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Laura Tolley

Fraziers Bottom,WV

Summary

Detailed professional with strong communications and fundraising skills. Experienced in the nonprofit sector with a desire to create awareness and increase engagement within communities. Skilled in written and digital communications with sharp attention to detail. Seeking a position that will allow me to use my talents to benefit the lives of others.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Donor Relations Officer

Mountaineer Food Bank
02.2020 - Current
  • Manage a complex portfolio of individual, corporate and individual donors
  • Oversee direct response fundraising by utilizing mail and digital media
  • Implement and execute planned giving marketing program, and solicit and facilitate deferred gifts as necessary
  • Coordinate special events, benefits, cause marketing and fund drives

Marketing Director

Bailey & Wyant, PLLC
09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Devised marketing plans using digital strategies, print advertising, and word of mouth tactics
  • Managed the firm's website and social media accounts
  • Connected the firm with nonprofits to select appropriate sponsorships
  • Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.

Director of Communications

First Presbyterian Church Of Charleston
09.2017 - 07.2019
  • Created content and oversaw internal and external communications for the church
  • Managed the church's website and social media accounts
  • Took photos and created videos for the church to generate engagement
  • Wrote press releases and built relationships with the local media

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV
05.2016

Skills

  • Content creation
  • Attention to detail
  • Copyediting
  • Professional relationship building
  • Social media and website management
  • Event planning

Timeline

Donor Relations Officer

Mountaineer Food Bank
02.2020 - Current

Marketing Director

Bailey & Wyant, PLLC
09.2019 - 02.2020

Director of Communications

First Presbyterian Church Of Charleston
09.2017 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Communications

West Virginia State University
Laura Tolley