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Mayleen Santos Watson

Alexandria,Virginia

Summary

I'm a highly motivated professional with a passion for tackling new challenges. I’m known for my strong work ethic, adaptability, and ability to connect well with others. I thrive in both independent work and quickly picking up new skills.

With experience in customer service, multitasking, and time management, I'm committed to ensuring that volunteers, donors, and partners always have a positive, memorable experience.

I'm dedicated and adaptable, with a proactive approach and strong communication skills. I’m results-oriented and always eager to learn, using creativity and analytical thinking to solve problems in fast-paced environments. I adjust quickly to new situations and enjoy driving change and finding innovative solutions.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Donor and Community Engagement Manager

United Community
Alexandria, VA
10.2022 - Current

Portfolio Management and Engagement:

  • Oversaw a portfolio of monthly donors, volunteers, in-kind donors, faith-based communities, and organizational groups.
  • Streamlined volunteer coordination processes for community service, seasonal drives, and ongoing programs volunteer opportunities.
  • Nurtured volunteers, fostering their transition into donors and major contributors.
  • Designed and executed community engagement strategies aligned with organizational objectives.

Fundraising and Volunteer Coordination:

  • Contributed to fundraising efforts through donors stewardship, strategic communications, and event planning.
  • Led the organization and coordination of volunteer events, community activities, and assisted in corporate employee engagement initiatives.
  • Managed volunteer hour tracking, reporting, and responded to inquiries within the CRM system.
  • Ensured accurate and current CRM records for donors, volunteers, and stakeholders to enhance relationship management.

Administrative Support:

  • Assisted with operational tasks, including gift processing, donor acknowledgements, and creation of online donation forms.
  • Prepared and reconciled EFT reports in collaboration with the finance team.

Marketing and Communications:

  • Developed promotional materials, such as flyers and brochures, for the agency and its programs.
  • Currently assisting and creating social media content and collaborated with the Chief Development and Communications Officer for social media postings.

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Development Database Administrator

United Capital
Alexandria, VA
09.2021 - 11.2022
  • Provides essential support for fundraising initiatives and donor stewardship efforts. Manages various administrative development tasks, such as gift processing, revenue tracking, donor recognition, and database management. Handles donor inquiries and resolves issues related to checks, credit cards, and EFT payments via phone, email, or letter. Assists the Finance team with monthly reconciliations between DonorPerfect and the general ledger. Led the implementation of DonorPerfect as the CRM system for donor tracking and reporting, leveraging data to enhance communication processes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Education

Central Colleges of The Philippines
Philippines
04-1997

Skills

  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Skilled in social media platforms
  • Capable of working under pressure with minimal supervision Self-Directed, Flexible and Adaptable
  • Languages: Fluent in English, Filipino, and Japanese
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Effective customer communication
  • Exceptional composure when handling difficult clients, volunteers and coworkers

Certification

Association of Fundraising Professionals, Washington, DC Chapter

Volunteering

  • Membership Chair, Mount Vernon Evening Lions Club 24-L
  • Membership Chair, Northern Virginia Association for Volunteer Administration (NVAVA), a group of dedicated professionals who manage volunteer programs.

Timeline

Donor and Community Engagement Manager

United Community
10.2022 - Current

Development Database Administrator

United Capital
09.2021 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Science - Computer Education

Central Colleges of The Philippines
Mayleen Santos Watson