Sarah Hill
Galena,OH
Summary
Self-motivated development professional well-versed in individual, corporate and foundation fundraising techniques. Excellent track record of managing donor relationships and identifying new partnerships to increase fundraising support.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Lead
Lovely Grain Studio
01.2020 - Current
- Managed tracking, production and fulfillment of all incoming orders.
- Operated and oversaw production on two industrial lasers and large format printer.
- All additional tasks for product completion including painting, woodworking and finishing details.
- Developed and oversaw organizational strategies to insure timely and personal customer service for both Lovely Grain Studio's independent website and separate Etsy page.
- Graphic design production development for new designs.
- Increased overall product quality by closely monitoring production processes and providing constructive feedback.
Lead Instructor
A R Workshop
06.2017 - 01.2020
- Lead instructional classes in DIY painting, craft and home decor.
- Assisted class development and scheduling.
- Mentored new instructors in class mechanics, cadence, troubleshooting and workshop policies.
- Represented company in vendor shows
- Managed and ran large format professional cut machine.
- Graphic Design services.
Development Supervisor
Elizabeth's New Life Center
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Supervised development team of 6 with an annual fundraising goal of 2.5 million.
- Maintained oversight of donor database collection and reporting including all fundraising statistics.
- Oversaw all development communications, correspondence and media efforts.
- Coordinated all components for annal banquets, in-house and third party fundraisers, and donor recognition events.
- Conducted new employee training and professional development for entire Development Team.
- Assisted in development of annual outcome goals for all pertinent strategic initiatives.
Fundraising Coordinator
A Special Wish Foundation
05.2006 - 08.2010
- Planned, implemented and evaluated targeted fundraising campaigns.
- Recruited, trained and coordinated volunteer base of over 200.
- Developed and managed major events for wish children ranging in attendance from 250-500.
- Boosted fundraising revenue through effective grant writing and persuasive appeals to donors.
- Coordinated activities to implement marketing goals including print, website, and media materials.
- Enhanced donor retention rates with consistent communication strategies and personalized outreach efforts.
- Organized informative presentations for potential supporters, increasing awareness of organization's mission and impact.
- Managed donor database, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely acknowledgements of contributions.
- Established strategic partnerships with local businesses to secure sponsorships and in-kind donations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Miami University
Oxford, OH05.2000
Skills
- Decision Making
- Adaptability
- Project Management
- Staff Training
- Attention to Detail
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Coordinating Events
- Relationship Building
- Learning Management Systems
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook
- Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
- Content Management: WordPress, Squarespace, Dropbox
Timeline
Production Lead
Lovely Grain Studio
01.2020 - Current
Lead Instructor
A R Workshop
06.2017 - 01.2020
Development Supervisor
Elizabeth's New Life Center
08.2010 - 05.2012
Fundraising Coordinator
A Special Wish Foundation
05.2006 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Miami University
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