Latoya Gillyard- Jenkins
SMYRNA,DE
Summary
Accomplished Director of Philanthropy with extensive experience in leading and managing development teams in diverse environments. I possess a proven track record of aligning philanthropic project goals with overarching business objectives, fostering innovative solutions, and driving impactful results that benefit both the organization and its community partners. My expertise lies in strategic planning, where I leverage data-driven insights to inform decision-making and develop initiatives that resonate with stakeholders. With a strong focus on team leadership and collaboration, I inspire and empower my teams to excel, ensuring that we meet and exceed our fundraising targets while enhancing organizational success. I am dedicated to cultivating relationships with donors and partners, creating a sustainable and effective philanthropic strategy that maximizes our social impact.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Development Manager
Shiloh NYC
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Led a high-performing team of Board members and volunteers executing innovative fundraising strategies that drove alignment with revenue goals and mission objectives that improved strategic goals
- Crafted a comprehensive annual development funding plan that significantly boosted revenue generation through strategic new partnerships
- Cultivated robust relationships with community and donor stakeholders, implementing effective outreach strategies that dramatically enhanced engagement
- Actively connected donors to the mission of Shiloh NYC through personalized donor communications and impactful stewardship programs
- Championed compliance and reporting standards, ensuring exceptional levels of transparency and accountability in donor communication and stewardship
Major Gifts Manager
Rise Against Hunger
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Spearheaded the creation of the Global Influence Society major gift society, from conceptualization to successful implementation
- Orchestrated a comprehensive six-month data clean-up in Salesforce during the COVID pandemic, enhancing prospecting, cultivation, and solicitation efforts
- Developed and built Salesforce reports to strategically identify donors capable of contributing $1,000 annually
- Established clear, measurable criteria for the Global Influence Society, streamlining outreach efforts and significantly increasing donation participation and recognition
- Leveraged wealth screening information to design tailored cultivation and solicitation plans for all active and prospective donors, collaborating closely with department leadership
- Identified, qualified, cultivated, solicited, and stewarded donors at the $1,000 level, executing highly successful campaigns within budget and timeline
Community Engagement Manager
Rise Against Hunger
06.2017 - 08.2020
- Partnered with leadership to translate strategic mandates into concrete policies that propelled program goals forward
- Drove the development of local relationships with organizations, individuals, and corporations, enhancing support for the mission through consistent and effective communication
- Championed programs by fostering relationships with funding opportunities, including faith-based organizations, corporations, civic organizations, schools, and universities
- Served as the primary contact for donors, adeptly building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, partners, and philanthropic communities
- Focused on dynamic fund development and fundraising efforts, leveraging CRM tools to track and manage donor relationships effectively
Assistant Community Engagement Manager
Rise Against Hunger
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Promoted programs through compelling presentations to diverse audiences, skillfully prospecting new clients for event support and organizing volunteer recruitment
- Guided large groups of volunteers through educational presentations, crafting meaningful and memorable volunteer experiences
Program Logistic Coordinator
Rise Against Hunger
04.2015 - 09.2016
- Strategically planned and scheduled fleet inspections, equipment testing, and regular warehouse maintenance
- Led fundraising initiatives and solicited onsite donations, conducting over 100 successful events per year
Assistant General Manager of Operations
Wheat River Inc
11.2002 - 11.2018
- Oversaw operations and strategic initiatives, ensuring the organization’s sustainability and meaningful community impact
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Fundraising Strategy & Execution
- Donor Acquisition & Stewardship
- Connecting Donors to Organizational Mission
- Salesforce & CRM Management
- Program Development
- Volunteer Recruiting
- Relationship Building & Management
Timeline
Senior Development Manager
Shiloh NYC
08.2022 - 01.2024
Major Gifts Manager
Rise Against Hunger
08.2020 - 12.2021
Community Engagement Manager
Rise Against Hunger
06.2017 - 08.2020
Assistant Community Engagement Manager
Rise Against Hunger
09.2016 - 06.2017
Program Logistic Coordinator
Rise Against Hunger
04.2015 - 09.2016
Assistant General Manager of Operations
Wheat River Inc
11.2002 - 11.2018
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