PAIGE CARDA
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Talented Executive Director experienced in developing and managing staff, budgets, and programs to achieve results and offering more than 20 years of experience at the executive level. Applies leadership, mentoring, and training skills to motivate the organization's members in meeting organizational mission and program goals. Successfully raises public awareness about community-based programs and services. Collaborative fundraising leader experienced in soliciting new prospects, both business and individual. Experience in helping organizations achieve fundraising targets.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Specialist
Sioux Falls School District
09.2023 - Current
- Wrote and was awarded $2330,000 in grants in 10 months.
- Strengthened relationships with donors through prompt communication and personalized stewardship activities.
- Forged partnerships with local businesses, schools, and community organizations who provide additional resources or support necessary to expand our reach further than ever before.
- Contributed to long-term sustainability by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on best practices in nonprofit fundraising strategies and trends.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between fundraising goals and program delivery expectations.
- Increased grant funding by researching, writing, and submitting compelling grant proposals to various foundations and corporations.
- Identified new sources of funding through meticulous research of local, regional, national foundation databases, corporate giving programs and government grants.
Executive Director
REACH Literacy
04.2012 - 09.2023
- Ran a successful campaign that added 3,000 square feet to existing space, creating new tutoring center.
- Started a used book store, REACH a Reader
- Implemented a Workplace Literacy tutoring program
- Enlisted the support of volunteers and collaborated with businesses and community groups
- Set organization direction and developed strategies and tactics to fulfill mission.
- Maintained accountability for operational and fiscal integrity, effectively managing a designated budget.
- Promoted public awareness of mission through outreach, advocacy and online presence.
- Assessed potential collaboration opportunities to enhance organizational value and improve efficiency.
- Strengthened company business by leading the implementation of new projects and procedures.
- Strategized and implemented plans to transform and revitalize operations, capitalizing on emerging workplace tutoring.
District Director
Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons
07.2004 - 05.2012
- Supervised organization’s membership, program and daily operations for the eastern half of South Dakota
- Worked closely with executive directors, carried out policies, developed programs and created membership
- Created strategies for retention and recruitment of over 5,000 diverse girls and 1,700 adult volunteers
- Supervised 9 full time staff
- Additional duties include training of staff community engagement and hiring
- Managed 1.2 million dollar product sale campaign, coordinating 2 large fundraising events in the district
- Planned and administered 2 million dollar annual budget.
Pharmaceutical Representative
Merck
05.2001 - 11.2003
- Marketed pharmaceutical products to physicians, hospitals, and pharmacists
- Responsible for setting goals, watching market trends, interpreting data and calling on numerous busy professionals.
Independent financial representative
Citigroup
- Created a 2 million dollar base of business over 6 years
- Top sales person for dollars generated, commission generated and insurance sold on a monthly basis
Medical Technologist
L.C.M
- Performed specialized clinical assays in the Immunology Department to identify cancer, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases.
Education
CFRE - Fundraising
Certified Fundraising Professional
11.2022
Executive Master of Public Administration -
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD01.1987
Skills
- Non-profit management
- Goal Driven
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning
- Event Planning
- Fundraising and Stewardship
- Marketing
- Community Engagement
- Relationship Building
- Networking
Additional Information
- Nominations and Awards , City of Sioux Falls Humanitarian Nominee – 2014 EmBe – Tribute to Women Nominee – 2015 City Blossom Award – Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation – 2016 Compassionate Sioux Falls Winner - 2018 2
Timeline
Development Specialist
Sioux Falls School District
09.2023 - Current
Executive Director
REACH Literacy
04.2012 - 09.2023
District Director
Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons
07.2004 - 05.2012
Pharmaceutical Representative
Merck
05.2001 - 11.2003
Independent financial representative
Citigroup
Medical Technologist
L.C.M
CFRE - Fundraising
Certified Fundraising Professional
Executive Master of Public Administration -
University of South Dakota
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
University of South Dakota
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