Joy Lester, CFRE
Livingston,Tx
Summary
Results-oriented Senior Executive driven to acheive growth goals through relationship building by providing emotional connections and trust building opportunities for key constituients.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Advancement
Camp Cho-Yeh
09.2016 - Current
- Strengthened donor and volunteer relationships and provided giving opportunities to increase funding to Camper Scholarship, Operating, and Endowment Funds.
- Developed and coordinated the execution of a $12 million capital campaign effort.
- Developed processes for tracking donations from start to finish including receipting, acknowledgment letters and thank you notes.
- Managed branding and messaging for events and various media channels to achieve an annual revenue of $11M.
- Oversaw purchasing activities, staffing initiatives, and inventory control for retail locations, generating $700,000 in annual revenue.
- Collaborated with executive team members on major decisions regarding company-wide initiatives.
- Hired, trained, and mentored team members to enhance productivity and maintain ahealthy culture.
- Maintained relationships with key stakeholders by attending meetings and responding promptly to inquiries or requests for information.
Consultant/ Freelance
Joy Lester Marketing
06.2000 - 08.2016
- Cultivated strong relationships with board members, donors, and sponsors to enhance fundraising efforts.
- Directed marketing strategies across social media and print production for business expansion.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to suggest necessary improvements.
Public Relations Specialist
Walls Regional Hospital
01.1997 - 05.2000
- Organized events and coordinated publicity for donors, volunteers, and community relations.
- Managed advertising campaigns and print production operations.
- Member of thehospital's Executive Team and entity representative to corporate departments.
- Served as hospital representative through engagement with the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, and United Way.
Education
Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) -
01.2024
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing, Management
Baylor University
05.1996
Skills
- Donor Relations
- Marketing Strategy
- Strategic Thinking
- Nonprofit Management
- Goal Setting
- Interpersonal Skills
Community Service
- Board Member, Grace Pregnancy Outreach, 01/01/24, Present
- Mentor, Compass Gap Year Program, 09/01/22, Present
- Summer Bible Study Leader, Camp Cho-Yeh, 06/01/16, Present
- Speaker & Small Group Facilitator, First Baptist Women, Young Adult, and Youth Ministries, 09/01/12, Present
Timeline
Vice President of Advancement
Camp Cho-Yeh
09.2016 - Current
Consultant/ Freelance
Joy Lester Marketing
06.2000 - 08.2016
Public Relations Specialist
Walls Regional Hospital
01.1997 - 05.2000
Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) -
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing, Management
Baylor University
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