Nancy J. Phelps
Inola,OK
Summary
Dedicated Executive Director/ Director of Development with a history of program development, fundraising initiatives and grant writing. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to the ever changing landscape of non profit in efforts of serving others.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Light of Hope
08.2017 - Current
- Aided in the organizations foundation
- Supervise all operational functions
- Convey the vision, mission and strategic direction of the organization to donors
- Expand volunteer/ community involvement opportunities
- Focus efforts in the advancement of the DEA recognized Drug Education Program
- Assist clients in their time of need, offer resources, and coordinated care accordingly
Executive Director/Director of Development
Joy In The Cause
12.2015 - 05.2017
- Furthered community awareness of organization
- Established and executed fundraising goals
- Served as liaison between organization and volunteer groups
Director of Development
Gatesway Foundation
01.2015 - 10.2015
- Developed and implemented strategic plans
- Secured nearly $100,000 in grants
- Coordinated the Gatesway Balloon Festival (attendance of 25,000- raising roughly $75,000 in sponsorships and more than $100,000 in-kind donations)
Events & Banquets Manager
Hard Rock Cafe/ Cherokee Nation Businesses
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Oversaw hundreds of events/ banquets hosted in 18 event venues, managed 65+ staff members
- Ensured exceptional customer experience
Marketing Representative
Advanced Imaging Claremore
03.2014 - 01.2015
- Cultivated relationships with physicians and staff (including practices in internal medicine, general medicine, orthopedic surgery, and chiropractic)
- Conducted regional market analysis to understand market opportunities and developed strategic marketing/ sales targets accordingly
Director of Development
Safenet Services, Inc
09.2012 - 05.2014
- Developed and implemented strategic plans
- Created structured fundraising activities (including an initiative that garnered the attention of more than 100+ business partners/ donors) and other special events (including Worthy Women’s Conference which empowered survivors of domestic violence)
- Effectively wrote grants that were awarded for furtherance of agency programming
- Gained significant community involvement for volunteer efforts
Executive Director
Kendall Whittier Main Street Program, Inc, Preservation
06.2011 - 09.2012
- Revitalized, restored, and promoted the Kendall Whittier Historic District
- Successfully secured more than $50 million reinvested into the community
- Obtained the grant for Circle Cinema Facade Renovation
- Served as the primary public relations representative for speaking engagements and media appearances
- Recruited/ supervised volunteers and projects
- Provided reports as required by State and National Main Street Organization(s)
- Became an expert on local government policy issues pertaining to the revitalization of the neighborhood (including land use policy, transportation, design, historic preservation, etc.)
Education
High School Diploma -
Collinsville High School
Collinsville, OKBusiness Administration
Tulsa Junior College
Tulsa, OKSkills
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Strategic Planning
- Business Administration
- Public Speaking
- Operational Efficiency
- Community Organization
- Organizational Structuring
- Fundraising Campaigns
- Grant Submissions
- Donor Relations
- Campaign Conceptualization
- Volunteer Engagement
- Overseeing Fundraising
- Community Events
- Development Framework Generation
- Brand Development and Marketing
Accomplishments
- Schnake, Turnbo & Frank “Leadership and Reputation Academy” selected member and graduate of the 2015 Inaugural Class
- “ASK ACADEMY” graduate and recipient of certification with Kent Strohmann, CEO
- Oklahoma Center for Non Profits – certified in the area of “Standards of Excellence”
- Tulsa Area United Way Program Coordination
- Tulsa Area United Way Spokesperson for the Non Profit sector
- Special recognition from Cherokee Nation for many successful nonprofit partnerships resulting in tens of thousands of dollars
- Certified in many areas from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce in the areas of Historic Preservation, Restoration and Revitalization efforts
- Drug Enforcement Administration United States Dept. of Justice- Certificate of Appreciation “In recognition of your vision and partnership with the DEA in furtherance of a drug free Oklahoma”- 2021
- Claremore Area Chamber of Commerce- Leading Ladies Award “Non Profit Leadership”
- The Marquis Who’s Who Publication Board- “Who’s Who in America 2021-2022”
Affiliations
Claremore Chamber Ambassador
Oklahoma Center for Non-Profits
Rogers County Coalition
Muliti-County Coalition
Healthy Community Partners
Better Together Rogers County
Additional Information
I’ve also been blessed to be the Director of Development for The Bridges Foundation and The Margaret Hudson Program as well as Executive Director of the Collinsville Downtown Inc., Main Street Program.
References
Cara Cowan-Watts, Majority Owner & CEO of Tulsa Pier Drilling: 918-928-5760
Pam Polk, Collinsville City Manager: 918-371-1010
Cindy Griffith, Former Board Member of Safenet Services, Current Light of Hope's Vice President of the Board: 918-637-8147
Judi Myers, Gatesway Foundation Retired CEO and Former Board President of Joy In The Cause: 918-671-5808
Timeline
Executive Director
Light of Hope
08.2017 - Current
Executive Director/Director of Development
Joy In The Cause
12.2015 - 05.2017
Director of Development
Gatesway Foundation
01.2015 - 10.2015
Events & Banquets Manager
Hard Rock Cafe/ Cherokee Nation Businesses
06.2014 - 06.2015
Marketing Representative
Advanced Imaging Claremore
03.2014 - 01.2015
Director of Development
Safenet Services, Inc
09.2012 - 05.2014
Executive Director
Kendall Whittier Main Street Program, Inc, Preservation
06.2011 - 09.2012
High School Diploma -
Collinsville High School
Business Administration
Tulsa Junior College
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