Molly Shepherd
Providence,RI
Summary
Detail-oriented development manager with over 8 years of experience in fundraising and nonprofits. Skilled in programs such as Raiser's Edge, Microsoft Power Automate and PowerBi. Proven ability to multitask in fast-paced environments while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Equipped to drive operational efficiency and enhance productivity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Operations Manager
Roger Williams University
09.2022 - 08.2025
- Responsible for the entering of all donations, including checks, online gifts, direct deposits, monthly gifts, gifts in-kind into Raiser's Edge
- Maintain clean and accurate data in Raiser's Edge
- Strategically plan with Director of Annual Giving on direct mail campaigns
- Reconciled daily, monthly, and yearly with Finance Department
- Generated agreements for new board members and scholarships
- Created automatic daily and monthly reports through Microsoft Power Automate
- Built workflows and reports through PowerBi to track Annual Giving KPI's
- Implemented Omatic to upload gifts and update alumni information to Raiser's Edge
- Trained new employees on RE NXT
Development Associate
The Carroll Center for the Blind
10.2017 - 09.2022
- Responsible for the entering of all donations, including checks, online gifts, direct deposits, monthly gifts, gifts in-kind into Raiser's Edge
- Produced and mailed acknowledgement letters within 48 hours
- Strategically planned with Annual Funds Coordinator on direct mail campaigns
- Oversaw a profile of individual donors with annual giving of $400 and below through personalized communication including thank you notes and phone calls
- Created weekly and monthly revenue reports for the CEO, CFO, Director of Development, Business Office and Development Committee
- Managed the 5K and Walk for INDEPENDENCE website by tracking sponsor benefits and creating marketing materials
Development Intern
Joslin Diabetes Center
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Processed gifts and sent out acknowledgments
- Coordinated analysis of potential sponsors for Joslin
- Responsible for creating and sending out communication to donors
- Researched content and design for website development
- Handled front desk responsibilities and office administrative tasks
Education
BA - English Communications and Media Studies, Psychology
Emmanuel College
Boston, Ma05-2015
Skills
- Software development lifecycle
- Database administration
- Problem-solving
- Infrastructure automation
Timeline
Development Operations Manager
Roger Williams University
09.2022 - 08.2025
Development Associate
The Carroll Center for the Blind
10.2017 - 09.2022
Development Intern
Joslin Diabetes Center
06.2014 - 09.2014
BA - English Communications and Media Studies, Psychology
Emmanuel College