Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Ophelia Rodriguez

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Dependable Fundraiser with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Annual Giving Specialist/Donor Database Manager

Hospice Savannah Foundation, Inc.
Savannah, GA
09.2009 - 02.2024
  • Developed and implemented successful fundraising strategies to maximize donor engagement.
  • Identified, cultivated, and solicited major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
  • Organized and managed fundraising events such as galas, auctions, walk-a-thons.
  • Coordinated with marketing team to create effective promotional materials for campaigns.
  • Maintained accurate records of all donations received and donors contacted.
  • Established relationships with key stakeholders in the community to increase visibility of organization's mission.
  • Provided stewardship to existing donors by regularly communicating impact stories and thanking them for their support.
  • Created and wrote content for annual fund brochures, direct mail appeals, e-solicitations and phonathon scripts.
  • Directed social media campaigns, developed marketing materials, executed in-person fundraisers and served as articulate, enthusiastic and visible spokesperson.
  • Innovated new approaches to engage donors and increase funding.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
06-1994

Administrative Certification - Department of Defense Adminstrative

U.S. Army Admin School
Fort Jackson, SC
12-1986

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Organizational Skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Data Analysis
  • Effective Communication
  • Professionalism
  • Written Communication
  • Proficient in Raiser's Edge (Fundraising Software)

Accomplishments

  • AFP, Vice President of Membership (2013-2014) (AFP/Association of Fundraising Professionals, Savannah, GA Chapter)
  • AFP, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion (2014 - 2016)
  • AFP, Chapter President (2016 - 2017)

Certification

  • Certified Blackbaud, Raiser's Edge User (2009 - 2024)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Annual Giving Specialist/Donor Database Manager

Hospice Savannah Foundation, Inc.
09.2009 - 02.2024

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Community College of The Air Force

Administrative Certification - Department of Defense Adminstrative

U.S. Army Admin School
Ophelia Rodriguez