Marilyn Chollett

Millard Public Schools Foundation

November 2008 – present

Development and Communications Director

• Manage communications for the Foundation.

o Manage communications platforms (social media, written and visual advertisements, videos, photography, and digital campaigns).

o Collaborated with an outside firm to introduce a new brand for the Foundation.

o Work directly with the Community Relations Manage to ensure messaging is consistent throughout our organization.

o Enhance the stories of the Foundation to ensure impact is being shared with our donors and community.

• Manage all development initiatives for the Foundation.

o Collaborate with staff on management and planning of all fundraising, donor, and community events. (annual golf tournament, holiday event, scholarship event, community night hike)

o Manage the implementation of all new events for the Foundation

o Secure all sponsorships for the Foundation.

o Coordinate with the Executive Director to oversee district and Foundation project-based campaigns.

o Work with committees and volunteers to plan various campaigns and events.

o Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward new and existing donors to effectively move them through a meaningful cycle of giving.

o Manage our annual stewardship plan.

o Develop best practices for donor database management system.

• Assist the Executive Director with various board of director initiatives.

o Annually create and present the annual board of director orientation.

o Plan and execute the annual board holiday party.

o Coordinate with Executive Director the MPSF Board of Directors solicitation.

o Act as Foundation staff liaison to the MPSF board mission and development committee.

o Lead a group of volunteers through a portion of the strategic planning process.

· Work with Director of Accounting to set our department budget and review financials monthly with Foundation leadership team to ensure we hit our goals.

o Develop and implement an annual development plan and corresponding budget for Development department.

· Serve as a member of the Foundation Leadership team.

· Manage the Community Relations Manager, Annual Giving Manager, and the Scholarship Coordinator.

· Establish communication channels while building rapport with all fundraising arms within the Millard Public Schools district to leverage and maximize gifts to Millard.

Create and engage Millard principals and administrators through our ambassador program.

• Worked directly with the Alumni Relations and Marketing and PR staff to implement events for the University.
• Planned reunions for School of Medicine, School of Law, School of Pharmacy and Health Professions and School of Dentistry.
• Worked directly with Vice President of Marketing and PR to coordinate major donor events.
• Planned events that were in major cities and provided travel plans and arrangements for key faculty, staff and the President of the University.
• Managed lists, printing deadlines and mailings for events.
• Planned at least 4-6 events a month at various locations.

• Developed and implemented year-round, cost-effective fundraising events.
• Developed and monitored itemized budgets for all events.
• Worked directly with Director of Public Relations to ensure brand and message are delivered effectively and efficiently.
• Promoted and marketed all special events for agency.
• Recruited, trained and managed all event volunteers.
• Cultivated and bridged donors and corporate sponsorships.
• Planned annual BRIDGE bike ride in Walton and implemented inaugural walk and Wicker and Wine Boutique Auction.

• Managed three special event coordinators and one special event assistant.
• Responsible for all fundraising activities, total budgeted income $600,000.
• Helped with the implementation of the inaugural Dinner of Champions:

2001, raised $91,000 Honorees David and Peggy Sokol

2002, raised $116,000 Honorees Dick and Trish Davidson

2003, raised $105,000 Honorees Ken and Ann Stinson

• Developed operational plans for all special events.
• In 2003 increased campaign income by 13%.
• Worked closely with key committees: Executive, Finance, Public Relations, Dinner of Champions, Bike and Walk.
• Worked closely with all members of the Board of Trustees.
• Provided training on budget preparation and oversee all budget planning.