Josh Traulsen
Non-Profit Programming And Development Professional
Roseville,CA
Summary
Experienced with strategic planning and donor relations within advancement sector. Utilizes comprehensive understanding of fundraising principles to drive institutional growth and engagement. Track record of leading successful campaigns and fostering collaborative team environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
West Coast Director of Advancement
Mem Global (Moishe House)
01.2024 - Current
- Designed innovative campaigns to raise awareness and generate support for the organization''s mission, leading to increased contributions from new and existing donors.
- Championed a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization, inspiring colleagues to become active ambassadors for the mission.
- Expanded planned giving program offerings by educating donors about tax-efficient ways to make a lasting impact on the organization''s future stability.
- Improved annual giving results by revamping segmentation strategies based on donor preferences and behavior patterns.
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at diversifying the organization''s funding sources, reducing reliance on any one particular stream of revenue.
- Developed comprehensive advancement plans for strategic growth, resulting in increased funding and organizational visibility.
- Forged strategic partnerships with community organizations, enhancing collaborative efforts towards shared goals.
Alumni Relations Director
Moishe House
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Planned and organized special events, managed online campaigns, and set up matching gift donations to reach fundraising targets.
- Executed multiple peer to peer fundraising campaigns.
- Created yearly development plans and budgets
- Maintained personal communication with over 300 donors and managed a portfolio of over 850 donors
- Identified organizational partners and stewarded those relationships.
- Managed database of key stakeholders, community builders and donors in Salesforce.
- Created and executed multiple overnight immersive experience across the globe including weekend retreats,
Senior Manager of Alumni Relations
Moishe House
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed database of key stakeholders, community builders and donors in Salesforce.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Consistently met or exceeded annual performance targets set by senior leadership.
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
- Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
- Managed budgets effectively, achieving financial objectives while maintaining strict control over expenditures.
- Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities.
Senior Manager of Alumni Engagement
Moishe House
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed 75 MHWOW Hosts on the West Coast of the US
- Implemented the MHWOW WE ARE fundraising strategy and grew fundraising three-fold
- Led educational sessions and staffed multiple Jewish Learning Retreats
- Helped create MHWOW 2.0
- Program team member
Program Manager
Moishe House
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Oversaw all Alumni MHWOW Hosts globally
- Doubled alumni fundraising
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
Director of Student Life
Hillel At Arizona State University
07.2016 - 12.2017
- Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve institution operations.
- Increased program registrations over 200% with improved promotional approaches, outreach strategies and parent engagement plans.
- Managed and recruited volunteers
- Conducted educational sessions and program on-boarding in group and individual settings
- Planned and executed fundraising events
Program Director
Arizona Hemophilia Association
08.2013 - 07.2016
- Planned and implemented fundraising events including walks, golf tournaments, pub crawls, peer to peer, direct solicitation, and large scale gatherings (30,000+ attendees)
- Planned and executed multiple multi-day educational and professional conferences.
- Planned and executed multiple summer camps, family camps, weekend retreats, adventure programs support groups and travel programs.
- Worked with a diverse population in sensitive situations.
Children Youth and Family Director
East Valley Jewish Community Center
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Set and adhered to budgets for all programming.
- Supervised 20 summer staff
- Designed all programming from end to end for 20+ weeks of camp/year
Senior Jewish Summer Camp Professional
Camp Mountian Chai
05.2010 - 08.2012
- Served as Activities Director, Counselor in Training Director, Unit Head, and Ropes Course Director.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Non-Profit Management And Leadership
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 08.2007 - 05.2011
Timeline
West Coast Director of Advancement
Mem Global (Moishe House)
01.2024 - Current
Alumni Relations Director
Moishe House
01.2022 - 01.2024
Senior Manager of Alumni Relations
Moishe House
01.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Manager of Alumni Engagement
Moishe House
05.2019 - 01.2021
Program Manager
Moishe House
01.2018 - 05.2019
Director of Student Life
Hillel At Arizona State University
07.2016 - 12.2017
Program Director
Arizona Hemophilia Association
08.2013 - 07.2016
Children Youth and Family Director
East Valley Jewish Community Center
08.2012 - 08.2013
Senior Jewish Summer Camp Professional
Camp Mountian Chai
05.2010 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Non-Profit Management And Leadership
Arizona State University
08.2007 - 05.2011