Kyle Trager
Orlando,United States
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Development, UCF Rosen College
UCF Foundation, Inc.
02.2024 - Current
- Developed comprehensive strategic plans to guide long-term growth and sustainability of the College's programs.
- Enhanced donor relationships with personalized communication plans and regular updates on project progress.
- Expanded the organization''s network of supporters through targeted outreach, events, and partnership development.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align programmatic objectives with funding priorities for maximum impact.
- Successfully planned and executed special events that raised awareness about the organization''s mission while generating new sources of support.
Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement
UCF Foundation, Inc.
01.2023 - Current
- Identify, cultivate, manage and steward UCF Rosen alumni and donor relationships and provide opportunities for them to serve and give back.
- Solicited and secured two $10,000 scholarships from corporate donors and one $5,000 gift from individual donor.
- Built and grew network of UCF Rosen College related partnerships and relationships with leaders and influencers of nonprofit, corporate, and governmental organizations.
- Collaborated with other Advancement and Partnership units to develop strategic fundraising activities for UCF Rosen College around Day of Giving 2023. Implementation more than doubled donation, year over year.
- Presented about UCF Rosen College to Senate Pro Tempore Senator Baxley, at request of UCF Government & Community Relations. Recognized by UCF VP Janet Owen for impact it made.
- Re-imagined UCF Rosen College Scholarship Celebration to be student/donor engagement event. This required managing of relationship with Mr. Rosen and other major donors. Result was successful with donors expressing their excitement in giving and wanting to do more.
- Pursuing Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certificate and staying on top of best practices and industry trends in both alumni and development.
Executive Director
Hands On Orlando
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Identified, cultivated and managed relationships with donors, government officials and corporations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Rebuilt donor network, development operations, and corporate partnerships that increased revenue by $100,000 from '21 to '22.
- Member of Points of Light CEO's Executive Committee and contributed to strategic fundraising planning for both domestic and international affiliates.
- Managed portfolio of corporate clients, in partnership with Points of Light, to provide solicitation and stewardship activities in Central Florida region.
- Collaborated with Executive Directors from around United States, Europe and South America to share best practices for corporate engagement, fundraising, and development best practices.
- Co- organized international conference that brought together people and resources to help attendees stay ahead of industry trends and best practices for nonprofit/NGO sector.
Director of Programs and Development
Hands On Orlando
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Identified, cultivated, and managed corporate and individual donors.
- Largest single gift $150,000.
- Responsible for nonprofit programs, corporate events, and donor relations/ stewardship.
- Directed training programs for volunteers helping with development/ fundraising during Covid pandemic.
- Created compelling presentations to promote fundraising activities and shared them with other Hands On affiliates.
- Partnered with relevant community/corporations to engage with community and bring positive change.
- Planned and implemented innovative fundraising events.
Director of Corporate and Community Relations
Hands On Orlando
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed and grew relationships with major corporate, community and individual donors by 25%.
- Planned and managed 50% more corporate social responsibility events for clients.
- Appeared on media outlets and public events to promote programs and initiatives locally, nationally and internationally.
- Designed and deployed two new strategies to complete stewardship activities to achieve fundraising goals.
Corporate Citizenship Manager
Hands On Orlando
06.2016 - 10.2019
- Created community response plan following Pulse Nightclub Terror attacks for POL affiliates to engage citizens and business community
- Received Florida Governor's Champions of Service Award for work related to Pulse and it's legacy
- Created new strategy to cultivate Corporate Social Responsibility clients at C- Suite level that led to record increase of 50% for projects and revenue that ranged between $50,000 to $150,000
- Managed and negotiated contracts, budgets and events for all corporate and volunteer programs
Community Partnerships Manager
Hands On Orlando
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Recruited, trained and mentored Hands On Orlando Project Leaders in public speaking, risk management, task delegation and fundraising to lead volunteer projects across Central Florida
- Created and cultivated relationships with 100+ non-profits around Central Florida, 15% increase year over year
- Established performance measures to determine effectiveness of Hands On Orlando volunteers, Project Leaders, and impact of projects
- Served on School Advisory Committee as community partner member at Eccleston Elementary and attended monthly meetings
Education
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2008
Skills
- Strategic Thinker
- Persuasive Communicator
- Relationship Builder
- Track Record of Major Gifts
- Nonprofit Executive
- Event Planner
- CRM Proficient
- Collaborative
- Project Management
- Public Speaking
- Fundraising
- Volunteer Management
Timeline
Director of Development, UCF Rosen College
UCF Foundation, Inc.
02.2024 - Current
Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement
UCF Foundation, Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Executive Director
Hands On Orlando
11.2021 - 01.2023
Director of Programs and Development
Hands On Orlando
08.2020 - 11.2021
Director of Corporate and Community Relations
Hands On Orlando
10.2019 - 08.2020
Corporate Citizenship Manager
Hands On Orlando
06.2016 - 10.2019
Community Partnerships Manager
Hands On Orlando
08.2013 - 06.2016
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Central Florida
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