Karen Dwyer
Monroe,NY
Summary
Self-motivated development professional well-versed in individual, corporate and foundation fundraising techniques. Excellent track record of managing donor relationships and identifying new partnerships to increase fundraising support. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Advancement Officer
John S. Burke Catholic High School
09.2019 - Current
- Developed fundraiser planning timelines and advised on resource availability and feasibility.
- Planned and organized special events, solicited corporate sponsorships, and set up matching gift donations to reach financial targets.
- Coordinated and managed internal and external meetings and events, both in-person and through video conferencing web platforms.
- Strategized with client development team members to manage budget and synchronize volunteer efforts to boost funding initiatives.
- Planned and implemented fundraising events.
- Managed budgets for events and campaigns, keeping financial goals on track.
- Provided online and onsite registration support for events and troubleshot customer concerns, processing meeting registrations and payments.
- Proposed fundraising opportunities to potential donors to increase sources of funding.
- Developed and implemented marketing campaigns targeting donors.
- Identified opportunities for fundraising totals, facilitating plans to achieve growth percentage goals for regional jurisdiction.
- Coordinated events to encourage community involvement and increase awareness of organization's mission.
- Analyzed current and potential donor data to identify demographics and trends.
- Developed campaigns.
- Created and implemented recurring giving program.
Alumni Relations Coordinator
John S. Burke Catholic High School
09.2019 - Current
- Used various social media platforms for media and alumni outreach.
- Created and developed direct appeal campaign for alumni.
- Directed and optimized department projects in areas such as marketing, alumni connections and fundraising.
- Planned and orchestrated program activities, special events and alumni reunions.
- Produced and distributed brochures, direct mail and created a monthly alumni newsletter.
- Developed and implemented social media strategy to increase engagement and reach new audiences.
- Implemented strategies to increase alumni engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History And Elementary Education
Skills
- Boarding Support
- Tracking Systems
- Special Events
- Donor Relations
- Donation Drive Coordination
- Database Systems
- Community Relations
- Online Fundraising
- Fundraising Implementation
- Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Planning and Coordination
Affiliations
Association of Fundraising Professionals
Membership Co-Chair Mid Hudson Valley AFP Chapter
Timeline
Associate Advancement Officer - John S. Burke Catholic High School
09.2019 - Current
Alumni Relations Coordinator - John S. Burke Catholic High School
09.2019 - Current
St. Peters University - Bachelor of Arts, History And Elementary Education
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