Roger Testa
Cold Spring Harbor,NY
Summary
Proven leader in community outreach and fundraising, notably with the Timothy O'Grady Foundation, where I excelled in event organization and securing sponsorships. Leveraged collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal communication to enhance public awareness and support. Expertise in nonprofit sectors and community engagement, achieving significant contributions to diverse events and programs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Community Outreach and Fundraising
Timothy O'Grady Foundation
05.2021 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others and obtain Sponsorships, Auction Items and Raffle Donations.
- Promoted public awareness of the organizations mission through social media.
Volunteer
Cold Spring Harbor Booster Club
09.2018 - Current
- Helped with organization and planning multiple fundraising events to raise funds for various athletic programs at the School which includes but not limited to our big events such as: Homecoming, Lacrosse Clinics, Corn Hole Tournament, Pickle Ball Tournament.
- Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
- Took an active role in planning, organizing and running the Concession Stand for various sporting events at the School.
- Assisted with the coordination of the 2024 Boys and Girls Varsity State Championship Lacrosse Parade in our Town. This required State, County, Local and School cooperation. This was the first parade in Cold Spring Harbor Town in over 25 years.
- Player and Volunteer (2023) and Member of the Remembrance Bowl Committee (2024) which will be hosted at our School in September. The Remembrance Project is in connection with the Operation Democracy, Patton Legacy Sports and the Patton Foundation, which links the history of WWII, patriotism and understanding what Americans sacrificed for our freedom. As a player in last years game and this upcoming game we represent the soldiers, many of whom never made it home, who would have played in a Football Game on Christmas Day in 1944, but the Battle of the Bulge broke out and the soldiers were sent to Ardennes, abandoning what would be known as: "The Game That Never Happened." Last year, my role was to help promote the event and organize the kickoff pasta party between the two football teams. This year, our school is hosting the event, along with the Booster Club my responsibilities will include planning meetings, communication between the student volunteers and Booster Club, promoting community support through social media, fundraisers, donations, and playing in the game.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cold Spring Harbor High School
Cold Spring Harbor, NY06.2025
Skills
- Nonprofit experience
- Collaborative mindset
- Community Engagement
- Multicultural Competence
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Affiliations
- Lacrosse
Timeline
Director of Community Outreach and Fundraising
Timothy O'Grady Foundation
05.2021 - Current
Volunteer
Cold Spring Harbor Booster Club
09.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Cold Spring Harbor High School
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