Nidia Soriano
314 E. 43rd Street, Odessa,TX
Summary
Born and raised in West Texas, I am a highly motivated individual with a passion for supporting our local community. My goal is to accept a challenging position where my educational experience and professional accomplishments can be fully utilized to increase positive agency awareness, while making a meaningful impact in our community.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Fundraising & Community Engagement Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Permian Basin
03.2023 - Current
- Donor retention and management of overall donor relationships and preparation for future endeavors.
- Act as a liaison with corporations, associations, and government agencies as needed and stay current on funding interests of all entities.
- Constructed a 5-year in-depth resource development plan implemented with board and executive staff/directors to date.
- Review organization financial trends and opportunities for increased revenue.
- Build relationships to increase the number of third-party events to ensure new income with minimal staff hours, while creating lasting relationships with new fully engaged companies.
- Monthly financial and informational update to both Midland & Odessa Boards.
- Focused branding/marketing to spread BGCPB purpose and opportunities throughout the community.
- Engage, recruit, train and manage relationships with high standing community volunteers.
- Establish and maintain close relationships with community leaders
- Maintain great public relations with local funders (individuals, corporations & foundations) media, club members, families, alumni, community leaders, and youth serving professionals.
- Organize and execute local events, including partnerships with local nonprofits, businesses, and chambers of commerce to increase visibility in our local community.
- Participate in organization meetings relevant to community affairs and communications.
- Organize, manage and implement a fundraising strategy and budget for events. Ensure successful fundraising and event execution (Gala, Annual Campaign, Clay Shoot, Golf Tournament, etc.)
- Manage resource development staff in Midland and Odessa.
- Manage public relations strategy by maintaining strong relationships with media and coordinating the press release about BGC community involvement.
- Management of website and social media platforms. Design social media campaign to raise awareness of services provided and highlighting collaborations with organizations, nonprofits and industry partners.
- Partner with non-profits and educational institutions to create opportunities for our local youth.
- Act as a liaison between the BGC and foundations/donors to ensure effective communication and comply with any request from individual grants.
- Represent our agency at conferences, community events, and check presentations.
- Partnered with multiple companies such as Oxy/1pointfive, McDonald's, Weidner Apartments, Panda Express and more to transform outdated clubs with new updated facilities.
Development Director
Harmony Home Children Advocacy Center
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Attain financial support through corporate and individual solicitations, giving campaigns, and special events.
- Create a social media strategy for all social media accounts.
- Organize special fundraising events: golf tournament, bingo ladies' luncheon, and tennis/pickleball tournament.
- Identify prospective individual and corporate donors.
- Donor relations: donor communications, bulk mailing, face-to-face, and cold calling.
- Ensure proper follow-up procedures and communication with volunteers and donors.
- Public speaking, presentations, communication with the media, and effectively managing the marketing, advertising, and promotional activities of the organization.
- Direct video, alongside a marketing firm, for mission advancement.
- Rebranding of the agency logo and all marketing materials.
- Data entry to donor software: Blackbaud.
- Build partnerships with local non-profits, with the goal of sharing resources and together becoming a greater asset to our community.
Resource Development Coordinator
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Permian Basin
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Attain financial support through corporate and individual solicitations, giving campaigns and special events
- Manage committees and volunteers to reach event goals and develop fundraising / public relation strategies
- Organize fundraising events - golf tournament, gala, clay shoot and third-party fundraisers
- Identify prospective individual and corporate donors
- Donor relations- donor communications, bulk mailing, face to face and cold calling
- Public presentations and club tours to various groups seeking support and promoting our services
- Attend networking events resulting in new strategic partnerships
- Work with media- tv stations, newspaper and radio stations to speak of and promote events alongside Resource Development Director
- Effectively manage the marketing, advertising, and promotional activities of the organization
- Maintain social media pages current with live events, fundraising opportunities, marketing and volunteer opportunities- Instagram / Facebook / LinkedIn
Office of Student Affairs Manager
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
07.2009 - 11.2015
- Perform administrative and supervisory work related to the management of the student affairs office.
- Counsel applicants, evaluate applications, review letters of recommendation, and give approval to advance applications to the interview team.
- Develop local outreach programs by working with regional directors.
- Recruit community physicians for student internship opportunities.
- Schedule events, coordinate speakers, and create marketing materials for all student events.
- Monthly reporting of each department to the regional director, dean, and local hospitals.
- Supervise the administrative department and staff.
- Manage and maintain the yearly recruitment plan, including the calendar, events, and budget.
- Represent the Department of Student Affairs at all hospitals, medical school meetings, and community events.
Education
Bachelor of Communication - Minor in Marketing
University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Odessa, TX05.2012
Associate General Studies -
Odessa College
Odessa, TX05.2009
Skills
- Bilingual: Spanish
- Attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Design using Canva
- Flexibility to work outside of business hours
- Public speaking
- Event Management
- Community Networking
- Stewardship
- Volunteer Recruitment
References
- Tina Leal, Vice President, Physician Relations and Recruitment, Medical Center Hospital
- 500 W 4th Street, Odessa, TX 79761, 432-889-1510, Tleal1@echd.org
- Adrian Rubio, President and CEO, West Texas Credit Union, 4301 Mission Blvd., Odessa, TX, 79765, 432.288.3130, Arubio@westtexascu.com
- Sondra Eoff, President, Eofficial Enterprises, Inc., 305 E. 5th Street, Odessa, TX, 79761, 432.296.1615, Sondra@oppartnerinc.com
- Carrie Bronaugh, Executive Director, Harmony Home Children Advocacy Center, 910 S. Grant Ave., Odessa, TX, 79761, 432.638.2316, Cbronaugh@chhcac.org
Awards
- Honoree of Odessa Under 40, 06/01/24
- Voted - Natural Born Leader by 2023-2024 Odessa Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class, 05/01/24
Groups
- Association of Fundraising Professionals
- Junior League of Odessa
- Non-profit Management Center
- Odessa Under 40 Committee
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton's ACTS Women's Church Group
Timeline
Fundraising & Community Engagement Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Permian Basin
03.2023 - Current
Development Director
Harmony Home Children Advocacy Center
04.2022 - 03.2023
Resource Development Coordinator
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Permian Basin
09.2020 - 11.2021
Office of Student Affairs Manager
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
07.2009 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Communication - Minor in Marketing
University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Associate General Studies -
Odessa College
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