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Kathryn Brown
Duncanville,TX
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It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
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
09.2023 - 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.
02.2008 - 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
09.2012 - 02.2022
- 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
07.2013 - 05.2019
- 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, MO07.2020
M.B.A. in Project Management -
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas12.2007
B.A. in Criminal Justice -
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas05.2004
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
afternoon
evening
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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 WorkWork Location
HybridRemoteImportant 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 RetreatsSoftware
MS Office Suite
Accounting
Project Management
Social Media
Zoom
Trello
MS and Mac Operating Systems
Graphic Design
Communication Tools
Event Planning
Raiser's Edge NXT
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Interests
Serving at Church
Volunteering
Reading
Travel
New Restaurants
Sports
Fitness
Family Time
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