals
Ashland Theological Seminary
10.2012 - 01.2016
- Secured $250,000 grant funding through Eli Lilly Foundation
- Researched funding opportunities
- Identified grant support revenue streams
- Tracked and documented fundraising efforts.
Program Coordinator
Ashland Theological Seminary
09.2004 - 10.2012
- Coordinated leadership programming and community outreach tasks for 80+ cohort members
- Managed all aspect of Lifework Leadership & Pastors of Excellence cohorts,
- Developed and implemented programs in alignment with institutions vision and misson
- Tracked and documented program metrics, such as scholarship categories and amounts
- Created and distributed program materials
- Managed full lifecycle of various programs and related events.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Harding University
Searcy, ARSkills
- Fundraising Program Growth & Enhancement
- Strong and successful Grant Writing
- Servant Leadership
- Ethical and trustworthy
- Vision-focused; mission-driven
- Collaborative and inclusive
- Strategic fund-raising campaign planning and execution
- Self-starting critical thinker
- Campaign execution
- Relationship Building
- Goal Setting
- Interpersonal Communication
- Task Prioritization
- Customer Relationship Management
- CRM Integration
- Nonprofit Management
Certification
- Certified Fund Raising Executive, CURRENT
- Certified in Fundraising Management, CURRENT, IUPUI- Fundraising School, Indianapolis, IN
- E.A.G.L.E. Peer Review Certified, CURRENT
Community Service
- ICF Advocacy Committee, Active
- Norwalk Economic Development Council, Board member, 2018, 2019
- Salvation Army- KROC Center, Vice Chairperson, 2015, 2018
Timeline
Director of Development & Sustainability
Flat Rock Homes
01.2020 - Current
Foundation Director
Fisher-Titus Foundation
03.2017 - 09.2019
Dir. Of Development, Office of Advancement
Ashland Theological Seminary
01.2016 - 03.2017
Dir. Of ATS Fund & Grant Proposals
Ashland Theological Seminary
10.2012 - 01.2016
Program Coordinator
Ashland Theological Seminary
09.2004 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Social Work -
Harding University
- Certified Fund Raising Executive, CURRENT
- Certified in Fundraising Management, CURRENT, IUPUI- Fundraising School, Indianapolis, IN
- E.A.G.L.E. Peer Review Certified, CURRENT
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