Melissa Anderson

Director of Philanthropy

• Direct all philanthropic revenue-generating strategies, including corporate sponsorships, grants, donor cultivation, and fundraising events.
• Develop and implement annual fundraising plans aligned with organizational goals and KPIs.
• Cultivate and maintain long-term relationships with donors, sponsors, and grantors.
• Prepare and submit grant proposals, manage stewardship, and ensure accurate reporting and use of funds.
• Manage donor records using Virtuous CRM; generate campaign reports, and data analysis.
• Collaborate with Marketing on all donor-facing materials, and act as the Foundation spokesperson.
• Maintain compliance with HRSA, HIPAA, and other relevant regulations, and fundraising ethics.

Senior Accountant

• Managed financial oversight of over $47 million in grant funding.
• Handled bi-weekly payroll processes, benefits deductions, and related financial submissions.
• Reconciled general ledger accounts monthly and prepared financial statements and schedules.
• Supported grant audits, fiscal reviews, and maintained accurate financial documentation.

• Managed all aspects of a destination weddings.
• Creation of design and floral services.

• Conducted general accounting duties including AP/AR, GL entries, reconciliations, and inventory management for parent and subsidiary companies.
• Managed collections and invoicing across 400+ accounts, resolving variances and customer issues.

• Verified insurance, processed billing, registered patients, and ensured authorizations across 500+ monthly cases.
• Maintained detailed patient and financial records, supporting departmental revenue functions.

• Supervised merchandising, inventory, payroll planning, and training across regional stores.
• Facilitated rollouts of new labor systems and mentored store leadership.
• Organized community-focused promotional events, enhancing customer loyalty.