Natalie R. Krauser, CFRE
East Windsor,NJ
Summary
Accomplished advancement professional, with more than ten years of experience. Stewards donors to achieve fundraising that will develop the next generation of innovators and changemakers. Adept at uncovering advocates and developing solid partnerships to withstand changes within an organization. Highly diplomatic, personable and collaborative across a diverse constituent base. Experienced leader and mentor who recognizes that imagination and risk-taking are assets. Encourages her team to keep learning.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director - AIChE Foundation
AIChE
08.2024 - Current
- Onboard and consistently coach board of directors and foundation trustees on their role as ambassadors to enhance overall giving
- Mentor a team through periods of organizational change, maintaining stability and focus on goals
- Oversee financial management, identifying areas of opportunity to better long-term sustainability and renegotiated contracts to support budgetary constraints
- Secure new donors and strengthen existing relationships by aligning their passions to our programs
- Enhance visibility and bolster giving by leading an anniversary rebrand / celebration
- Collaborate on external assessment to support operational and organizational recommendation to implementation
Director of Development - AIChE Foundation
AIChE
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Enhanced donor relationships with regular and personalized stewardship reports
- Developed a major gift strategy around upcoming anniversary celebration to diversify reliance on corporate giving
- Identified areas for operational efficiency and researched new platforms to enhance donor experience and engagement
- Initiated a multi-year plan to focus on legacy and planned giving
Assoc. Director of Development - AIChE Foundation
AIChE
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Established fundraising goals and developed a comprehensive strategy, to achieve retention and acquisition targets
- Managed and evaluated a team of fundraisers including database specialist and an admin assigning projects based upon strengths
- Managed a portfolio with capacity to contribute at five, six and seven figures
- Led budget preparation for individual team, undertook monthly review and analysis
Development Manager - AIChE Foundation
AIChE
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Develop a moves management strategy to assist the annual fund team to identify & elevate individual donors
- Create and execute a comprehensive donor relations program to ensure relevant and engaging stewardship activities
- Advance major giving through a mix of peer to peer and leadership outreach campaigns
- Activate and enhance the Board of Trustees and Corporate Council to achieve governance and giving expectations
- Manage the individual giving team
Development Officer
IEEE Foundation
02.2015 - 01.2020
- Retained and renewed leadership donors to achieve $1M annually with simultaneous responsibility for 30% of campaign revenue which was on target to meet $30M goal
- Fostered lasting individual relationships resulting in advance completion of multi-year pledges
- Managed pipeline development, forecasting and ROI analysis throughout the fundraising cycle
- Demonstrated expertise in the implementation of best practices for volunteer leadership development, including succession planning
- Collaborated with development and program peers to establish and execute appropriate cultivation, stewardship and retention strategies
- Recruited c-suite executives and corporate partners to develop internal advocates to shorten the fundraising cycle
Campaign Manager
IEEE Foundation Inc
04.2014 - 02.2015
- Defined a giving program to transition volunteers into annual donors
- Conceived and executed the campaign's first-ever annual appeal
- Enhanced a technical meetings calendar by adding invitation-only donor recognition events
- Adeptly managed volunteers and donors who were impacted during staff transition
Interim Director of Fundraising Events
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Took a 9 month project to work alongside the Trinitas Foundation CDO
- Grew stagnant special event revenue by 30%
- Expanded the Grateful Patient Program, securing a 19% increase
- As staff liaison to the Physicians Committee, generated an increase in personal giving and expanded our medical partner network
Director of Development & Marketing
Somerset County YMCA
01.2012 - 08.2013
- Revitalized marketing and communication materials to feature donor and recipient stories and expanded to social media enhancing reach
- Achieved 15% increase in annual giving through enhanced stewardship
- Introduced monthly giving utilized by staff to all prospects and donors
- Leveraged existing supplier partnerships to generate new revenue
Development & Special Events Manager
The Arc Of Union County
11.2009 - 01.2012
- Restructured the annual appeal culminating in a 21% increase
- Increased special events revenue by 500% through redesigning honorary chair role to include fundraising responsibility and enhance experience
- Worked to change Board's role to include development by incorporating expectations into recruitment conversations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Alfred University
Alfred, NYBachelor of Arts - Theatre
Alfred University
Alfred, NYMasters of Science - Nonprofit Leadership & Management
Northeastern University
Boston, MASkills
- Donor-centric relationship building
- Fundraising expertise
- Marketing & communications
- Staff training & development
- Financial competence
Affiliations
President, AFP-New Jersey, Advisory Board, Judson Leadership Center - Alfred University, Stewardship Chair, St. David's Episcopal Church Incoming
Certification
- Certified Fundraising Executive
- AFP Master Trainer
Timeline
Executive Director - AIChE Foundation
AIChE
08.2024 - Current
Director of Development - AIChE Foundation
AIChE
01.2024 - 08.2024
Assoc. Director of Development - AIChE Foundation
AIChE
03.2022 - 01.2024
Development Manager - AIChE Foundation
AIChE
01.2020 - 03.2022
Development Officer
IEEE Foundation
02.2015 - 01.2020
Campaign Manager
IEEE Foundation Inc
04.2014 - 02.2015
Interim Director of Fundraising Events
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
09.2013 - 04.2014
Director of Development & Marketing
Somerset County YMCA
01.2012 - 08.2013
Development & Special Events Manager
The Arc Of Union County
11.2009 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
Alfred University
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Alfred University
Masters of Science - Nonprofit Leadership & Management
Northeastern University
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