Katherine Coughlin
Clinton,MA
Summary
A Strategic Development Director known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in fundraising strategy, major events, donor relations, and grant management. Excel at leadership, communication, and problem-solving to drive organizational growth and achieve fundraising goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Director
Central Mass Housing Alliance
Worcester, MA
10.2021 - Current
- Managed Relationships with Foundations and other community grantors with an annual goal of $750,000 in revenue
- Managed relationships with existing Sponsors, Funders, High Level donors and Community Partners
- Secure over $250,000 in In-kind donations for CMHA’s programs and services
- Manage all Logistics, Marketing, and Recruitment for long standing Annual 5K Walk
- Created and implemented a marketing campaign entire organization
- Maintained and updated the organization’s website and fundraising pages
Development Manager
Live Like Blaine Foundation
Bala Cayla, PA
08.2020 - 07.2024
- Created and implemented a marketing campaign for Peer-to-Peer Fitness Event
- Coordinated Social Media Content and Monthly Newsletter
- Managed relationships with existing sponsors supporting our Virtual Gala
- Maintained and updated organization's website, and 2 event pages
Events Manager
American Liver Foundation
Needham, MA
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Created and implemented an 8-week marketing campaign for our 1st virtual event that rose over $55,000
- Designed new sponsorship packages supporting the virtual event and secured 2 new sponsors
- Managed relationships with existing sponsors supporting ALF
- Coordinated Social Media Content and Monthly Newsletter for New England Division
Campaign Manager
Vs Cancer, Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Raleigh, NC
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed relationships with colleges and universities in North Carolina and Virginia, supporting Vs Cancer, with an annual goal of $450,000.
- Directed a 5K Walk Committee for the NC Triangle Area.
- Drove current sponsor relationships to secure in-kind donations for our 5K
- I represented the foundation at community speaking engagements.
- Created monthly content for newsletters, social media, and recruitment outreach for both V's Cancer events, and Starry Night 5K.
Runners Program Coordinator
LuMind RDS Foundation
Burlington, MA
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Responsible for managing and implementing a nationwide Runners Program, with a focus on the Chicago, New York City, San Francisco Marathons, and various third-party races.
- Collaborated with the President/CEO directly to develop and successfully attain revenue and recruitment goals of 150 runners and $200,000 in annual revenue.
- I represented LuMind RDS at various race expos and conferences to steward existing corporate sponsors, in-kind donors, and national partners.
- Also, actively identified opportunities to showcase the research we are currently supporting.
- Created new grassroots marketing campaigns and monthly content to cultivate the Runner’s program in online communities across blogs, social networks, and steward Alumni runners in targeted areas.
- Fundraiser Support – Maintained regular outreach to runners and third-party DIY events with fundraising ideas, challenges, welcome kits, and social media accolades.
Development and Communications Coordinator
Back on My Feet
Boston, MA
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Work in collaboration with the Executive Director to plan, implement, and meet the revenue goals of key Chapter campaigns
- Managing the planning and execution of all fundraising events, including the annual Chapter gala, and Boston Marathon Team
- Work in collaboration with Executive Director to cultivate and steward corporate partnerships
- Implementing the Chapter’s email marketing strategy including routine solicitations, updates, monthly newsletters, social media, and website
Development Officer
Easter Seals Massachusetts
Worcester, MA
04.2013 - 07.2015
- Responsible for Softball and Volleyball Tournaments, Walk With Me events, and Charity Marathon Program; setting and achieving financial goals of $550,00, recruiting teams, managed support staff and volunteers across Massachusetts
- Reevaluated Event timelines to create a “year-round” fundraising approach with participants including Changing when teams receive fundraising materials, adding personalized fundraising touchpoints during the year, and promotion of our other fundraising events
- Represented Easter Seals at various networking events to identify new Corporate Partners, Foundation and Major Gift prospects, and Event Sponsors
- Created in-kind partnerships with community-based organizations like local sports teams and health-based organizations
- Collaborated with Marketing Director to redesign all fundraising and promotional collateral
- Reinvigorated our email content to include Fundraising tips, Easter Seals Updates, Client Success Stories, and volunteer opportunities
- Implemented Post Event participant outreach schedule including; personal visits, email follow up, certificate of apperception, and a letter to the whole team congratulating them on their fundraising totals
Community Executive
American Cancer Society
Worcester, MA
10.2007 - 04.2013
- Responsible for attainment of fundraising dollars, volunteer recruitment, and management goals for endurance events including Bicycles Battling Cancer and Spin for Hope of up to $300,000 annually
- Coordinated all logistical and event marketing aspects of multiple special events and development programs including; the largest signature event in New England, veteran events, and start-up events
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with in-kind sponsors, resulting in continuous donations of over $10,000 annually
- Secured sponsorships and underwriting, including all goody bag donations
- Managed Relationships with Participants, Vendors, Sponsors, and Donors
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA01.2005
Fundamentals of Global Sports Management -
NYU Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport
Skills
- Nonprofit management
- Fundraising expertise
- Donor relations
- Volunteer organizations
- Grant proposals
- Direct mail campaigns
- Event oversight
- Social media expertise
- Corporate partnerships
Websites
Technical Skills
Raiser’s Edge, Convio, Blackbaud, Microsoft Office, Siebel Data Systems, Luminate, WordPress, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram
Timeline
Development Director
Central Mass Housing Alliance
10.2021 - Current
Development Manager
Live Like Blaine Foundation
08.2020 - 07.2024
Events Manager
American Liver Foundation
03.2020 - 07.2020
Campaign Manager
Vs Cancer, Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
08.2019 - 03.2020
Runners Program Coordinator
LuMind RDS Foundation
02.2017 - 03.2019
Development and Communications Coordinator
Back on My Feet
04.2016 - 10.2016
Development Officer
Easter Seals Massachusetts
04.2013 - 07.2015
Community Executive
American Cancer Society
10.2007 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
University of Massachusetts
Fundamentals of Global Sports Management -
NYU Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport
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