LISA MCNAMARA

Company Overview: Solari Crisis and Human Services (Solari Inc.) is a non-profit organization providing crisis intervention and community resources referrals to all residents of AZ, CO and OK

• Launch, develop and implement annual fundraising plans to meet or exceed goals
• Analyze constituent data via CRM to determine maximum giving capacity
• Manage all aspects of the annual gala
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward potential major gifts, planned giving and DAF donors
• Write quarterly newsletter
• Manage and facilitate all donor recognition and acknowledgment
• Identify and manage all third-party fundraisers
• Collaborate with Marcom to create social media and CRM distributed philanthropic content and collateral materials
• Manage CRM (Bloomerang) and giving platform (QGiv)
• Optimized constituent experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting
• Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.

• Tracked and analyzed donor data, enabling strategic decision-making for future outreach efforts.
• Coordinated with marketing team to create impactful promotional materials for fundraising campaigns and events.
• Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration on fundraising initiatives, fostering a culture of philanthropy within the organization.
• Cultivated relationships with major donors through consistent communication, stewardship activities, and personal meetings.
• Increased donor retention rates through thoughtful stewardship plans and regular updates on project impact.
• Optimized annual giving campaigns by segmenting targeted messaging based on donor interests.
• Enhanced donor relations by maintaining timely communication and personalized acknowledgements.
• Developed effective fundraising strategies for increased donations to support organization''s projects and initiatives.
• Established partnerships with local businesses for in-kind donations, maximizing resources available to the organization while building community support.
• Implemented new database systems to improve tracking of donor information and streamline reporting processes.
• Established goals and procedures for solicitation, funds management, and disbursement.
• Promoted program to funders through direct appeals and special publications or online appeals.
• Created and implemented fundraising goals, collections policies, security standards and disbursement plans.

• Increased fundraising revenue through targeted donor outreach and engagement strategies.
• Designed and executed annual campaigns and grant proposals.
• Managed all aspects of budgeting, CRM operations, and donor communications.
• Served as Acting Executive Director when needed.
• Created fundraising materials utilized on social media and websites and sent out in mass mailings.
• Created fundraising strategies
• Created compelling case statements for donor appeals, highlighting the mission-driven impact of organizational programs and services.
• Increased donor engagement by implementing strategic fundraising initiatives and campaigns.
• Increased fundraising revenue and closely monitored donations and deposits for accurate recordkeeping.
• Conducted thorough prospect research to identify new potential donors for targeted outreach efforts.
• Collaborated with staff to introduce donor initiatives and exceed team goals.
• Established regular communication channels with donors, maintaining transparency about organizational activities and accomplishments.
• Organized gala and managed volunteers.
• Developed and executed annual fundraising plans.
• Implemented a comprehensive donor database system, improving record-keeping accuracy and streamlining communication efforts.

• Managed CRM systems to track donor activity, giving trends, and engagement metrics.
• Identified and pursued grant opportunities, securing critical funding for programs.
• Assisted in the planning and execution of fundraising campaigns and donor events.

• Established and led a nonprofit dedicated to pediatric palliative care awareness.
• Raised significant funds through strategic fundraising campaigns and grant writing.
• Built and maintained strong donor and corporate partnerships.
• Managed all aspects of event planning, donor communications, and nonprofit operations.