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LAUREN CALZADA

FORT WORTH,TX

Summary

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr Director of Development

Trinity Habitat for Humanity
08.2023 - Current
  • Upkeep of donor portfolio 25-50 high net-worth individuals
  • Oversee all aspects of Development Department which includes but is not limited to:

A. Designated and undesignated funds (excluding Gov funds)

B. Direct mail

C. Fundraising campaigns or events

D. Volunteer coordination and Site Sign In (including Liability Waivers)

E. Donor cultivation

F. Planned giving

G. Grants and grant compliance (non-government)

H. Agency donor and volunteer database

Director of Individual Giving

Trinity Habitat for Humanity
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Oversee a staff of 4
  • Upkeep of donor portfolio 75-100 constituents
  • Identify, cultivate and solicit contributions totaling a minimum of $550,000 in cash contributions annually from individuals and faith organizations
  • Oversee Planned Giving from major and long-term donors

Annual Giving and Database Manager

Trinity Habitat for Humanity
01.2021 - 08.2022
  • Upkeep of donor portfolio 300+ constituents,
  • Monthly and annual asks ranging from $10 a month to $100k+ a year
  • Accept and prepare donations for deposit, prepare daily gift reports, prepare acknowledgements for donating constituents
  • Stewardship calls and letters; prepare end of month/closing reports; answer donor questions and handle donor requests
  • Maintain database of 40,000+ constituents

Sponsor Relations Manager

Trinity Habitat for Humanity
11.2014 - 01.2021
  • Upkeep of donor portfolio 150-200 constituents
  • Identify, cultivate, and solicit contributions totaling a minimum of $500,000 in cash contributions annually
  • Speak at community, corporate, faith or other gatherings with the intent to inform and promote funding for Trinity Habitat
  • Be visible and present at build site for sponsors as appropriate.

Development Coordinator and Buildstrong Manager

Trinity Habitat for Humanity
11.2014 - 01.2021
  • Accept and prepare donations for deposit, prepare daily gift reports, prepare acknowledgements for donating constituents
  • Stewardship calls and letters
  • Prepare end of month/closing reports
  • Answer donor questions and handle donor requests
  • Maintain database of 40,000+ constituents
  • Plan and execute monthly lunch and learns
  • Plan and execute 2 annual fundraising luncheons with total attendance over 600
  • Oversee Ambassador program of 40+ individual volunteers

Pre-School Teacher 4 Year Old Class

McKinney Memorial Bible Church Early Learning Center
08.2010 - 02.2014
  • Run an organized and positive learning environment, create lesson plans that challenge a broad spectrum of young learners;
  • Create and enforce classroom policy and procedures, ready class for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten
  • Assisted and supervised 12-17 children through entire school day.

Prospect Research Coordinator

W I Cook Children’s Health Foundation
12.2008 - 07.2010
  • Identify prospective major giving donors, research prospective donors and prepare donor profiles to assist major gift officers in solicitation of gifts
  • Maintain stage development of prospects in the Moves Management Pipeline
  • Support major gift officers and directors in the solicitation of major gifts
  • Database upkeep
  • Research and identify foundations to help support the mission of Cook Children’s
  • Keep track of foundation grant deadlines and application procedures
  • Build lists for donor recognition piece in quarterly foundation publication

Gift Processing Coordinator

W I Cook Children’s Health Foundation
10.2006 - 12.2008
  • Accept and prepare donations for deposit, prepare daily gift reports, prepare acknowledgements for donating constituents
  • Assign stewardship calls and letters, upkeep of constituent information
  • Prepare end of month/closing reports, answer donor questions and handle donor requests

Education

Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Political Science, History

University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
12.2003

General Study/ Transfer Plan -

Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX
08.2001

Skills

  • Board relations
  • Research and analysis
  • Volunteer management
  • Raiser's Edge
  • Raiser's Edge NXT
  • Volunteer Hub
  • Fundraising strategies
  • Corporate partnerships
  • Donor management
  • Event planning

Timeline

Sr Director of Development

Trinity Habitat for Humanity
08.2023 - Current

Director of Individual Giving

Trinity Habitat for Humanity
08.2022 - 08.2023

Annual Giving and Database Manager

Trinity Habitat for Humanity
01.2021 - 08.2022

Sponsor Relations Manager

Trinity Habitat for Humanity
11.2014 - 01.2021

Development Coordinator and Buildstrong Manager

Trinity Habitat for Humanity
11.2014 - 01.2021

Pre-School Teacher 4 Year Old Class

McKinney Memorial Bible Church Early Learning Center
08.2010 - 02.2014

Prospect Research Coordinator

W I Cook Children’s Health Foundation
12.2008 - 07.2010

Gift Processing Coordinator

W I Cook Children’s Health Foundation
10.2006 - 12.2008

Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Political Science, History

University of Texas At Arlington

General Study/ Transfer Plan -

Tarrant County College
LAUREN CALZADA