Kelsey Davis
Thousand Oaks,CA
Summary
Experienced fundraising leader with over a decade of sponsorship sales experience for revenue-generating events within multi-million dollar non-profits. Skilled in cultivating relationships with volunteers, executives, and C-Suite leaders. Specializes in creating powerful partnerships and executing high-impact events that result in meaningful change.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Development Manager II
American Cancer Society
01.2024 - Current
- Accountable for the achievement of a revenue target greater than $1M for a portfolio of priority relationships, account management, sponsorships and fundraising campaigns and events.
- Successfully partnered with health systems, corporations and C-suite leaders to achieve set goals.
- Actively collaborates across departments to maximize event success.
- Successfully led a Gourmet Food and Wine earning National recognition as the #1 Revenue Growth performer over previous year.
- Led with the mission, reshaped the event focus, stewarded long time donors and generated new revenue through external champions.
- Implements best practices for revenue growth with a donor centric focus.
- Drives and encourages creativity and innovation resulting in new revenue opportunities.
Senior Development Manager
American Cancer Society
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Rebuilt and grew Los Angeles Golf Classic by 60% over previous year.
- Recognized as the #2 overall growth golf event nationwide.
- Increased purposeful volunteer engagement and new volunteer growth to effectively meet the needs of the portfolio.
- Led monthly meetings with Executive Committee to delegate responsibilities and ensure event timeline success.
- Responsible for handling multiple priorities, project management, and meeting deadlines.
- Monitors and maintains event budgets ensuring donor dollars are being used with the mission in mind.
Development Manager
American Cancer Society
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Led multiple Relay For Life events throughout Ventura County.
- Met event goals and increased revenue YOY.
- Partnered with Los Angeles Marathon and Long Beach Marathon as charity partners leading and supporting a team of peer to peer fundraising participants.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships and communication with teams, participants, vendors, programs and volunteers.
- Extensive customer service experience with the ability to effectively address and resolve issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Cal State Channel Islands
06-2007
Skills
- Building strategic partnerships
- Cross-functional team development
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Senior Development Manager II
American Cancer Society
01.2024 - Current
Senior Development Manager
American Cancer Society
01.2022 - 01.2024
Development Manager
American Cancer Society
01.2018 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Cal State Channel Islands
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