Sarah Alexander
Austin,TX
Summary
Dynamic Capital Raising Specialist with a proven track record at Endeavoring Capital, LLC, enhancing stakeholder engagement and securing funding through strategic partnerships. Expert in event planning and strong networking, I successfully increased charitable donations by 70% as Director of the Chicago Sun-Times Foundation, driving impactful fundraising initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Capital Raising Specialist
Endeavoring Capital, LLC
Austin, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated directly with CEO Scott Jackson to drive capital-raising initiatives, leveraging extensive networking, travel, and relationship-building to connect investors and facilitate cross-pollination fundraising opportunities.
- Organized and attended high-profile events, dinners, and meetings to elevate awareness of investment projects, enhancing stakeholder engagement, and securing funding for diverse ventures.
- Cultivated strategic partnerships across industries, amplifying project visibility, and contributing to successful capital raises.
Project Manager
Reprivata
Houston , TX
02.2019 - 03.2023
- Directed cross-functional teams of 10 or more members with a $5M budget, delivering high-quality outcomes on schedule, while boosting resource efficiency through the adoption of Jira and Monday.com.
- Developed client proposals featuring gap analysis, financial modeling, and implementation timelines, driving improved client satisfaction and retention.
- Oversaw vendor selection and procurement, ensuring product quality via manual testing, and aligning cross-functional efforts for seamless project execution.
Chicago Sun-Times Foundation Director
Michael Ferro
Chicago , IL
07.2015 - 01.2019
- Led the Chicago Sun-Times Foundation, partnering with political and celebrity influencers to increase charitable donations by 70%.
- Managed budgets exceeding $500,000 per project, achieving a 28% cost reduction through meticulous financial oversight, and resource optimization. - Orchestrated high-profile galas for over 500 attendees, elevating organizational visibility, and boosting event attendance by 40%.
- Orchestrated high-profile galas for over 500 attendees, elevating organizational visibility, and boosting event attendance by 40%.
- Secured major gifts from high-net-worth individuals and foundations, growing project funding by 60%.
Education
International Business
Georgetown University
Washington, DC05-2009
Skills
- Event planning
- Fundraising
- Charitable donations
- Capital campaigns
- Strong networking
- Leadership
- Exceptional decision making
- Strategic planning
Affiliations
- Free Diving
- PADI certified
- Equestrian
Timeline
Capital Raising Specialist
Endeavoring Capital, LLC
03.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Reprivata
02.2019 - 03.2023
Chicago Sun-Times Foundation Director
Michael Ferro
07.2015 - 01.2019
International Business
Georgetown University
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