Kit Topaz
Associate Director Of Development And Community Relations
Bellingham,WA
Summary
I use efficient time management, experienced fundraising strategy, professional communication and collaborative leadership to supervise a successful development team. I am well-versed in the issue of youth homelessness and passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certificates
Work History
Associate Director of Development and Community Relations
Cocoon House
Everett, WA
10.2020 - Current
- Manage team responsible for nearly $2 million fundraising budget
- Create comprehensive fundraising strategy for multiple donor segments and channels
- Organize events for 200-500 people
- Manage development team with two direct reports
- Develop comprehensive social media and public relations strategy
- Create, implement, and track donor stewardship plan including major donor strategy
Development & Volunteer Coordinator
Save a Forgotten Equine
Redmond, WA
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Responsible for generating $750k annual budget
- Utilized donor management software, interacted with donors, planned and ran fundraising events
- Recruited, onboarded and trained 80 volunteers per year
- Reduced 1yr churn rate of volunteers by 4% in first year as Volunteer Coordinator
- Planned and executed annual auction and horse show for 4 years (2 years as employee, 2 as volunteer).
Office Manager
Tolt River Family Medicine
Carnation, WA
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed front office for 3 doctor primary care clinic
- Managed reception
- Maintained supplement inventory
- Assisted with insurance claim submission
President
Woodinville High School Theatre Co.
Woodinville, WA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided fiduciary responsibility and leadership for 501c3 with $20k budget
- Successfully met activity and fundraising goals
Office Administrator
Ohana Wellness Center
Bellevue, WA
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Customer Service and reception for busy 6 practitioner clinic
- Improved check in, check out, and billing processes
Education
Teaching Credential - Cultural And Linguistic Academic Development
National University Sacramento, CA
Boston, MA 02.1996 - 07.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology & Philosophy
Boston University
Boston, MA 09.1989 - 05.1993
Skills
Professional Communicator
undefinedTimeline
CPR/ First Aid
12-2021
CSEC 101
11-2020
Motivational Interviewing
11-2020
Trauma Informed Practices
11-2020
CPS Mandated Reporter Training
10-2020
Bloodborne Pathogen Training
10-2020
Associate Director of Development and Community Relations
Cocoon House
10.2020 - Current
Development & Volunteer Coordinator
Save a Forgotten Equine
09.2018 - 10.2020
Office Manager
Tolt River Family Medicine
07.2017 - 08.2018
President
Woodinville High School Theatre Co.
01.2017 - 01.2018
Office Administrator
Ohana Wellness Center
01.2016 - 07.2017
Teaching Credential - Cultural And Linguistic Academic Development
National University Sacramento, CA
02.1996 - 07.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology & Philosophy
Boston University
09.1989 - 05.1993
Certification
CPS Mandated Reporter Training
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