REBECCA WALKER
Midlothian
Summary
Strategic nonprofit leader with over 10 years of experience driving organizational goals through innovative fundraising and marketing initiatives. Achieved a 38% increase over budgeted fundraising goals and developed over 50 successful grant proposals, demonstrating effective project management and team leadership in enhancing growth and sustainability.
Overview
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Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Advancement Officer
Adult & Teen Challenge
Springfield
08.2020 - Current
- Raised thirty-eight percent above budgeted fundraising goal within first year.
- Implemented planned giving program that established secure long-term financial support.
- Developed donor engagement strategies to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders.
- Coordinated fundraising campaigns to advance organizational objectives.
- Oversaw brand management initiatives that strengthened brand equity and increased awareness in target markets.
- Developed marketing strategies that aligned with company vision and drove engagement.
Executive Director
Walter Hoving Home
Pasadena
06.2016 - 08.2020
- Spearheaded fundraising initiatives through local merchants and door-to-door efforts, enhancing community engagement.
- Executed annual operating plans, collaborating with department executives to align fundraising strategies with organizational goals.
- Cultivated relationships with communities, businesses, and agencies to strengthen support and collaboration for fundraising efforts.
- Achieved new fundraising commitments by keeping supporters actively engaged.
- Regulated a $950k annual donor budget.
- Coached a team of 5 staff members while overseeing the care of 50+ residents.
- Utilized the donor database system to document and track prospects, corporate relations information, and interactions.
Director of Development
Walter Hoving Home
Pasadena
02.2015 - 06.2020
- Managed, developed, and constructed over 30 grant proposal opportunities.
- Directed the business proposal process including partnership agreements, donor management, and sales.
- Influenced promotional strategies, public relations, and advertising for fundraising and special events to increase visibility.
- Wrote and edited newsletters, reports, annual giving appeals, and donor introduction letters to enhance engagement.
- Secured Los Angeles County permits enabling student fundraising activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH05-2019
Skills
- Grant and Proposal Writer
- Public Relations
- Nonprofit Fundraising
- Staff Supervision
- Raisers Edge & Virtuous
- Fundraising strategies
- Relationship building
- Campaign coordination
- Major gifts solicitation
- Annual fund management
Certification
Grantsmanship Proposal Writing Certification, The Grantsmanship Center, 03/01/15
Skills
Revenue Generation, Grant and Proposal Writer, Public Relations, Nonprofit Fundraising, Staff Supervision, MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook), Email Scheduling Tools, Data Visualization Tools, Raisers Edge, Canva, Social Media Platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube etc.)
Timeline
Chief Advancement Officer
Adult & Teen Challenge
08.2020 - Current
Executive Director
Walter Hoving Home
06.2016 - 08.2020
Director of Development
Walter Hoving Home
02.2015 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University