Mandy Fleming

Work History

Director of Philanthropy

Heartspring

Wichita, KS

05.2021 - Current

Plan, organize and direct philanthropic fundraising initiatives.
Spearhead gift proposals that encourage donors to make sizable gifts and facilitate pledge process.
Achieve budgetary and planning goals for visits and solicitations within assigned portfolio of nearly 200 constituents.
Organize and manage portfolio of donors to cultivate and build authentic relationships through frequent personalized contact.
Record essential data in Blackbaud RE NXT to effectively manage prospects and track major gifts.
Lead Philanthropy team including a Grants Administrator, securing the fifth largest gift in the organization's history of over $400,000 in direct provider relief.
Manage an employee giving program, which currently has an acquisition and retained rate of 55%.
Build effective corporate relationships that mutually benefit the organization.

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Exploration Place

Wichita, Kansas

08.2017 - 02.2021

Secured outright gifts and/or pledges for assigned donors including writing proposals and preparing presentations.
Enhanced ongoing donor relations through cultivation activities.
Lead the development committee to meet yearly objectives and increase community awareness of the museum.
Planned and executed annual fundraising event Death by Chocolate with record setting revenue of $176,000 in 2020.
Executed profitable annual fund appeal and increased funding by 65% over three years by segmenting donor database and sending personalized appeals.
Grew the membership program to over 5,000 membership units, from 3,500.
Lead a successful grants management team, effectively increasing the museum's footprint in local, state and government grants.
Raised over $40,000 through a COVID Relief Fund appeal.
Managed Development Officer, Special Events and Community Engagement Coordinator and Grants Consultant.

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, Corporate, Wichita/Topeka

Youth Entrepreneurs Central Region

Wichita, Kansas

09.2015 - 05.2017

Secured outright gifts and/or pledges for assigned donors including writing proposals and preparing presentations.
Lead the Topeka Advancement Council to meet yearly objectives and increase community awareness.
Planned and executed annual fundraising events (Biz Bang and Business for Breakfast Series).
Lead the most successful Biz Bang fundraising event, netting $1.3 million in 2016.
Executed the most successful fundraising Business for Breakfast event in Wichita and Topeka to date, netting $38,000 for Topeka and nearly $100,000 for the Wichita Market.

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Envision Foundation

Wichita, Kansas

11.2014 - 08.2015

Responsible for the cultivation and solicitation of multiple major donors.
Planned and executed the highest grossing golf tournament in Envision’s 20 year history, raising over $125,000 to benefit programs and services.
Conducted research, wrote and edited copy for newsletters, press releases, informational brochures, corporate information and grant proposals.
Lead an employee giving program with 60% participation rate.
Developed, coordinated and executed community outreach, development and philanthropic activities designed to establish and maintain effective relationships and increase awareness of Envision’s mission and programs.

DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI EVENTS

Wichita State University Alumni Association

Wichita, Kansas

09.2007 - 11.2014

Cultivated alumni and donor relations throughout the community and the university.
Planned, organized and managed multiple events including an annual speaker series, Alumni Awards Banquet and a successful student recruitment event.
Grew participation in the Shocker Honors Scholars Banquet from 100 to 250+ students over 5 years.
Planned and executed annual fundraising event, Rockin’ the Roundhouse, continuously averaging a $100,000 net profit.
Conducted research, wrote and edited copy for newsletters, press releases, informational brochures, and corporate information.
Assisted President/CEO in special projects.
Worked directly with the Director of Marketing and Membership to create marketing campaigns to directly promote the Alumni Association and related events.
Developed and managed annual budget for a variety of programs and events, ranging from 50 to 1000+ attendees.
Managed the Assistant Director of Alumni Events and a Student Coordinator position.

DIRECTOR OF PRECEPTOR SERVICES

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

Kansas City, Missouri

07.2001 - 07.2007

Established and cultivated professional relationships with Directors of Medical Education, 3000+ community preceptors/alumni and 60+ clinical education core-training sites throughout the U.S.
In collaboration with the Executive Director, Community Clinical Education, developed, organized and facilitated community faculty enrichment programs.
Organized preceptor banquets and appreciation events at core training sites throughout the U.S.
Served as a liaison to the Promotion in Rank and Continuing Medical Education Committees.
Coordinated annual Hospital Day event including development of marketing materials, recruitment of over 100 vendors/exhibitors -With increased marketing, the event grew from 60 exhibitors to over 100 in three years.
Assisted with the annual budget process by identifying needs, revising and improving procedures and processes, collecting data and preparing recommendations for consideration.
Served as the creative consultant and liaison with Information Technology for the department web page by developing and writing core content.
Produced quarterly e-newsletter publications that highlight both student and preceptor involvement and accomplishments.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

11.1998 - 06.2001

Coordinated and facilitated educational programs for community, newly diagnosed patients and family members.
Conducted in-service trainings for health care professionals and was recognized nationally with Outstanding Achievement Awards for three programs.
Researched and secured grant monies for education events and self-help groups.
Represented the NMSS at public forums, conferences, and media events to implement programs, and acquire new knowledge and information.
Recruited, interviewed, trained and supervised a volunteer base of 100+.
Developed and coordinated marketing materials for services and programs.
Initiated and presented customer service/information & referral training to all staff and volunteers in the National Division.
Provided short-term counseling and crisis intervention.
Served as a liaison to the Clinical Advisory and the Division Program Committees.
Assisted with fundraising efforts including donor solicitation and special events.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Director of Philanthropy

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, Corporate, Wichita/Topeka

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI EVENTS

DIRECTOR OF PRECEPTOR SERVICES

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Education

Masters in Public Administration - Nonprofit Management

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology, Women's Studies

Skills

Work Availability

Community

Timeline

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