Lura M. Jansen
Prosser,WA
Summary
Dynamic Philanthropy Coordinator at Tri-Cities Chaplaincy with exceptional organizational abilities and a passion for donor engagement. Successfully secured funding through grant writing and enhanced community outreach. Proficient in database management and reporting, I thrive on building relationships and delivering impactful results in fundraising initiatives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Philanthropy Coordinator
Tri-Cities Chaplaincy
08.2022 - Current
- Record and submit daily financial deposits.
- Maintain and update donor database.
- Process daily donations and ensure funds are entered correctly for accurate financial reporting and allocations.
- Manage online donation forms.
- Prepare monthly donation reports for CFO and Director of Philanthropy.
- Assist CFO and Finance Department with yearly financial audits by providing needed reports and documentation.
- Track and report campaign totals to the Philanthropy Department.
- Prepare and distribute donation receipts and year-end tax statements.
- Manage registration for events with over 200 attendees.
- Prepare and conduct training for volunteers working event registration and check out.
- Oversee the employee giving program.
- Attend outreach events to promote services and engage community members.
- Provide support to donors via email, phone, and in-person interactions.
- Secure funding for Tri-Cities Chaplaincy programs and special projects through grant writing which included tracking deadlines for both submitting grants and grant reporting after funds were received.
- Work with local businesses to secure and coordinate third party fundraisers benefiting Tri-Cities Chaplaincy and Cork’s Place Kids Grief Center.
- Prepare monthly Philanthropy updates for board meetings.
- Prepare yearly strategic plan for meeting fundraising, outreach and donor engagement goals.
- Coordinated staff appreciation activities for National Hospice and Palliative Care Month.
Sales Coordinator
FruitSmart, Inc.
03.2018 - 08.2022
- Managed the Concentrate Sales Support team to ensure seamless day-to-day operations.
- Reviewed and confirmed customer purchase orders.
- Updated contract balance sheets.
- Ensured all purchase orders, freight rates were entered correctly for proper billing.
- Worked with the finance department to ensure accurate and timely billing.
- Delivered exceptional customer service and strengthened client relationships.
- Secured freight rates; coordinated with carriers, customers, and warehouse teams.
- Managed international export documentation for shipments to Canada, Japan, Korea, and Australia.
- Coordinated with internal departments on quality, shipping, inventory, and financial matters.
- Trained new hires in order processing, logistics, and company systems.
Assistant Tasting Room Manager
Milbrandt Vineyards
10.2013 - 03.2018
- Oversaw daily tasting room operations and delivered engaging wine presentations.
- Processed online wine orders.
- Worked with tasting room staff to ensure that wine club sign-ups and sales goals were met.
- Trained staff and prepared monthly staff training sessions.
- Created employee schedules (up to 12 staff).
- Conducted monthly inventory reconciliations.
- Managed opening/closing procedures.
- Tracked daily sales and prepared daily deposits.
- Updated website and managed social media accounts.
- Coordinated tasting room and wine club events, hiring caterers and musicians.
Barista/Clerk
Becky’s Coffee Corner and Video
12.2003 - 07.2016
Education
AAS - Business Management
Yakima Valley Community College
Grandview, WA06.2016
Certificate of Achievement - Wine Sales
Yakima Valley Community College
Grandview, WACertificate - Microsoft Access
Yakima Valley Community Collegeq
Grandview, WASkills
- Leadership
- Organizational Abilities
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Attention to Detail
- Database Management
- Reporting
- Event Coordination
- Donor Engagement
- Basic Accounting Knowledge
- Audit support
- ERP systems
- Training development
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Philanthropy Coordinator
Tri-Cities Chaplaincy
08.2022 - Current
Sales Coordinator
FruitSmart, Inc.
03.2018 - 08.2022
Assistant Tasting Room Manager
Milbrandt Vineyards
10.2013 - 03.2018
Barista/Clerk
Becky’s Coffee Corner and Video
12.2003 - 07.2016
AAS - Business Management
Yakima Valley Community College
Certificate of Achievement - Wine Sales
Yakima Valley Community College
Certificate - Microsoft Access
Yakima Valley Community Collegeq
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