JillAnn Gamble
Nonprofit Execcutive
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Strategic and relentless Nonprofit Executive with proven proficiency at raising record-setting funds and at leading and inspiring teams to attain new levels of funding success. Consummate people-person with enviable skills at building trust and long-term relationships with potential donors. Expects and achieves personal and team results while always exhibiting interpersonal respect.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Grant Manager
The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center
01.2023 - Current
- Developed strategic partnerships with foundations and local and state agencies expanding networks and increasing access to resources.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop robust program and organizational funding needs.
- Conducted research to identify goals, net worth and charitable donation history related to potential donors, potential investors and general donor markets.
- Exceeded foundation fundraising goal by twenty-five percent attaining 2.4 million in foundation grants.
- Increased corporate giving by forty-four percent collecting $450,000 in corporate donations.
Director of Advancement
Women In Need
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Delivered comprehensive report for recommendations to board of directors for five year advancement and strategic plan.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between advancement goals and broader organizational objectives.
- Improved annual giving by 18% through revamping segmentation strategies based on donor preferences and behavior patterns.
- Secured major gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations by crafting compelling proposals that aligned with their philanthropic priorities.
- Optimized grant management processes, resulting in more effective tracking and reporting on funded projects, attaining six new grantors.
Texas A&M University Commerce
Commerce
02.2018 - 10.2020
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Provided professional services and support in dynamic work environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
AFSA (American Fire Sprinkler Association)
Dallas
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards
- Facilitated strong connections between schools and community organizations by identifying eleven new partnership opportunities that enhanced program offerings for students.
- Coordinated departmental teams to successfully integrate eight new educational programs.
- Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
- Built relationships with external stakeholders, community organizations and donors to increase program scope.
- Provided ongoing support for educators through regular check-ins, feedback sessions, and professional development opportunities tailored to their unique needs.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using data analysis techniques to assess student performance trends and inform future adjustments.
Director Business Development
Patriot PAWS Service Dogs
02.2013 - 12.2016
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within organization.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Developed volunteer policies and procedures, handbooks and guidelines for volunteers.
- Facilitated open lines of communication between volunteers and staff, fostering collaborative environment that encouraged teamwork and collective problem solving adding 117 volunteers in one year.
- Managed aspects of program activities and services, overseeing operations of volunteers and mentors and personally corresponding with key donors.
- Cultivated relationships with existing and potential donors to increase donations to exceed one million dollars in first year.
Admissions Advisor
University Of Oklahoma
09.1998 - 12.2013
- Recruitment, evaluation and admission of freshman through graduate level students, including International students
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Implemented a data-driven approach to recruitment strategy by analyzing enrollment trends and adjusting tactics accordingly.
- Served as Crimson Club Director, a club that consists of over 2,300 student volunteers
- Oversight of student volunteer events and fundraising, forecasting campus needs and orchestrating logistics to deploy volunteer resources
Education
Liberal Arts -
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK01.2010
General Studies -
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK01.2001
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Proposal Development
- Partnership Development
- Relationship Building
- Critical Thinking
- Team Leadership
- Campaign execution
Timeline
Grant Manager
The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center
01.2023 - Current
Director of Advancement
Women In Need
10.2020 - 12.2022
Texas A&M University Commerce
Commerce
02.2018 - 10.2020
AFSA (American Fire Sprinkler Association)
Dallas
12.2016 - 01.2018
Director Business Development
Patriot PAWS Service Dogs
02.2013 - 12.2016
Admissions Advisor
University Of Oklahoma
09.1998 - 12.2013
Liberal Arts -
University of Oklahoma
General Studies -
Oklahoma City Community College
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