Joel Fisher
La Crescent,MN
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Individual Giving
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Offered excellent customer service to 120 donors and sponsors to enhance relationships and increase funding.
- Developed impactful fundraising strategies to maximize donations and meet fundraising goals.
- Planned and implemented fundraising event that raised over $66,000.
- Attended fundraising events and conferences to stay informed on industry developments and network with peers.
- Conducted research to identify and target potential donors for fundraising campaigns.
- Cultivated relationships with existing and potential donors to increase donations.
- Evaluated and reported on impact of fundraising efforts to measure success and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve integration of fundraising efforts.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to develop marketing materials for campaigns.
Digital Account Executive
Hibu
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Identified and understood clients' advertising needs and developed ideal marketing solutions.
- Provided creative and innovative solutions utilizing industry trends, selling techniques and digital products.
- Prospected for new business to increase client base; making 50+ contacts per day.
- Met or exceeded sales goals by utilizing creative resources to achieve results.
- Explained digital marketing concepts to help clients find success.
- Analyzed and reported digital campaign performance with focus on program optimization.
- Alerted and contacted customers about account or informational issues to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
Associate Pastor
Hope Community Church
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Organized and recruited for outreach and community events.
- Led group of volunteers to lead youth ministry initiatives in teaching, events, and programs for 15 kids.
- Coordinated volunteers and songs for music team
- Organized and rebuilt website and social media marketing.
Marketing Specialist
String Swing
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Created and maintained online advertising on Facebook, Google, Instagram, etc
- Managed website details, SEO, and organic keywords to increase web traffic by 10%
- Handled interactions on social media and reviews
- Created and scheduled social media marketing.
Church Planter
Prodigal Church
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Developed vision for new church including mission, values, and strategy
- Casted vision to recruit team members and monthly givers
- Communicated Biblical messages to bring hope and reach more people
- Built strong partnerships in community.
- Trained 5 new people on effectively sharing the Gospel in La Crosse
Associate Pastor
Our Saviour Church
02.2016 - 08.2019
- Created and implemented a new small groups curriculum and model
- Organized and recruited volunteers for monthly and yearly outreach and community events
- Managed and recruited volunteers for ministry programs and service opportunities
- Coordinated care for those in need of counseling and hospital visitation.
Associate Pastor
First Free Church
02.2013 - 02.2016
- Developed and managed leaders for over 10 ministry programs
- Communicated vision for ministry to areas of adoption, foster care, poverty, at-risk children, etc
- Raising awareness and recruiting volunteers to serve on teams
- Managed and supervised a paid worker in our church shop.
Worship Coordinator
Point of Grace Church
08.2010 - 02.2013
- Coordinated volunteer schedule
- Recruited volunteers for ministry programs
- Trained volunteers on technology and programs
- Communicated messages to congregation to bring truth and hope
- Led teams for music.
Education
School of Fundraising
Chicago, ILSales and Prospecting -
Hibu
10.2022
Digital Marketing -
Blake Snodgrass Coaching
03.2020
MA - Theology
Liberty University
06.2010
BS - Communication Studies
UW-La Crosse
12.2006
Skills
- Leadership
- Effective Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Communication Skills
- Social Media Recruiting Tools
- Project Management
- Fundraising Events
- People Management
- External and Public Relations
- Donor Management
Timeline
Director of Individual Giving
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center
05.2023 - 11.2023
Digital Account Executive
Hibu
09.2022 - 05.2023
Associate Pastor
Hope Community Church
11.2021 - 09.2022
Marketing Specialist
String Swing
10.2020 - 11.2021
Church Planter
Prodigal Church
08.2019 - 10.2020
Associate Pastor
Our Saviour Church
02.2016 - 08.2019
Associate Pastor
First Free Church
02.2013 - 02.2016
Worship Coordinator
Point of Grace Church
08.2010 - 02.2013
School of Fundraising
Sales and Prospecting -
Hibu
Digital Marketing -
Blake Snodgrass Coaching
MA - Theology
Liberty University
BS - Communication Studies
UW-La Crosse
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Hiking
- Road trips
- Watching movies
- Spending time with my family
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