Nia Carter
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Passionate professional with 8+ years of experience cultivating impactful relationships and managing strategic initiatives within fundraising and donor engagement realms. Currently transitioning expertise towards a deep-rooted commitment to global sustainability initiatives. Eager to leverage my experience and commitment to driving positive environmental impact, seeking opportunities to grow and contribute within sustainability-focused roles in the corporate sector.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director, Donor Engagement
Habitat For Humanity International
01.2022 - Current
- Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive Donor Engagement and Event Cultivation strategy, innovatively engaging donors while preserving successful methods for meaningful experiences.
- Implement tracking mechanisms for key metrics like ROI, donor retention, and revenue growth, refining future engagement strategies.
- Oversee diverse donor engagement events, from multi-day gatherings to smaller activities, managing donor event technology for improved experiences.
- Act as a liaison between Donor Engagement and critical departments, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and compliance with regulations.
- Direct the responsible and impactful donor travel program aligned with HFHI's mission, curating engaging experiences virtually and in-person, showcasing donor contributions' tangible outcomes while respecting local cultures.
Associate Director, Major Donor Engagement
CARE
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Directed comprehensive donor communications and engagement calendars for Major Gifts and Planned Giving teams, ensuring strategic alignment and execution.
- Created impactful Major donor communications (IMPACT Magazine, solicitation letters, etc.), fostering engagement and support.
- Led strategy for signature campaigns and events, contributing to campaign success and stakeholder engagement.
- Cultivated robust partnerships across diverse CARE stakeholders, fostering collaboration and strategic efforts.
- Collaborated for enhanced supporter experience strategy, engaging donors effectively with CARE's initiatives.
- Stayed updated on philanthropic trends, driving informed decision-making and strategy development.
- Collaborated with AVP of Major Gifts, aiding in donor engagement strategy development for enhanced contributions.
- Organized engaging virtual and in-person experiences for Major Donor travel programs, showcasing donor impact on CARE's initiatives.
Event Fundraising Coordinator
CARE
04.2018 - 12.2020
- Integral team member organizing and executing the CARE Impact Awards Dinner, the flagship fundraiser.
- Led team meetings for effective coordination, developed marketing materials for the event.
- Managed event sponsor registration, ensured benefits delivery, and cultivated donor relationships.
- Generated donor reports, maintained Salesforce data, and managed stewardship for the Awards Dinner.
- Supported honoree and co-chair management and managed third-party giving platforms.
- Collaborated on vetting new business prospects, fostering new corporate partnerships.
Development and Special Events Coordinator
Latin American Association
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Assisted with the planning and executing LAA annual events, including Latin Fever Ball and Compañeros Awards, as well as other special events and activities.
- Successfully solicited, secured and managed live and silent auction for the LAA’s largest annual fundraising event of the year.
- Managed event sponsor and exhibitor registration and payment, including creating online registration links, collecting, processing and recording payments and other activities.
- Ensured sponsors receive all benefits of sponsorship package and prepare sponsorship impact reports for signature events.
- Generated donor reports, mailing lists and other annual reports and stewardship deliverables.
- Maintained database for collecting donor and volunteers data, and online payments.
Foundations Relations Assistant
Boys & Girls Clubs Of America
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Provided primary administrative support to National Vice President Foundation Relations and assist other foundation staff as needed.
- Maintained and track all donor data on behalf of Foundation Relations including gift entry, proposal details and tracking, and relationship updates through Salesforce.
- Coordinated transmittal's and gift entry with Resource Development Operations.
- Processed expense reports for National Vice President Foundation Relations and other staff as needed.
- Provided support in creating, formatting, and submitting proposals.
Learning and Organizational Development VISTA
Habitat For Humanity International
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Researched, identified, collected and evaluated current board development resources within Habitat.
- Evaluated resources to determine their current value and effectiveness as educational tools for affiliate boards of directors.
- Identified and assisted in evaluating board development resources.
- Developed a toolkit for Habitat affiliate boards and published it to the Habitat website.
- Designed, developed and implemented a toolkit assessment for measuring board engagement. E D
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Affairs
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.2014
Skills
- Sustainability Research & Adaptability
- Strategic Planning & Implementation
- Project Management Skills
- Data Analysis & Metrics Tracking
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Problem-solving & Innovation
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Associate Director, Donor Engagement
Habitat For Humanity International
01.2022 - Current
Associate Director, Major Donor Engagement
CARE
12.2020 - 12.2021
Event Fundraising Coordinator
CARE
04.2018 - 12.2020
Development and Special Events Coordinator
Latin American Association
04.2016 - 04.2018
Foundations Relations Assistant
Boys & Girls Clubs Of America
09.2015 - 03.2016
Learning and Organizational Development VISTA
Habitat For Humanity International
08.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - International Affairs
Florida State University
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