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Lisa McLaughlin

Associate Director
Isanti,MN

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Very self directed with great initiative, with proven leadership and expertise in program development and administration. Talented in promoting mission through volunteer coordination and outreach.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director

Arthritis Foundation
Isanti, Minnesota
07.2020 - Current


  • Maintained highly intensive schedule of visiting with potential donors and delivering compelling presentations and comprehensive fundraising proposals.
  • Created fundraising strategies tied to the Arthritis Foundation institution's mission, programs and goals.
  • Collaborated with staff and volunteer to introduce donor initiatives and exceed team goals.
  • Cultivated relationships with community, business and local civic leaders in order to draw attention to the Arthritis Foundations institution and bring in new donors and volunteers.
  • Created fundraising materials utilized on social media and websites and sent out in mass mailings.
  • Maintained organizations local social media accounts and websites, adding new, exciting content on consistent basis.
  • Cultivated and grew current and new donor relationships with warrior families.


Development Manager

Arthritis Foundation
St. Paul, Minnesota
12.2019 - 07.2020
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Performed event coordination for large fundraising events and community gatherings.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
  • Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Managed and trained several key volunteers to assist in all operational tasks,
  • Reached organizational financial goals for fundraising events.
  • Recruited key volunteers
  • Managed high impact donor relationships


Development Director

Women's Life Care Center
St. Paul, Minnesota
06.2018 - 11.2019
  • Researched possible grants and then created proposals to submit along with grant applications.
  • Increased fundraising from to $65,000 annually to $300,000 within a year.
  • Assessed clients' specific needs and created fundraising programs to assist with meeting specific goals.
  • Improved processes to increase and follow client-relation feedback and support long-term business strategies.
  • Maintained organizations social media accounts and websites, adding new, exciting content on consistent basis.

Development Director/Volunteer Manager

Lex Speciality Clinic
Cambridge, Minnesota
05.2013 - 06.2018
  • Managed over 40 consistent volunteers for daily operational tasks and events.
  • Provided clients and families with support, education and resources.
  • Increased fundraising revenue and closely monitored donations and deposits for accurate recordkeeping.
  • Organized and spoke at events and galas.
  • Improved processes to increase and follow client-relation feedback and support long-term business strategies.
  • Drove client/donor retention and satisfaction by employing monthly newsletters to establish non-profit membership loyalty.
  • Collaborated with staff to introduce donor initiatives and exceed team goals.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Anoka Ramsey
Cambridge, MN

Skills

  • Event Planning
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Process Improvement
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Employee Coaching and Motivation
  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Public Speaking
  • Team Leadership
  • Health and Safety Regulations
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Project Management
  • Administration and Reporting
  • Program Development
  • Relationship Management and Cultivation

Timeline

Associate Director

Arthritis Foundation
07.2020 - Current

Development Manager

Arthritis Foundation
12.2019 - 07.2020

Development Director

Women's Life Care Center
06.2018 - 11.2019

Development Director/Volunteer Manager

Lex Speciality Clinic
05.2013 - 06.2018

Associate of Arts -

Anoka Ramsey
Lisa McLaughlinAssociate Director