Krizia Moreno-Cruz
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Proven advancement professional with a track record of enhancing donor relations and database administration at The Browning School. Excelled in leveraging Raiser’s Edge and Microsoft Office to streamline operations, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and a keen ability for prospect research. Achieved significant improvements in fundraising efficiency and donor engagement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Advancement Services, Office of Institutional Advancement
The Browning School
New York, USA
11.2014 - Current
- Manage all aspects of Raiser’s Edge (gift processing, data entry, pledge reminders, acknowledgement/receipting, running financial reports, and troubleshooting)
- Ensure all biographical data is current in various Blackbaud platforms and Veracross
- Track donations for Annual Fund (Unrestricted and Restricted), Capital Campaign, and Endowment funds
- Create queries, exports, mailing lists, and mail merges as needed for various written and digital publications and solicitations
- Liaise with printers and mail house on production of publications and appeals
- Reconcile gifts with the Business Office on a monthly and annual basis and generate reports for the school auditor
- Provide donor lists for annual Report of Giving and comparative giving reports for monthly Board of Trustee meetings
- Produce reports for the Voluntary Support of Education (VSE) survey, Independent Schools (NAIS), New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS), Directors of Development (DoD), and other development surveys as needed
- Prospect research for donor profiles
- Assist our Director of Special Events with approximately ten Advancement events annually
Database Manager, Office of Development & Institutional Advancement
The City College of New York
New York, USA
04.2012 - 11.2014
- Managed all aspects of Raiser’s Edge (gift processing, reports, data entry, training, troubleshooting)
- Researched prospects and created thorough profiles of donors
- Managed the budget for scholarship funds, reconciled monthly with Finance department, and liaised with Scholarship Office
- Assisted in the drafting of annual stewardship reports for donors, pledge reminders, tax letters, and correspondence to donors
- Supervised two Development Assistants
- Coordinated logistics for the President’s Community Scholars, IBM Summer Internship, LCU housing grant, and several other student loans
- Assisted with special events logistics
Development Associate, Individual and Planned Giving
Wildlife Conservation Society
Bronx, USA
09.2009 - 03.2012
- Managed all aspects of Raiser’s Edge, including gift processing and acknowledgements
- Worked with Development Officer to close estate gifts, increase revenue, and assist in the documentation of new commitments
- Provided executive support to the Vice President of Individual Giving
- Organized mail merges for mass mailings and e-blasts
- Assisted with donor relations through VIP tours, email, mail, and telephone
- Coordinated Planned Giving events and handled meeting logistics
Legal Assistant
Silverson, Pareres & Lombardi, LLP
New York, USA
01.2007 - 09.2009
- Provided administrative support to nine attorneys, drafted and filed time-sensitive legal documents, managed Court calendar, and scheduled meetings
- Backup Office Manager
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The City College of New York
01.2009
Skills
- Raiser’s Edge
- Microsoft Office
- Prospect research
- Donor relations
- Interpersonal skills
- Planning and coordination
- Time management abilities
- Organizational skills
- Budget control
- Database administration
Timeline
Director of Advancement Services, Office of Institutional Advancement
The Browning School
11.2014 - Current
Database Manager, Office of Development & Institutional Advancement
The City College of New York
04.2012 - 11.2014
Development Associate, Individual and Planned Giving
Wildlife Conservation Society
09.2009 - 03.2012
Legal Assistant
Silverson, Pareres & Lombardi, LLP
01.2007 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The City College of New York
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