Lauren Petraitis
Dover
Summary
Development professional with robust experience in leading projects and strategic initiatives. Known for driving impactful fundraising campaigns and fostering strong donor relationships. Valued for team collaboration, adaptability, effective communication with stakeholders, and commitment to achieving results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Director
Dover Children's Home
07.2019 - Current
- Plan and facilitated all Development Committee meetings with board members to implement and oversee goals from a targeted development plan
- Direct social media campaigns, developed marketing materials, executed in-person fundraisers and served as articulate, enthusiastic and visible spokesperson
- Cultivate strong relationships with board members, donors, prospects and philanthropic community to keep institution's financial needs in forefront
- Meet with prospective new donors and supporters to build relationships, establish effective communications, and generate funds
- Manage donor software by executing all in-kind and monetary donations through data entry, and created monthly, personalized, and special thank you notes
- Created, established, and led a skilled volunteer program during the 2022 fiscal year that is ongoing
- Oversee and manage all social media platforms, and created the Instagram account
- Plan and direct four major annual fundraising events - procure sponsors, coordinate volunteers, secure raffle and silent auction donations, and engage with attendees
High School English Teacher
Sanborn Regional High School
06.2013 - 06.2019
- Developed curriculum of a self-designed course entitled “Diversity Literature”, focused on underrepresented identities, for seniors which I taught for two years
- Participated in IEP and 504 meetings for students, as well as meetings with parents
- Co-advised school's Diversity Club
- Created a low-level modified English class for sophomores at an elementary reading level
- Participated in and taught a specific program for students with emotional disabilities and behavior issues
- Worked to prepare students for college-level writing through workshop of the college essay
Education
Inbound Marketing Certificate - In Progress -
HubSpot Academy
OnlineMaster of Arts - Teaching
University Of New Hampshire
05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - English/Queer Studies Minor
University Of New Hampshire
05.2011
Skills
- Social media expertise
- Detail-Oriented
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Community Relationships
- Program management
- Organization
- Relationship building
- Friendly, positive attitude
Additional Information
- ACTIVITIES AND HONORS - Movers and Shakers Award in 2011, Pink Triangle Award in 2010
Timeline
Development Director
Dover Children's Home
07.2019 - Current
High School English Teacher
Sanborn Regional High School
06.2013 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Teaching
University Of New Hampshire
Bachelor of Arts - English/Queer Studies Minor
University Of New Hampshire
Inbound Marketing Certificate - In Progress -
HubSpot Academy
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