NANCY E. WALTON
New Canaan,CT
Summary
Results-driven Fundraising & Development professional with a history of exceeding fundraising objectives. Expertise in proposal writing and event planning enhances donor engagement strategies and optimizes contributions.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR OF STEWARDSHIP & DEVELOPMENT
ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
New Canaan, USA
06.2023 - Current
- Manage all aspects of the Church’s Annual Fund Campaign to raise 1.7M
- Prepare all fundraising communications including donor solicitations, and campaign supporting materials
- Plan and organize Stewardship events
- Instituted and lead the Stewardship & Development Leadership Team, a group of six volunteers charged with implementing the Annual Campaign strategies
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
BEDFORD PLAYHOUSE
Bedford, USA
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared fundraising communications including donor solicitations, gift acknowledgment letters and development related promotional materials
- Planned & executed fundraising events including concept, committee development and event planning and execution including the Platinum Party for the Playhouse, a star-studded, 425+ event on the Bedford Village Green
- Managed Development Committee, including facilitating Development Committee meetings and working with committee to ensure Development Goals are met
- Recorded and processed all gifts received by the Bedford Playhouse
- Served as an ambassador for the Playhouse for events and partnerships in the community
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
RYE FREE READING ROOM
Rye, USA
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Recorded and processed all gifts received by the RFFR
- Prepared fundraising communications including donor solicitations and gift acknowledgment letters
- Prepare weekly, monthly and annual fundraising reports, including donor listings for Annual Report
- Researched and identified new funding sources and drafted grant proposals
ONLINE MARKETING MANAGER
ANN TAYLOR
New York, USA
02.2008 - 10.2009
- Managed the development and execution of multi-channel marketing and brand strategy
- Served as key liaison with merchandising, planning, digital marketing and creative teams
- Partnered with CRM team to determine key metrics were met
MARKETING MANAGER
A. TIERNEY
New York, USA
10.2006 - 01.2008
- Developed and implemented consumer marketing plan
- Managed online sales effort - increased online sales by 152%
- Implemented and managed online advertising campaigns, including developing advertising content, researching new advertising opportunities and evaluating effectiveness of various campaigns
- Developed marketing initiatives to further increase brand awareness and website visitors; increased unique visitors by 225%
COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT
METLIFE
New York, USA
01.2004 - 09.2006
- Assisted in the development and implementation of the annual communications plan
- Delivered marketing and communications materials
- Managed major workplace communication campaigns, web content and advertising, coordinated work of internal and external resources to produce high-quality, on-budget communications programs
GRANT WRITER
YOUNG AUDIENCES/NEW YORK
New York, USA
10.2003 - 12.2004
- Created Government, foundation and corporate grant proposals and reports
- Conducted research and identified new funding sources
- Interacted with Board of Trustees to identify key relationships with leaders of foundations and corporations
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
THE AMERICAN FARM SCHOOL
New York, USA
10.1999 - 10.2003
- Implemented and managed $500,000 Annual Fund, grew donations by 10% each year
- Created and edited all correspondence, including brochures, annual appeals and event materials
- Planned and organized special events
- Maintained budgets and relationships with outside vendors
PROJECT COORDINATOR
THIRTEEN/WNET
New York, USA
09.1998 - 10.1999
- Drafted outreach proposals to secure partners and sponsors for multiple projects and initiatives
- Created all external correspondence for sponsors and partners
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
ROANOKE COLLEGE
SALEM, VA01.1997
Skills
- Proposal Writing
- Nonprofit experience
- Fundraising expertise
- Donor relations
- Windows
- Microsoft Office
- Raiser’s Edge
- Donor Perfect
- Bloomerang
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF STEWARDSHIP & DEVELOPMENT
ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
06.2023 - Current
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
BEDFORD PLAYHOUSE
03.2022 - 05.2023
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
RYE FREE READING ROOM
10.2020 - 03.2022
ONLINE MARKETING MANAGER
ANN TAYLOR
02.2008 - 10.2009
MARKETING MANAGER
A. TIERNEY
10.2006 - 01.2008
COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT
METLIFE
01.2004 - 09.2006
GRANT WRITER
YOUNG AUDIENCES/NEW YORK
10.2003 - 12.2004
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
THE AMERICAN FARM SCHOOL
10.1999 - 10.2003
PROJECT COORDINATOR
THIRTEEN/WNET
09.1998 - 10.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
ROANOKE COLLEGE
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