ROBIN KAMERLING

Strategic Planning/Fundraising Management

• Develop and execute annual fundraising plans
• Develop and maintain long term growth guide
• Raise annual fundraising budget goal from individual donors, corporate donors and fundraising events.

Donor Relations Management

Individual Donors

• Cultivate solicit and steward individual donors
• Create and manage engagement opportunities for new donors
• Manage and guide the giving process

Corporate Partnerships

• Establish corporate partnership opportunities
• Solicit and steward sponsorships for programs, community outreach and fundraising events

Grants

• Build relationship with Foundations
• Develop long term funding strategies
• Create comprehensive grant narratives

Communications

• Leveraged technology platforms to enhance donor communications, including email marketing campaigns and social media outreach efforts.

Mission to improve the lives of companion animals by providing humane individualized care and a chance to know the comforts of a loving home through advocacy, education and support.

• Assisted in raising 187K of 150K goal for capital campaign.
• Leading role in planning and execution of hybrid gala, Bone Ball, increasing revenue from 62K to 95K.
• Secured first two presenting sponsors for Bone Ball and Haute Dog.
• Increased overall funds from 4K to 9K for fall Mended by Members member drive.
• Increased Giving Tuesday funds from 5K to 13K.
• Implemented new database focused on donor communication, segmentation and retention.
• Implemented Major Donor stewardship program and facilitated in person and zoom meetings with Executive Director.
• Generated new ideas that increased revenue and donor loyalty.
• Monitored development related expenses and worked with bookkeeper to fine-tune budget.
• Maintained long-term relationships with existing donors.
• Identified and built relationships with new and prospective donors.
• Managed systems and software tools to track and cultivate donors and prospects.
• Worked with staff to create and implement social media fundraising campaigns.
• Recruited and managed key volunteers to assist in philanthropic advancement efforts.
• Communicated fundraising goals throughout the organization and equipped team members to reach them.

TVW Supports the employment choice of people with disabilities.

• Collaborated with Executive team to develop comprehensive fundraising program; Case for Support, Development Plan, Culture of Philanthropy to enhance organization's mission and vision.
• Secured organizations first $42K DEI grant providing two-thirds funding for new position.
• Instituted and maintained CRM to manage gift tracking, timely donor acknowledgements, and regular reporting on use and impact of funds raised.
• Designed and coordinated annual giving campaigns.
• Implemented brand standards in all marketing materials with new logo, tagline and guiding principles.
• Designed online newsletter and individual giving program integrated with deployment of new website.
• Developed event agendas and run-of-show for organizational events in consultation with key staff.
• Conceptualized and coordinated monthly Point of Entry (POE) We See Ability Tours in accordance with Benevon model, culminating first major fundraising event, held online due to onset of Covid in Oregon.
• Increased overall corporate sponsorship by 100% in securing $40K for annual Golf Tournament and We See Ability Breakfast.
• Researched, tracked, and increased grant opportunities and foundation-based funding.
• Attended advocacy and professional development trainings focused on full inclusion of people with disabilities in workplace communities and monitored changes in laws, regulations, and technology that affect departmental operations, stayed up to date and informed of new trends and innovations.
• Regularly attended Washington County Chamber and Business Alliance events to develop professional network of potential donors.
• Recruited Board members, trained and and coordinated all Board fundraising initiatives.
• Spearheaded and lead Development Committee.

MYS educates, promotes and develops young musicians in 14 ensembles throughout Portland Metro area.

• Evaluated existing fundraising plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Launched Major Donor program creating cultivation and solicitation strategies for 30 key donor relationships.
• Managed event logistics and operations, including support staff, vendor services and volunteers (using Greater Giving).
• Executed successful fundraising events including parent and volunteer events.
• Solicited in-kind gifts and monetary gifts.
• Maintained grant and reporting schedule for 42 funders for $225K in annual funding.
• Developed communication materials for donors, corporate contacts and businesses.

BB Camp is a Jewish summer camp offering year round programs and life experiences for all ages.

• Assisted Development Director in meeting annual fundraising goals by broadening donor base, increasing average gift size.
• Assisted Development Director in meeting facilitation, developing agendas and taking minutes.
• Analyzed past campaign results and conducted research into new funding opportunities particularly from foundations and individual donors.
• Created Giving Tuesday online campaign.
• Managed grant reports for total budget of $1.4 million from 22 funding sources and secured first 10K grant.
• Created and executed year end appeal.

DexYP provides local businesses a host of internet marketing solutions.

• Managed portfolio of 237 accounts and $188K in annual revenue in highly competitive digital marketplace.
• Achieved 103% of revenue goals with new client acquisition.
• Prospected and conducted face-to-face sales calls with business executives and directors throughout assigned territory.

Sagacity Media is parent company of Portland Monthly, Seattle Met, Portland Bride and Groom, among dozens of Custom visitor publications including Travel Portland's Visitor Guide (Best in Tour Guides 2014).

• Top performer in sales with ability to manage over 200 accounts.
• Raised $1.3M in annual revenue.
• Increased customer portfolio by 156 new client acquisitions.
• Thoroughly qualified new prospects and opportunities.
• Created customer-oriented creative campaigns that helped clients achieve their business objectives.
• Partnered professionally and traveled frequently with Travel Portland, Pearl District Business Association, Oregon Wine Board, Visit Vancouver USA and Eastern Oregon Visitor's Association.