Knowledgeable Development Professional with solid background in fundraising, donor relations, and stewardship. Proven ability to collaborate with colleagues and internal and external stakeholders that enhance institutional effectiveness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Discovery Officer
University of South Alabama
09.2022 - Current
Develops and implements a strategic plan to discover and qualify new major donors for programs across the University and USA Health
Executes USA Health's Grateful Patient Giving Program
Conducts an average of 100 contacts per month; mailers, phone calls, emails, meetings, with prospects and annual giving donors
Works in coordination with Advancement Analytics team to transition qualified donors to the appropriate Development Officer portfolios
Utilizes Raiser's Edge NXT to document all contact reports and moves management
Solicits and stewards donors as appropriate
Development Officer
University of South Alabama
06.2019 - 09.2022
Oversaw all development efforts for the Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions
Managed a portfolio of 75 annual and major donors ($10,000 -$25,000)
Collaborated with colleagues on planned gifts, tiered gifts, and multi area gifts
Maintained donor/prospective donor information and moves management in Raiser's Edge NXT
Established, repaired, and maintained long term internal and external relationships
Developed plans for an External Advisory Board, Alumni Society, and the Covey Scholars Program
Contact Tracer *Temporary Reassingment*
University of South Alabama
07.2020 - 05.2021
Maintained patient confidentiality and privacy following HIPAA and FERPA guidelines during interviews and follow-up communications
Collaborated effectively with a diverse team with University leadership, faculty, staff, and students
Demonstrated adaptability by transitioning to an unprecedented role for the necessity of the University maintaining operations in a safe environment
Monitored cases closely, ensuring prompt follow-up while utilizing a CRM system
Development Specialist
University of South Alabama
03.2016 - 06.2019
Oversaw all development efforts for the Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions
Managed a portfolio of 150 annual and major donors ($10,000 +)
Increased number of donors and gifts made for 3 consecutive fiscal years
Maintained donor/prospective donor information and moves management in Banner, Reeher, and Raiser's Edge NXT
Established, repaired, and maintained long term internal and external relationships
Enhanced alumni engagement efforts by establishing healthcare recognition weeks, football tailgates, and other alumni activities
Account Manager
Southern Cross Apparel
03.2015 - 02.2016
Responsible for accepting new retailers, converting leads to accounts, and seeing orders from start to finish
Managed sales team with monthly goals of $60,000 for over 200 retail accounts
Attended Atlanta and Dallas Apparel Markets as an exhibitor to meet and maintain client relationships
Proficient in Zoho CRM and Shopify, both retail and wholesale
Head of customer relations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
05.2014
Skills
Donor Engagement/Relations
Problem Solving
Communication
Collaboration
Proficient in Microsoft Word
Proficient in Excel
Strategic planning
Stewardship
Timeline
Discovery Officer
University of South Alabama
09.2022 - Current
Contact Tracer *Temporary Reassingment*
University of South Alabama
07.2020 - 05.2021
Development Officer
University of South Alabama
06.2019 - 09.2022
Development Specialist
University of South Alabama
03.2016 - 06.2019
Account Manager
Southern Cross Apparel
03.2015 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Alabama
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