Sarah Jones
Post Falls,ID
Summary
Passionate and results-oriented professional with experience in donor engagement, fundraising, and event management. Seeking the Director of Giving role at Canopy Village to leverage my expertise in relationship building, donor cultivation, and strategic campaign planning to inspire meaningful contributions and support the organization’s mission.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Donor Engagement & Special Events Manager
Lutherhaven Ministries
05.2022 - Current
- Head the annual fundraising campaign, generating consistent revenue through strategic appeals, mailings, and reports
- Manage donor database (data entry, cash/in-kind donations, recurring gifts) and ensure data quality for stewardship and donor tracking
- Develop and execute event strategies, successfully managing annual fundraising events and donor activities
- Handle grant management, including assisting with writing, submissions, and reporting
- Maintain and nurture relationships with donors, fostering long-term engagement and increased giving
- Evaluated post-event feedback from attendees, making data-driven recommendations for future improvements based on trends identified in survey responses.
Resource Peer Mentor & FIRST Trainer
Fostering Idaho
05.2021 - Current
- Train and support foster parents, providing resources and organizing awareness-raising events
- Recruit and retain foster parents while collaborating with community leaders to enhance support networks
- Organize and lead training sessions for both new and current foster parents, focusing on building strong relationships
- Speak and give presentations about the importance of supporting the foster community through our community
Senior Accountant
Tate & Associates
10.2018 - 04.2022
- Managed payroll, bookkeeping, and tax preparation for clients, providing accurate and timely financial reports
- Collaborated with clients to ensure compliance with financial regulations and optimize their financial performance
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Examined accounts and records and computed tax returns according to prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
- Managed multiple tax projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines were met and clients were satisfied.
Claims Resolution Specialist
Liberty Mutual
11.2015 - 10.2018
- Investigated, processed, and resolved claims, consistently receiving recognition for top performance and customer service excellence
- Led training classes and special projects to enhance team performance and customer satisfaction
Restaurant Manager
Avondale on Hayden
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Managed restaurant operations, including staffing, training, menu planning, and event coordination
- Provided excellent customer service and managed vendor relationships, driving customer satisfaction and revenue growth
Education
Family Consumer Science Education
Montana State University
Pre-Nutrition
North Idaho College
Skills
- Cultivating and managing donor relationships
- Grant management
- Fundraising event planning
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Donor database management
- Strategic planning
- Detail-oriented
- Skilled in multitasking
References
Available upon request
Keycontributions
- Extensive experience in donor engagement, fundraising, and event management, directly aligning with Canopy Village’s mission to increase mid-to-major level giving ($10,000+)
- Proven ability to build and nurture authentic relationships with donors, aligning their philanthropic goals with organizational priorities
- Skilled in volunteer leadership, managing committees and councils to achieve fundraising objectives
- Strong track record of securing funding through donor solicitation, stewardship, and grant management
- Proficient in Salesforce for donor tracking, management, and reporting, ensuring accurate moves management processes
- Adept at public speaking, grant writing, and strategic event planning to engage donors and secure large-scale contributions
Timeline
Donor Engagement & Special Events Manager
Lutherhaven Ministries
05.2022 - Current
Resource Peer Mentor & FIRST Trainer
Fostering Idaho
05.2021 - Current
Senior Accountant
Tate & Associates
10.2018 - 04.2022
Claims Resolution Specialist
Liberty Mutual
11.2015 - 10.2018
Restaurant Manager
Avondale on Hayden
09.2013 - 09.2015
Family Consumer Science Education
Montana State University
Pre-Nutrition
North Idaho College
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