Nikki Wykowski
Mazomanie,WI
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Development Specialist
UW-Madison CALS Office of External Relations
01.2018 - Current
- In collaboration with other partners, coordinate corporate and stakeholder events hosted by the dean's office including outreach events, seminars, and programs targeting alumni and business leaders
- Create and execute an outcomes-based plan to maximize alumni and constituent engagement using communications, events, and campus-wide resources to strengthen key relationships for the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences with special emphasis on annual giving programs
- Develop marketing and communications plans to support events and alumni, donor, and stakeholder relations including press releases, email messaging, social media, electronic marketing, and direct marketing strategies
- Lead planning and logistical support for all on- and off-campus events hosted by the college following all university event policies and procedures
- Oversee post engagement activities and analyze engagement statistics; prepare summary reports and recommend strategies for improvement
- Support management of department annual budget including forecasting annual related revenue and expenses
- Coordinate giving days and peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns
- Serve as liaison to the college Board of Visitors volunteer stakeholder group.
- Boosted the success of special events through effective planning, coordination, and promotion efforts.
- Streamlined internal operations by creating efficient systems for managing purchasing, vendor relationships, and reporting tasks.
Funding Resource Hub Manager
UW-Extension Office of Extramural Support
04.2016 - 11.2018
- Assisted the OES Director to envision, establish, and operate UW Extension's Funding Resource Hub
- Created and maintained informative website for UWEX faculty and staff interested in pursuing extramural support
- Facilitated the development of proposal opportunities/ideas, grant activities and/or strategic partnerships with external funders
- Created and managed annual grant submission calendar for organization
- Wrote, edited, and proofed grant proposals for UWEX faculty and staff including budget development using Uniform Guidance and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Hosted virtual and in-person grant training workshops and events throughout the state.
- Increased success rate in securing grants through meticulous research on potential funding opportunities.
- Streamlined grant application processes by implementing efficient tracking systems and organized databases.
- Ensured compliance with donor guidelines, minimizing errors in applications and enhancing the organization''s reputation.
Outreach Specialist
Covering Wisconsin at UW-Madison
06.2014 - 04.2016
- Served as a federally licensed Navigator to help people enroll in coverage through the health insurance exchange
- Collaborated with various local and state organizations to build awareness of coverage options and increase enrollment
- Conducted comprehensive needs assessments to identify gaps in services and develop tailored solutions for diverse populations.
- Worked with communications manager to create a marketing plan for enrollment events throughout the state
- Coordinated annual statewide conference of health insurance navigators with local, state, and federal partners
- Secured corporate sponsorship for annual conference
- Assisted with overall grant writing and budget management of organization.
Donor Development Coordinator
Concern Worldwide
01.2011 - 06.2014
- Coordinated fund administration process, including all activities related to the creation, documentation, notification, review, and stewardship of organization's funds
- Reviewed accounts, analyzed data, and developed strategies to increase individual and corporate contributions
- Secured corporate sponsorships for special fundraising events, routinely meeting or exceeding financial goals
- Managed stewardship activities designed to establish and/or increase donor connections with organization
- Generated monthly giving reports for US development team to demonstrate fundraising success and recommended areas of improvement.
- Coordinated volunteer recruitment and training efforts to maximize support during fundraising events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WIMaster of Science - Public Service Management
DePaul University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Financial Management
- Fundraising Strategies
- Organizational Development
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Project Management
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Marketing
- Online Fundraising
- Cross-Functional Teams Leadership
Affiliations
- Steering Group member, Event Producer Group CoP
Certification
Certificate in Design for Plain Language, UW-Madison
Timeline
Development Specialist
UW-Madison CALS Office of External Relations
01.2018 - Current
Funding Resource Hub Manager
UW-Extension Office of Extramural Support
04.2016 - 11.2018
Outreach Specialist
Covering Wisconsin at UW-Madison
06.2014 - 04.2016
Donor Development Coordinator
Concern Worldwide
01.2011 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Master of Science - Public Service Management
DePaul University
Certificate in Design for Plain Language, UW-Madison
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