June Stephens
Portland,OR
Summary
Retired education professional with expertise in strategic planning, operational management, and team leadership. Demonstrated ability to advise and support students in achieving success in multiple academic and extracurricular activities. Proven track record in building positive personal and community relationships.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director, Foundation/Institutional Advancement
Citrus College Advancement Department
Glendora, CA
08.2010 - 04.2012
- Lead the Citrus College Advancement Department, including the Citrus College Foundation, Protocol and Government Relations, Marketing and Communications, and Reprographics by sustaining and advancing resource development through private philanthropy, community relationships, public and private partnerships, legislation favorable to the institution and California Community Colleges, and enhanced pride in Citrus College
- Develop and administer an integrated advancement, marketing, and resource development program in which staff members work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team
- Recommend and administer department budgets
- Compile and maintain statistical records and other data and write reports
- Interact and communicate with public and news media on behalf of the District
- Serve on District standing committees as assigned
- Recommend for employment, provide for training direct, supervise, and evaluate the work performance
Executive Director, Institutional Advancement
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA
01.2005 - 08.2010
- Lead the Cuesta College Institutional Advancement Department, including the Cuesta College Foundation, Grants, and Marketing and Communications, by sustaining and advancing resource development through private philanthropy, community relationships, public and private partnerships, legislation favorable to the institution and California Community Colleges, and enhanced pride in Cuesta College
- Develop and administer an integrated advancement, marketing, and resource development program in which staff members work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team
- Recommend and administer department budgets
- Compile and maintain statistical records and other data and write reports
- Interact and communicate with public and news media on behalf of the District
- Serve on District standing committees as assigned
- Recommend for employment, provide for training direct, supervise, and evaluate the work performance of the Director of Marketing and Communications, the Director of Grants, the Director of Foundation Programs, and other department staff
- Produce and host public and college events
- Assist the Superintendent/President in working with the Foundation Board of Directors to develop plans for generating revenue and managing and distributing funds to District programs and individuals
- Coordinate the work of the Foundation Board of Directors and its Committees, as well as develop and implement policy
- Develop, train, and recognize the volunteers of the Foundation Board
- Serve as a liaison between the District, the Foundation Board of Directors and individuals, groups, businesses, and corporations in and/or connected with the community
- Enhance College and community relationship, establish or enhance donor recognition programs
- Direct Foundation-related fund raising activities including record keeping, acknowledgement, and stewardship
- Direct the maintenance of donor records and mailing lists
- Direct areas of research, cultivation, and solicitation of donors
- Develop and implement all forms of planned giving, capital, and major gifts campaigns, endowment development, and scholarship campaigns
- Assist in the development of a marketing plan that relates to resource development, which includes enrollment management, enhancing the College's image and reputation, developing and strengthening programs, and annual and long-range planning
Community Services Supervisor
Twentynine Palms Highway
Yucca Valley, CA
02.2003 - 01.2004
- Managed the overall operations of the Hi-Desert Nature Museum and the California Welcome Center, including the supervision of two full-time and six part-time staff members, as well as approximately ten volunteers
- Developed educational programs and events, schedule temporary traveling exhibits, creatively changed permanent exhibits, coordinate receptions, meetings and other events, established collaborations and partnerships with community organizations, coordinates advertising and marketing plans, prepared reports, developed budget, and attended community meetings
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA01.1998
Bachelor of Science - Business and Management
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA08.1996
General Education -
College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CaliforniaSkills
- Program Development
- Budgeting
- Employee Evaluation
- Strategic Planning
- Research
- Public Relations
- Writing Skills
- Fundraising
- Presentation Skills
- Administrative Experience
- Computer Networking
- Business Development
- Process Improvement
- Team Management
- Marketing
- Customer Service
- Volunteer Management
- Recruiting
- Teaching
- Event Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Human Resources
- Relationship Management
- Logistics
- Merchandising
- Customer Relationship Management
- Change Management
- Pricing
- Conflict Management
- Management
- Events Management
Credentials
California Pupil Personnel Services Credential
Additional Information - Affiliations
Rotarian
Timeline
Executive Director, Foundation/Institutional Advancement
Citrus College Advancement Department
08.2010 - 04.2012
Executive Director, Institutional Advancement
Cuesta College
01.2005 - 08.2010
Community Services Supervisor
Twentynine Palms Highway
02.2003 - 01.2004
Master of Arts - Education
University of Redlands
Bachelor of Science - Business and Management
University of Redlands
General Education -
College of the Desert