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Debbie Woerner

Tampa,FL

Summary

Results oriented fundraising leader with a strong background in strategic planning and client relationship management. Highly dedicated and resourceful fundraising professional with significant experience in all aspects of non-profit fundraising and event planning. Proven record of fostering organizational growth. Adept at effective management of a large staff. Designed and led organizational strategy in local and national context.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Fundraising Consultant

Self Employed
Tampa, FL
08.2016 - Current
  • Started a nonprofit in 2016 to help develop and execute strategy to provide funding for medical aid, food and educational supplies to displaced Syrian children and families.
  • Provided partner relief organizations with planning and fundraising in support of logistics and transportation in the delivery of aid to displaced children and families. Supported planning for integration of security and relief efforts.
  • Advise various nonprofit and relief organizations on best practices for fundraising strategies and market research from potential donors of Fortune 500 companies.

Executive Director, Development

Step Up For Students
Clearwater, FL
06.2010 - 09.2016

Director, Development 6/2010 to 5/2012

  • Planned, coordinated, and assured implementation of long term fundraising strategies to attract large, multi-year support from corporations and foundations.
  • Planned and implemented high level donor charity events.
  • Secured and managed a portfolio of the largest high level corporate donors (six to eight figure gifts) and foundations.
  • Hired, developed, and grew a high performing fundraising team.
  • Successfully achieved yearly nine figure fundraising goals, with 20% growth in fundraising budget each year
  • Reached a goal of $559 million in 2016 which led to a ranking of #20 on Forbes Top List of U.S Charities
  • Planned and managed a departmental budget of over $1.8 million each year.
  • Identified and secured Advisory and Governance Board members and facilitated quarterly meetings.
  • Worked directly with legislative affairs , lobbyists, and state agencies to draft yearly legislative bills and to maintain compliance with program.
  • Consistently increased brand awareness through advertising campaigns, media relations, event planning, community relations.

Southwest National Account Manager

Neopost USA
Tampa, FL
08.2007 - 06.2010

Assisted in the creation of the National and Government Account Program for the U.S. market by providing digital communications, software solution shipping and mail solutions to enterprise national accounts.

Negotiated and managed an extensive portfolio of multi-year national Fortune 100 contracts which resulted in significant revenue increases.
Worked with corporate legal departments to ensure all contract terms were successfully written and implemented.

  • Maintained and grew a $6m portfolio of Fortune 100 corporate accounts
  • Top 5% in national sales for 2007, 2008, 2009
  • Consistently met and exceeded all yearly sales goals with 130% growth

Major Account Manager

Pitney Bowes
Tampa, FL
12.1998 - 01.2007

Managed a large portfolio of both enterprise and major accounts with Fortune 500 companies. Negotiated multi-year contracts by implementing more efficient software integrated document processing solutions.

  • Multi-year top 5% in company sales, Tampa Rookie of the Year, Top Honor's and President's Conference attendee

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
12.1994

Skills

  • High Level Fundraising
  • Leadership
  • Team Building
  • Budget Planning and Management
  • Non-Profit Management
  • Campaigns
  • Project Management
  • Event planning

Timeline

Independent Fundraising Consultant

Self Employed
08.2016 - Current

Executive Director, Development

Step Up For Students
06.2010 - 09.2016

Southwest National Account Manager

Neopost USA
08.2007 - 06.2010

Major Account Manager

Pitney Bowes
12.1998 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

University of South Florida