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Megan Velzy-Lenington

Summary

Results-driven professional with demonstrated record of success in fundraising, event coordination and donor relations. Skilled at overseeing all stages of initiatives, building positive relationships and supporting non-profit and political endeavors.

Skills

  • Fundraising
  • Networking
  • Written and Oral Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Public Speaking/Presenting
  • Microsoft Office Suites
  • Leadership and Training
  • Volunteer Management
  • Event Coordination
  • Advocacy Experience
  • Recruitment Strategies
  • Data Collection
  • Community Outreach

Work History

Development and Marketing Consultant

Self Employed
Ventura
04.2020 - Current
  • Develop curriculum for workshops, classes and retreats focusing on personal development, leadership and diversity/inclusion.
  • Manage and coordinate multiple event and client schedules at a time.
  • Plan advertising campaigns for online, print and other mediums.
  • Identify potential partners for strategic collaborations in order to expand the client's reach.
  • Monitored analytics tools such as Google Analytics to analyze website performance metrics.
  • Provided on-site support during the day of the event including problem solving if necessary.

Community Organizer (Volunteer)

Grassroots Abortion Rights Organization
Los Angeles, CA
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Planned and managed different community meetings, public forums and outreach events.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with journalists and press throughout the country including CNN, Reuters, Fox, etc.
  • Assisted team in raising over $75k in three weeks.
  • Provided timely responses to inquiries from reporters regarding important issues facing the organization.
  • Recruited and trained new organizers with the highest recruitment and retention out of any other chapter.
  • Conducted outreach to local community leaders, celebrities and progressive organizations and assisted with local and regional on-site events.
  • Represented the organization at professional networking functions or trade shows to raise awareness among target audiences.
  • Developed and implemented media strategies to promote the organization's mission and objectives.

Volunteer Coordinator/Marketing Associate

Searle Creative
Ventura, CA
09.2015 - 03.2020
  • Recruited, managed and trained approximately 200 volunteers per event with high volunteer retention.
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships with local businesses, schools and corporations for financial sponsorship and volunteer recruitment.
  • Developed and managed volunteer recognition, engagement and retention practices.
  • Qualified individuals and groups for volunteer service and determined volunteer service placement.
  • Matched volunteers with open positions based on individual strengths and knowledge.
  • Led engaging trainings and created materials for all volunteer positions.
  • Cultivated network of potential donors by attending community events.
  • Tracked data related to direct mail, electronic and social media solicitations to determine ROI.
  • Coordinated annual events and secured sponsorships up to 100k per event.
  • Created all written works in the form of blogs, website copy, brochures, social media, etc. for multiple clients.

Political Canvasser

Democratic Party of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
03.2016 - 11.2016
  • Recruited other canvassers to strengthen campaign outreach potential.
  • Contacted potential donors by phone or in person to solicit contributions for organization.
  • Met with supervisor daily to submit completed assignments and discuss progress.
  • Initiated contact with people in public areas and spaces to take surveys and disseminate voting information.
  • Utilized organizational knowledge and persuasive speech to sway public opinion.
  • Developed and implemented door-to-door canvassing strategies to increase voter awareness of political issues.

Education

Bachelor's - Marketing

Southern New Hampshire State University
10.2018

Associate of Science - Biology

Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
06.2016

Associate of Arts - Journalism

Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
06-2016

Timeline

Community Organizer (Volunteer)

Grassroots Abortion Rights Organization
01.2022 - 08.2022

Development and Marketing Consultant

Self Employed
04.2020 - Current

Political Canvasser

Democratic Party of Santa Barbara
03.2016 - 11.2016

Volunteer Coordinator/Marketing Associate

Searle Creative
09.2015 - 03.2020

Bachelor's - Marketing

Southern New Hampshire State University

Associate of Science - Biology

Santa Barbara City College

Associate of Arts - Journalism

Santa Barbara City College

References

References available upon request.

Overview

8
8
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