Rachel Roman
Summary
High-performing Event Manager with extensive portfolio of international and domestic project accomplishments spanning 7 years. Outgoing, hands-on professional bringing valuable relationship building and donor engagement skills resulting in collaborative and inspiring events.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Events Manager
The Nature Conservancy
12.2019 - Current
- Created and executed over 100+ donor engagement opportunities in support of soliciting major and principal gifts
- Produced a new event series to grow the chapters discovery pipeline, transitioning to a virtual series during the pandemic reaching an even larger audience
- Front line communication with donors as event host and logistics lead
- Collaborated with other State Chapters & World Office on partner events to leverage impact in support of One Conservancy. Including international event planning.
- Project managed across program areas to create event content and support storytelling resulting in inspiring donor events
- Managed the chapters event budget and created event templates and tools acting as content expert in support of other events happening in the chapter.
- Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
Philanthropy Coordinator
Homestead Community Land Trust
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Directed long range planning and day-of event execution for annual fundraiser; organized vendors, budgets, and donation tactics to exceed fundraising goal
- Managed contributed-income budgets and projections, create regular performance and forecasting reports for executive staff and board members
- Built engagement strategies and operated as the main point-of-contact for board members and volunteers, structure and implement accountability practices
- Wrote grant applications and major donor asks, tracked all transactions, launched new grant and donor opportunities to build a more robust giving pool.
Program Coordinator
Eastern Shore Land Conservancy
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Led community engagement strategy, conducted market research, and created financial model for the commercial kitchen component of a $22 million mixed-use historic rehabilitation project
- Identified and secured grant funding for project and operational expenses, developed key relationships with foundations, state, and federal funding agencies
- Collaborated with social enterprise partners, local at-risk communities, and the agricultural community to create workforce training programs and fresh food access.
Program Assistant
Eastern Shore Land Conservancy
07.2015 - 04.2017
- Publicly represented the organizations policy positions and built rapport with local, state, and federal officials; provided written and verbal testimony on the local and state level
- Constructed position statements and strategy briefs, tracked bills of interest and advocacy efforts
- Coordinated outreach and education, organized legislative events for elected officials and constituents, and community input sessions for local planning issues.
Education
CODA Fellowship -
The Nature Conservancy
Naturebase Team - Tackle Climate Change 04-2024
Tribal Engagement Training - undefined
06.2019
Research Intern - undefined
Development by Design, The Nature Conservancy
Arlington, VA06.2014
University of Maryland - Environmental Anthropology
College Park, MD05.2014
Skills
- Donor Communications
- Project Oversight
- Event design
- Crisis Management
- Transportation and logistics planning
- Registration management
Timeline
Events Manager
The Nature Conservancy
12.2019 - Current
Philanthropy Coordinator
Homestead Community Land Trust
03.2018 - 12.2019
Program Coordinator
Eastern Shore Land Conservancy
04.2017 - 03.2018
Program Assistant
Eastern Shore Land Conservancy
07.2015 - 04.2017
Tribal Engagement Training - undefined
Research Intern - undefined
Development by Design, The Nature Conservancy
University of Maryland - Environmental Anthropology
CODA Fellowship -
The Nature Conservancy
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