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Karen Sayre

Euclid,OH

Summary

Dynamic Engagement Strategist, excelling in strategic fundraising development and cultivating donor relationships. Successfully implemented CRM systems to enhance client satisfaction, while fostering community engagement through creating impactful funding proposals and reports. Adept at aligning philanthropic goals with actionable strategies for non-profit success.


Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Engagement Strategist

Grants Plus
09.2013 - 08.2017
  • Conducted foundation research for non-profit clients and prepared proposals to funders.
  • Wrote foundation grant reports for clients.
  • Implemented customer relationship management systems to improve client satisfaction and retention.


Administrative Office

Veale Foundation
07.2012 - 08.2013
  • Reviewed proposals from local and national non-profit organizations.
  • Made recommendations to Board of Trustees on grant distributions.
  • Reviewed reports from grantees.
  • Proposed potential changes in structure and function of the foundation.


Donor Relations Office

The Cleveland Foundation
06.2004 - 07.2012
  • Met with assigned donors to ascertain their philanthropic goals for their donor funds.
  • Recommended potential grantees to assigned donors and arranged site visits.
  • Worked with family funds to engage younger generation participation.
  • Visited and vetted local non-profits that fit interest areas of donors and reviewed with donor fund representatives.

Program Manager, Children and Families

United Way of Greater Cleveland
05.2000 - 06.2004
  • Served with over 200 volunteer panel members to review proposals for support from local non-profits.
  • Worked with city and county officials to develop early childhood mental health programs locally.
  • Developed a youth philanthropy program with over 70 high school participants from over 20 schools in Northeast Ohio.

Program Officer

Nordson Corporation Foundation
05.1991 - 03.2000
  • Reviewed proposals from non-profits in Lorain and Cuyahoga Counties and made recommendations to the Board of the foundation for funding,
  • Met as requested with non-profits to review board requirements and made recommendations for improvement.
  • Developed quarterly philanthropic reports for the board of trustees.

Research Assistant

Carl Moore and Associates
03.1989 - 08.1991
  • Conducted qualitative and quantitative research for nonprofit clients as basis for strategic planning process.-b
  • Produced time lines and content analyses from planning sessions.
  • Facilitated design groups for action planning sessions.
  • Conducted asset-based assessment for Lorain County.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
06-1990

Skills

  • Strategic fundraising development
  • Cultivating donor relationships
  • Community engagement skills

Timeline

Engagement Strategist

Grants Plus
09.2013 - 08.2017

Administrative Office

Veale Foundation
07.2012 - 08.2013

Donor Relations Office

The Cleveland Foundation
06.2004 - 07.2012

Program Manager, Children and Families

United Way of Greater Cleveland
05.2000 - 06.2004

Program Officer

Nordson Corporation Foundation
05.1991 - 03.2000

Research Assistant

Carl Moore and Associates
03.1989 - 08.1991

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Cleveland State University

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