Kathryn Gross
Flushing,MI
Summary
Professional in advancement with strong focus on strategic planning, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to grow fund development, and cultivate constituent relationships.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Advancement
Powers Catholic High School
06.2024 - Current
- Analyzed giving trends and donor data to identify opportunities for improvement, allowing growth of fundraising potential
- Enhanced donor stewardship through regular communication, personalized touchpoints and events
- Designed and implemented appeals that focused on increased contributions from new and existing donors. Annual giving is at 95% of 2024-2025 goal in first 7 months
- Improved alumni connectivity through dedicated events, outreach and initiatives for updated contacts
- Launched new fundraising platform to better serve constituents
Elementary School Teacher
St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic School
10.2008 - 06.2024
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff
- Fostered a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students
- Collaborated on School Accreditation Self Study Plans
- Chaired school book fairs and major fundraiser
Sales Associate
Williams Sonoma
11.2003 - 12.2005
- Provided excellent customer service to drive sales and ensure customer satisfaction
- Met and exceeded sales goals through upselling and cross-selling techniques
- Developed product knowledge and maintained a thorough understanding of store inventory
Elementary School Teacher
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
08.1998 - 06.2001
- Taught in a bilingual, multiage classroom
- Translated for all parent/teacher conferences and community events
Bilingual Elementary School Teacher
Denver Public Schools
08.1995 - 06.1998
- Coordinated with support staff to address student needs
- Translated parent/teacher conferences, including IEP meetings
Education
GRADUATE CLASSES - Grant Writing/Surveys
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI12-2015
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Miami University
Oxford, OH12-1994
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Fundraising
- Organizing and Collaborating
- Donor relations
- Multi-tasking strength
- Meeting facilitation
- Excellent people skills
- Major gifts solicitation
- Alumni engagement
- Annual planning
- Board collaboration
- Goal oriented
Accomplishments
- Led Capital Improvement plans, worked with the diocese, independent construction and architecture firms and the Board of Trustees
- Achieved Board Approval, and a committed budget for All Saints Chapel
- Retained community based architect and contractor for Summer 2025 groundbreaking of All Saints Chapel
- Grew personal relationships with stakeholders through coffee and lunch dates, hand written letters and calls
- Reinvigorated partnerships with community organizations including Kettering University, the Crim Foundation, Henry Ford Genesys and the Flint and Genesee Group
- Obtained 86% of Total Advancement Income for the year in the first 7 months as Director
- With the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees, authored and implemented the PCHS Strategic Action Plan
- Doubled End of Year Appeal donations over previous year
- Improved tuition assistance plan with administrative team
- Launched two new student collaborative learning spaces
- Fostered community relations with GCCS Ticket Tee Shirts, the VIP Golden Ticket program and an Alumni Spirit Store
- Acquired 5 new scholarships, 6th is in development
- Grew ties with community schools through developing and coaching a middle school track program
Timeline
Director of Advancement
Powers Catholic High School
06.2024 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic School
10.2008 - 06.2024
Sales Associate
Williams Sonoma
11.2003 - 12.2005
Elementary School Teacher
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
08.1998 - 06.2001
Bilingual Elementary School Teacher
Denver Public Schools
08.1995 - 06.1998
GRADUATE CLASSES - Grant Writing/Surveys
Spring Arbor University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Miami University
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