Kori Bries
5738 Morrison Rd De Pere,WI
Summary
Results-driven fundraising executive bringing 19 plus years of nonprofit experience in management, revenue generation, events management, coaching, and strategic planning. Energetic, competitive leader with a strong work ethic and the ability to empower teams to make a difference.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
VP of Development and Marketing
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Bay and Lakes Region
Green Bay, WI
04.2022 - Current
- Successfully guided and inspired the development team in reaching revenue and marketing goals.
- Managed stewardship activities for event sponsorships, planned giving, campaign, and individual gifts.
- Identify, recommend and lead initiatives to drive growth and performance improvement.
- Fundraise a budget of $5 million through events, grants, individual gifts and planned giving.
VP of Advancement
Currative Connections
Green Bay, WI
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Communicate regularly with other executive team members to deliver pertinent details related to progress, status and direction for revenue generating projects.
- Cultivated strong relationships with board members, donors, prospects and the philanthropic community to keep the institution's financial needs in the forefront.
- Worked with clients, staff, and a production company to improve the way we tell our story to better engage donors.
- Worked with area non-profit agencies to collaborate on projects and share job responsibilities.
VP Youth Market
American Heart Association
De Pere, WI
04.2012 - 07.2020
- Managed, hired, and trained a team of 7-14 directors and over 1000 volunteers to achieve a combined revenue goal of up to $5 million from events.
- Collaborated with leadership to create revenue generation strategies.
- Performed individual ride-alongs with directors on a regular basis to develop their skills, help with challenging accounts and provide guidance and sales training.
- Recognized by senior management for courageous leadership, results, and innovation.
- Collaborated with other VPs, departments, and directors to develop the most beneficial asks for both the AHA and donors.
- Facilitated exceptional sales and performance results by focusing on continuous improvement approaches and capitalizing on new opportunities.
Youth Market Director
American Heart Association
De Pere, WI
02.2004 - 04.2012
- Raised millions of dollars through school based events to fund the work of the American Heart Association and surpassed sales goals growing the territory by 100%.
- Provided excellent service to event participants.
- Managed, grew, and maintained client book of 200 accounts and $600,000 in yearly revenue.
- Trained, coached and mentored new Youth Market Directors.
- Cultivated relationships with superintendents, district employees, principals, teachers and parents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business
UW-River Falls
River Falls, WISkills
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Talent management and staffing
- Team leadership, training and development
- Event management
- Public speaking
- Recipient of the Rome Betts Award
- Recipient of the AHA Coach of the Year
- Exponential growth in fundraising revenue
- Multidisciplinary team leadership
- Consultative and relationship selling
- Rapport and relationship building
Timeline
VP of Development and Marketing
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Bay and Lakes Region
04.2022 - Current
VP of Advancement
Currative Connections
06.2021 - 04.2022
VP Youth Market
American Heart Association
04.2012 - 07.2020
Youth Market Director
American Heart Association
02.2004 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business
UW-River Falls
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