JORDAN ASHLEY BERKOWITZ, CFRE
Las Vegas
Summary
Dynamic and forward-thinking career non-profit fund development officer with a passion for driving change within the communities I live in. I believe in the power of thoughtful, collaborative, and strategic approaches to create lasting change and am constantly seeking new ways to inspire, connect, and mobilize resources for the missions I serve.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Director
American Heart Association
07.2024 - Current
- Cultivated relationships with community, business and local civic leaders in order to draw attention to The American Heart Association Nevada and bring in new donors, volunteers, and stakeholders.
- Created fundraising strategies tied to the AHA'S mission, programs and goals.
- Coordinated cross-departmental efforts in support of organizational objectives related to resource mobilization.
- Established regular communication channels with donors, maintaining transparency about organizational activities and accomplishments.
- Secured corporate sponsorships by cultivating strong relationships with key decision-makers in various industries.
Development Director
Aid for AIDS of Nevada [AFAN]
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed, oversaw, and implemented all fundraising strategy across special events, individual contributions, corporate gifts, major gifts, and grants while working within the community to spread awareness and messaging surrounding the organization's mission, in addition to developing all strategy to meet and exceed all budgeted fundraising goals.
Development Director
CORE Powered by the Rogers Foundation
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Led the development department in all fundraising initiatives and strategy, including grants and special events. Oversaw all fundraising and marketing, while working to highlight the organization's mission, vision, and values within the community.
Outreach and Engagement Manager
Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth [NPHY]
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Conceptualized and implemented all community engagement and street outreach events while creating strategic partnerships to further drive the mission of the organization into the community.
Development Manager
The Shade Tree
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Oversaw and implemented all fundraising strategy across special events, individual contributions, major gifts, corporate giving, and grants while working within the community to spread awareness and messaging surrounding the organization's mission. Oversaw and increased the organization's 3-million-dollar operating budget to 4.2 million in 2 years, through a global pandemic.
Education
Certified Fund-Raising Executive [CFRE] Certification -
CFRE International
04.2025
Non-Profit Management Certificate -
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
02.2021
Skills
- Fundraising
- Stewardship Practices
- Technologically Proficient
- Communications and Marketing
- Attention to Detail
- Grant and Proposal Writing
- Strategy Creation and Implementation
- Project Management
- Oral and written communications
- Public speaking
- Strategic planning
Timeline
Development Director
American Heart Association
07.2024 - Current
Development Director
Aid for AIDS of Nevada [AFAN]
03.2023 - 06.2024
Development Director
CORE Powered by the Rogers Foundation
05.2022 - 10.2022
Outreach and Engagement Manager
Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth [NPHY]
05.2021 - 05.2022
Development Manager
The Shade Tree
03.2019 - 04.2021
Non-Profit Management Certificate -
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Certified Fund-Raising Executive [CFRE] Certification -
CFRE International
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