Kareemah Harvill
Summary
Results-driven advancement professional with extensive experience in donor relations and event coordination. Proven ability to foster collaborative team environments and adapt to changing needs. Skilled in database management and strategic planning, consistently delivering reliable outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Development and Advancement Assistant
Children's Aid Society of Alabama
04.2021 - Current
- Enhanced Donor Engagement: Improved donor database accuracy by 95%, ensuring all records contained pertinent information. Acknowledged 100% of donor contributions within 48 hours, resulting in a 15% increase in donor retention.
- Board Collaboration: Supported three governing boards (Board Resource Development Committee, CAS Board, and Foundation Board), increasing participation in resource development initiatives by 25%.
- Event Success: Assisted in the planning and implementation of four special events annually, contributing to a 30% growth in event attendance and a 20% increase in funds raised year-over-year.
- Junior Leadership Development: Successfully led the Junior Leadership Board in executing six projects aligned with Children's Aid Society of Alabama mission, engaging 20+ young leaders annually.
- Marketing and PR Impact: Coordinated and implemented public relations campaigns, increasing media mentions by 40% and social media engagement by 50% over one year.
- Community Outreach Expansion: Represented CAS at 25+ community meetings and outreach events, establishing 10 new partnerships that expanded program reach.
- Effective Marketing Materials: Designed and distributed marketing materials that resulted in a 15% increase in program inquiries and a 10% boost in volunteer sign-ups.
- Optimized Website Management: Reduced website downtime by 95% and implemented updates that improved user navigation, leading to a 20% increase in site traffic.
- Improved Email Engagement: Managed a Constant Contact email list with a 98% delivery rate, achieving an average open rate of 35%, 10% above the industry standard.
Development Coordinator
JDRF International
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Responsible for assisting with raising over $900,000 in revenue each year for the Gulf States Chapter
- Maintained relationships with community, civic and corporate leaders statewide to encourage involvement in JDRF activities
- Prepared grant and sponsorship proposals
- Coordinated, evaluated and expanded fundraising and non-fundraising programs under the direction of the chapter Executive Director, and in collaboration with the resource team and volunteer leadership
- Created brochures, invitations, cards and other event and marketing materials
- Generated accounting and financial reports, charts and forecasts
- Planned and organized walk, run and gala event's with more than30 vendors and1000 attendees
- Strategized with client development team members to manage budget and synchronize volunteer efforts to boost funding initiatives
Office Manager
JDRF International
05.2010 - 06.2019
- Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment receiving
- Decreasing office expenses by20%
- Established efficient workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall effectiveness of personnel and activities
- Managed CRM database, including troubleshooting, maintenance, updates and report generation
- Coordinated fundraising events, overseeing management of volunteers, vendor relations and publicity to increase community outreach and awareness
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel
- Aggregated and analyzed data related to administrative costs to prepare budgets for corporate-level management
- Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes
- Created PowerPoint presentations for business development purposes
- Organized weekly staff meetings and logged minutes for corporate records
Office Manager
HMSHost
09.2007 - 06.2009
Assistant Manager, Server (Trainer), Administrative Assistant
O'Charley's
06.2001 - 08.2008
Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Business Administration, Management and Operations
University of Phoenix
Online01.2009
Bachelor's of Science - Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL01.2007
Skills
- Management
- Nonprofits
- Office Management
- Event coordination
- Budget management
- Data entry
- Communication skills
- Donor relations
- Fundraising assistance
- Database management
- Donor recognition
- Annual giving campaigns
- Online fundraising
Languages
English
Timeline
Development and Advancement Assistant
Children's Aid Society of Alabama
04.2021 - Current
Development Coordinator
JDRF International
07.2019 - 07.2020
Office Manager
JDRF International
05.2010 - 06.2019
Office Manager
HMSHost
09.2007 - 06.2009
Assistant Manager, Server (Trainer), Administrative Assistant
O'Charley's
06.2001 - 08.2008
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Business Administration, Management and Operations
University of Phoenix
Bachelor's of Science - Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Faulkner University
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