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Kathryn Brown

Kathryn Brown

Duncanville,TX

Summary

Accomplished Nonprofit Manager and Consultant with 20 years of experience. Known for a collaborative and hardworking nature, coupled with a flexible approach and strategic mindset. Expert in donor relations, fundraising, and managing high-profile events. Demonstrated success in securing over $1,000,000 in monetary and non-monetary donations, leading impactful corporate philanthropy initiatives, and fostering strong community partnerships. Highly proficient in project management, team leadership, and strategic planning.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Corporate Philanthropy Project Manager

North Texas Food Bank
2023.09 - Current
  • Develop strong relationships with corporate portfolio of over one hundred mid-level and major corporate gift donors, securing $1.3 million in sponsorships and donations within 9 months.
  • Responsible for planning, initiating, executing, and monitoring multiple philanthropy team's projects, by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Support North Texas Food Bank's philanthropy team by managing daily tasks, including preparing thank you letters, newsletters, impact reports, webinars, grants, email templates, project calendars, resources, and other donor stewardship materials.
  • Assist Marketing and Communications team with planning and executing all event design, promotional materials, communication documents, and logistics for signature events such as: Empty Bowls, Taste of the Cowboys, donor-sponsored fleet reveals, and high-stewardship events.

Consultant

Posh Consulting, Inc.
2008.02 - Current
  • Improve donor relations through consistent communication and timely project updates, and advise nonprofit leaders on organizational management.
  • Design marketing plans and oversee event planning, raising awareness, and generating funds for nonprofits.
  • Analyze financial reports, streamlining expenses and effectively allocating resources to mission-critical activities for various organizations.
  • Manage grant proposal writing and secured over $2 million dollars in funding for various projects and initiatives, for over 25 organizations .

Foster Home Developer

Azleway Children's Services
2012.09 - 2022.02
  • Liaised between community organizations and Azleway to support foster parents and developed in-person and online training programs for foster/adoptive parents using state laws and policies.
  • Identified and maintained updated treatment information on children's behaviors, and coordinated management reports to improve home verification.
  • Worked with regional directors and case managers to integrate training and services for foster and biological parents and ensured compliance with state regulations for over 100 foster to adopt homes.
  • Collaborated with child welfare agencies for timely placements, maintained accurate records, and developed relationships with community partners to support foster families.

Foundation Director

Get in the Ring Foundation
2013.07 - 2019.05
  • Led strategic planning and execution of initiatives to support Get in The Ring's Foundation's mission across New York, New Jersey, and Texas, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Oversaw fundraising efforts, including grant writing processes, donor relations, and major events, to secure funding and foundation programs and projects. Secured HBO contract worth $1 million dollars for the Brooklyn, NY community.
  • Managed financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, and resource allocation, to ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
  • Fostered relationships with stakeholders, including healthcare providers, researchers, and community organizations, to advance pediatric cancer research and patient support programs, increasing monetary donations 20% at local hospitals.

Education

Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) -

Nonprofit Leadership Alliance
Kansas City, MO
07.2020

M.B.A. in Project Management -

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas
12.2007

B.A. in Criminal Justice -

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas
05.2004

Skills

  • Nonprofit Management
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Fundraising Expertise
  • Consulting
  • Financial Management
  • Grant Writing
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Public Speaking
  • Public Relations and Marketing
  • Community Engagement
  • Business Development
  • Agile Methodology

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Quote

You often meet your fate on the road you take to avoid it.
French proverb

Volunteer Experience

  • Dallas Life Foundation
  • Juliette Fowler events
  • Ebby House for young women at Juliette Fowler
  • Athletes & Entertainers for Kids
  • Tim Brown Foundation as project manager
  • The Marsaw–Jones Foundation as events’ manager
  • Cancer Support Community
  • Board Member and Project Manager for The Shed Foundation

Affiliations

  • Project Management Institute
  • Association of Fundraising Professionals
  • Certified Nonprofit Professional Group

Certification

  • Certified Nonprofit Professional

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Work Location

HybridRemote

Important To Me

Company CultureHealthcare benefits401k matchWork-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leave4-day work weekWork from home optionPaid time offFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingTeam Building / Company Retreats

Software

G Suite

MS Office Suite

Accounting

Project Management

Social Media

Zoom

Trello

MS and Mac Operating Systems

Graphic Design

Communication Tools

Event Planning

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Interests

Serving at Church

Volunteering

Reading

Travel

New Restaurants

Sports

Fitness

Family Time

Timeline

Corporate Philanthropy Project Manager

North Texas Food Bank
2023.09 - Current

Foundation Director

Get in the Ring Foundation
2013.07 - 2019.05

Foster Home Developer

Azleway Children's Services
2012.09 - 2022.02

Consultant

Posh Consulting, Inc.
2008.02 - Current
  • Licensed Minister - Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church Oak Ridge, TN 1980
  • Ordained Minister - Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church Oak Ridge, TN 1983
  • Prepare / Enrich Facilitator 2014
  • PREP Relationship Facilitator 2014

Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) -

Nonprofit Leadership Alliance

M.B.A. in Project Management -

Dallas Baptist University

B.A. in Criminal Justice -

Dallas Baptist University
Kathryn Brown