LORRI GEIGER
Sunnyvale,CA
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Advancement
German International School of silicon valley
Mountain View, California
06.2023 - Current
- Spearhead all advancement initiatives, encompassing fundraising, admissions, marketing, communications, and community engagement, contributing to the strategic vision and financial sustainability of the institution
- Manage a comprehensive budget strategy of $21 million, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to support institutional goals and objectives
- Cultivate relationships with donors, alumni, parents, and community stakeholders to secure philanthropic support and strengthen the school's network
- Direct the development and execution of fundraising campaigns, leveraging various platforms and CRM systems to optimize donor engagement and retention
- Oversee admissions processes, implementing targeted strategies to attract and enroll a diverse student body aligned with the school's mission and values
- Lead marketing and communication efforts to enhance the school's visibility and reputation, utilizing digital and traditional channels to effectively convey key messages and achievements
- Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation within the advancement team, providing mentorship and guidance to staff members to maximize their potential and productivity
- Collaborate with school leadership, board members, and other stakeholders to align advancement initiatives with institutional priorities and strategic objectives.
Grants Compliance Manager
Downtown College prep
San Jose, California
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Grant management and compliance oversight for Federal and State grants and select private donations
- Directly reported to Controller, working closely on audit, financial reporting and invoicing compliance matters
- Manage and prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports in partnership with Controller
- Coordinates with all internal departments for proper invoicing sent to California Department of Education
- Coordinates timing with multiple school sites for attendance sheets, student scores/lists, and economic brackets
- Analyzes payroll to map it to grant revenue, coordinating as needed with departments
- Brought in to replace a long-term company auditor who had supported the company for 8 years
- Confirms procurement for approved vendors, auditing for proper government approval
- Oversees cash management, preparing multiple related reports for management
- Grant Example: Received $1.2 million from American Rescue Plan, and ensured all needed compliance matters to ensure grant revenue is properly used and applied
- Responsible for over $10 million in federal and state grants as well as $42 million bond.
Director of Advancement
Mulberry School
Los Gatos, California
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Oversee grant seeking including research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements
- Met prospective donors and supporters on a continual basis to establish effective communications with them
- Directed the annual fund program, including mailings and annual fundraising drives
- Grew a major gifts program including identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major donors
- Oversee grant seeking including research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements
- Built the planned giving program with a focus on deferred gifts such as bequest expectancies
- Supported grant development for Federal and State initiatives and grant applications
- Direct the annual fund program, including mailings and annual fundraising drives
- Worked closely with Head of School, Finance, and Board of Directors
- Active participant in Staff Board Development Committee meetings
- Oversaw prospect research as well as fundraising database and tracking systems
- (CRM) Oversaw creation of publications, marketing materials to support fund raising activities
- Responsible for community outreach and support
- Assessed, optimized, and elevated operations to target current and expected demands.
Office Manager
Talis BioMedical
Menlo Park, CA
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Prepared departmental budgets through in-depth analysis of historical data and projected spending vs actual cost
- Set up candidate interviews and schedules
- Worked with new hires to assist in their onboarding as necessary
- Improved productivity initiatives, managed accounts, coordinated itinerary and scheduled client appointments
- Evaluated ineffective workflow processes to devise solutions that achieved greater productivity
- Proactively identified and solved complex problems that impact management and business direction
- Liaised directly with customers to meet needs and maintain satisfaction
- Drafted internal documents and memoranda for management review
- Generated financial reports for management review.
Office Operations Manager
Alpine Travel of Saratoga
Saratoga, CA
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Provided a high level of customer service and client relations based on outstanding communication skills
- Built a rapport with customers and proposed preferred products and services based on their account history
- Planned and conducted formal training for newly hired and seasoned agents
- Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory
- Based on company budget requirements, assessed client needs and recommended appropriate products
- Assisted with projects and other administrative duties for top management
- Developed incident management strategy, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis and timely resolution.
Business Project Manager-Contract
Intel-True VR
Santa Clara, CA
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Supported CTO, VP Sales, VP Marketing through personal document management and meeting preparation
- Drafted meeting agendas supplied advance materials and executed follow-up for meetings and team conferences
- Oversaw management and procurement of office inventory, furniture, administrative supplies and shipping costs
- Assisted executive leaders in decision-making processes by creating daily reports and suggesting improvements
- Defined business requirements, data models, and report structures to enhance organizational efficiencies
- Trained, mentored, and supported high-performing team, providing regular performance reviews & feedback
- Created PowerPoint presentations used for business development
- Properly routed agreements, contracts and invoices through the signature process
- Served as central point of contact for all outside vendors
- Oversaw daily office operations for staff of 52 employees.
Endurance Division Head-Fund Development Officer
Lazarex Cancer Foundation
Danville, CA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Designed, implemented, and managed all Endurance fundraising activities as well as annual giving, endowment and special projects, and other related solicitations for the overall mission of serving patients in clinical trials
- Reviewed the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets, expenditures and presented to the Executive Director to report to the Board of Directors and other agencies, and Board meetings as requested
- Analyzed contract performance from drafting budget & proposal to bid response
- Tracked progress towards overall fundraising goal and provided incentives
- Coordinated and responsible of logistics for all endurance events, Ironman, triathlon and marathon nationally
- Preserved brand integrity by monitoring the consistency and quality of marketing content
- Developed and implemented strategies with the Volunteer Coordinator to promote the core mission
- Created office systems to support all development projects and operations
- Communicated marketing, PR, and social media plans and accomplishments to verify alignment with senior management objectives
- Planned and coordinated small and large events, including gala, dinners, happy hours, picnics, workshops, grassroots, and trainings, boosted recruitment, fundraising revenue and awareness.
Campaign Manager-Team in Training (TNT)
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
San Jose, CA
06.2013 - 04.2016
- Managed and developed program staff of over 250 volunteers and 1000 participants
- Provided support and key help in securing over $6 million in fundraising revenue
- Strategized and implemented seasonal marketing and recruitment efforts, insuring reduced expenses
- Designed and lead volunteer orientations and fundraising workshops to increase awareness & increase revenue
- Cultivated trust and leveraged volunteer relationships for the benefit of all LLS campaigns
- Planned small and large events including dinners, happy hours, picnics, workshops, grassroots, and trainings
- Coordinated logistics for Northern California participants in Ironman, triathlon and marathon team's trainings
- Provided highest level of customer service to participants to ensure excellent Team In Training experience
- Traveled nationally and internationally with Team In Training.
Office Operations Manager
XtremIO-EMC
Santa Clara, CA
03.2012 - 04.2013
- Instrumental in driving collaborative efforts across the enterprise owning accountability for accounting, billing
- Negotiated and documented contracts, standards, and expectations with external corporate executives
- Oversaw management and procurement of office inventory, furniture, administrative supplies and shipping costs
- Planned itineraries for employees, scheduled travel plans and maintained company travel policies
- Oversaw daily office operations and travel for staff of 15 locally and 200 global employees
- Supported CTO, VP Sales, VP Marketing through personal document management & meeting preparation
- Responsible for community engagement and culture.
Director of Sales & Operations
MediaBoost
Sunnyvale, CA
01.2010 - 03.2012
- Established trusted relationships with clients delivering more than $6.5M in sales over the course of 13 months
- Developed an effective sale training initiative, increasing individual and organizational performance
- Created the Customer Service Department from the ground up
- Collaborated with Development, R&D, and Marketing on processes, ensuring the active partner base in the vertical market was satisfied and retained
- Traveled nationally and internationally to meet with customers and deliver clear company messages
- Managed office staff of twenty-five people, while developing, instituting and maintaining policies & procedures, hiring and firing and maintained oversight of all expenses for US employees and Israel office
- Created company's first employee manual including training and development
- Managed executive calendar and coordinated weekly project team meetings
- Responsible for creating company culture and community
- Promoted from Office Manager.
Education
Political Science -
San Jose State University
Skills
- Microsoft Dynamics ERP, Excel, Suite, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams
- Google, Apple
- Fundraising platforms, CRMs
- Negotiation, Digital Communications, Government Relations
- Collaboration, Corporate Partnerships, Fundraising Expertise
- Volunteer Management, Brand Marketing, Contract Management
- Brand Development, Strategic Planning, Operations Management
- Sales Reporting, Marketing Strategy Development, Team Building
- Goal Setting and Achievement, Analytical Skills, Multitasking
- Vendor Management, Attention to Detail, Written Communication
- Client Relationship Management, Team Recruiting and Onboarding
- Interpersonal Skills, Adaptability and Flexibility, Social Media Savvy
- Appointment Scheduling, Relationship Building, Decision-Making
- Analytical Thinking, Reliability, Multidisciplinary Team Leadership
- Professionalism
Community Leadership Volunteer Activities
MediaBoostith 500 attendees., Instrumental in design of Israel curriculum for Synagogues, Hebrew Schools and Day Schools., Served as Representative of Jewish Education Committee on the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley Board., Managed Individual Giving at Endowment and Foundation level
South Peninsula Hebrew Day School, PTSA President, Participated and organized fundraising programs., Responsible for Capital Campaign of $5,000,000.00, and designating potential donors, chaired Annual Giving event for 5 years, responsibilities on all levels
Homestead High School, Hospitality Chair, Manage all PTSA events that take place at HHS., Chaired Senior All Night event, raising $80,000.00, Responsible for organizing, directing volunteers and coordinating special events and sponsored programs., Serve as the primary Liaison with school administration, custodial and technology staff., Participate in on campus programs concerning changes in the greater community., Develop and present special interest programs for students.
Team in Training, Mentor, Participated and organized fundraising programs., Responsible for raising over $150,000
Activities
- Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley, Women's Philanthropy Board Member, Chaired Women of Distinction Event with 460 attendees, and served in a Leadership Capacity on this event committee three years.
- Jewish Education Committee Chair - San Jose, CA
- US Masters Champion
- US 7-year National Synchronized Swimming Team Member
- US Olympic Team Member
- Athlete Representative to USOC
Timeline
Head of Advancement
German International School of silicon valley
06.2023 - Current
Grants Compliance Manager
Downtown College prep
04.2021 - 05.2023
Director of Advancement
Mulberry School
06.2019 - 02.2021
Office Manager
Talis BioMedical
08.2018 - 04.2019
Office Operations Manager
Alpine Travel of Saratoga
09.2017 - 07.2018
Business Project Manager-Contract
Intel-True VR
04.2017 - 09.2017
Endurance Division Head-Fund Development Officer
Lazarex Cancer Foundation
01.2016 - 01.2017
Campaign Manager-Team in Training (TNT)
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
06.2013 - 04.2016
Office Operations Manager
XtremIO-EMC
03.2012 - 04.2013
Director of Sales & Operations
MediaBoost
01.2010 - 03.2012
Political Science -
San Jose State University
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