Shade Mokuolu, MPA
Pacoima,CA
Summary
Collaborative fundraiser and community engagement professional, with solid track record in leveraging relationship building. Effective in assessing funds and measuring outcomes, program management, planning, implementation and evaluation. Capable of establishing effective working relationships with clients, non profit organizations, community resources and agency staff. Seeking a new position as a Senior Human Services Analyst with a great organization.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Director
New Horizons Serving Individuals With Special Needs
North Hills, CA
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Build collaborative relationships and maintained existing ones with community partners, corporate organizations and legislators.
- Researched and analyzed constituents data, determine giving capacity and recommend for moves management.
- Collaborated with the direct support staff, assessed programs, measured outcomes and determine funding needs.
- Write grant applications, follow through with the donation and collaborate with program staff and consultants to document impact of the funding.
- Direct and execute special events as needed for donor cultivation, stewardship, and recognition.
- Supervised work activities of staff relating to fundraising events, constituent management data software, donor acknowledgment, volunteer and internship program.
- Created Third Party fundraising policy, volunteer management manual and other materials used on social media, Web sites, and sent out in mass mailings.
- Verified data integrity, and accuracy for reports, mailing list, committee meetings and record keeping.
- Developed and managed the budgets to ensured that all events meet the fundraising goals and were produced as a positive reflection of the agency.
- Negotiated contracts, inspect event sites and hired vendors.
- Responsible for all aspects of annual appeals including the online version.
- Build rapport with the board of directors, identified members for committee roles, and collaborated on sponsorships, and house parties solicitations.
- Worked directly with management (Chief Development & Marketing Officer and the President & Chief Executive Officer) to brainstorm, discuss strategy and mitigate issues.
Community Engagement Manager
New Horizons
North Hills, CA
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Represent the agency at various community, business, and legislative meetings.
- Delivered presentations to groups, showed the agency video and provided informational packets.
- Lead the agency tours for prospective donors, board members, volunteers, community partners, and parents.
- Collaborated with both program and administrative departments to create "annual volunteer day" projects for corporate and independent school volunteers.
- Set-up the work sites, and managed the timeline for successful completion of the volunteer projects.
- Assessed the volunteer/intern needs of each department, created the job description, advertised the positions, short-listed and interviewed applicants.
- Provided periodic evaluation for both volunteers, interns and supervisors, and approved internship hours.
- Sourced paid trainees through a government-funded program to volunteer at our nonprofit and thereby defraying payroll expenses.
- Trained the new hires in the department; setting them up for success.
- Oversaw the volunteer program from recruitment to recognition. Onboard over 500 volunteers yearly that contributed 6,000 hours of service.
- Managed and trained the volunteers to be ambassadors of our nonprofit; to articulate the mission/vision and to reflect our core values while carrying out their assigned tasks..
Development Coordinator
New Horizons
North Hills, CA
11.2012 - 08.2016
- Organized the annual golf tournament, exceeded fundraising goals and increased attendance by 40%.
- Oversaw the Friends Committee - a parent and community group that helped to raise friends and funds.
- Created sponsorship decks, brochures, invitations cards, and other event and marketing materials.
- Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in 12% growth of the donor base.
- Responded to an average of forty calls and emails daily, addressing donor inquiries, creating customized sponsorship and vendor information.
- Obtained permits and filed a report of results for special events with local, state and federal agencies.
- Acquired sponsorships and in-kind donations.
- Supported the Development Manager in organizing and managing the annual gala and Walk-a-thon.
- Coordinated pre, the day of and post-event schedule for staff and volunteers
- Supervised the logistical details from set-up to clean up, ensuring each station or element of the fundraiser (silent/live auction) is well staffed and hitch-free.
Fundraiser
Public Outreach
Santa Monica, CA
10.2011 - 07.2012
- Developed and implemented marketing campaigns targeting donors.
- Outdoor canvassingto raise monthly donors for the Child Fund International.
- Matched donors with children that needed financial support from different countries.
- Created accounts for the donors,and processed the donations.
Assistant Advertising Manager
ThisDay Newspapers (Leaders & Company)
Port-Harcourt, Nigeria
04.2005 - 06.2011
- Head of oil and gas unit of the newspapers, trained new hire, build team rapport, increased customer service and continuously exceeded sales goals.
- Prospected corporate clients, handled the accounts and advertising spends of the companies.
- Reconciled invoices, advertising budgets, and prepared a monthly sales report.
- Supervised advertisement copies and layout.
- Ensured company is indemnified against libel.
Marketing Executive
ThisDay Newspapers
Port-Harcourt, Nigeria
03.2000 - 03.2005
- Established a branch level department to meet the emerging needs of the Niger Delta area.
- Developed marketing plans based upon extensive research and prospects targeted.
- Communicated sales plan and accomplishments to verify alignment of objectives with senior management.
- Managed over 70 clients portfolio.
- Created advertising copies that were designed to drive campaign and scheduled publication dates.
- Increased readership and client awareness and provided public relations for customers.
- Coordinated pre-electioneering newspaper advertisements.
Special Projects
ThisDay Newspapers
Lagos, Nigeria
09.1996 - 02.2000
- Published special reports - a combination of editorial and advertisements on identified industries, and for organizations celebrating landmark milestones.
- Maintained an in-depth understanding of the company's services, providing knowledgeable responses to various inquiries.
- Handled all customer relations issues graciously, and accordance with company's policies.
- Provided outstanding services to all customers, recommended appropriate solutions, promoting active and lasting business relationships.
Education
Masters In Public Administration - Non-profit Management
California State University
Northridge, CA2015
Professional Certificate In Fundraising - Fundraising, Board, Volunteer & Event Management
UCLA Extension
Los Angeles, CA2011
Bachelor Of Sociology - Community Development & Social Welfare
University Of Port Harcourt
Port-Harcourt, Nigeria2007
Diploma In Advertising - Advertising
Advertising Practitioners Council Of Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria1999
National Diploma In Journalism - Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Nigerian Institute Of Journalism
Lagos, Nigeria1996
High School Diploma - undefined
Orisigun High School
Lagos, Nigeria1993
Skills
Affiliations
- Member, Association of Fundraising Professionals, San Fernando Valley and Greater Los Angeles (2012 - current)
- Board President, and member, Directors of Volunteers In Agencies, Los Angeles (2012- 2019)
Hobbies: Hiking, Dancing, Cooking, Socializing and Travelling.
I enjoy hiking with an adventurous group of people, and my weekend begins with listening to music, and dancing when I'm not working. Cooking is one of my favorite things. I like to cook for the family and friends and love watching cooking shows on the television. Each year, I look forward to traveling; seeing new places, trying fresh cuisine, and meeting new people gives me joy and an appreciation of cultural heritage. Likewise, socialization comes naturally to me; I connect effortlessly with people.
Accomplishments
- Lead staff on the Microsoft- New Horizons community-based program for individuals with disabilities. Successfully kicked-off the first two pilots of the initiative in 2018 while working directly with the President & Chief Executve Officer, consultants and staff.
- Successfully supervised the Database Specialist during post-conversion for the new software, ensured data synchronization to generate meaningful reports and accurate analysis.
- Leveraged effective relationship building to obtain grant through the Wells Fargo's Realty WINS program. An award that celebrates volunteers giving back to their community.
Timeline
Development Director
New Horizons Serving Individuals With Special Needs
07.2018 - 03.2019
Community Engagement Manager
New Horizons
06.2016 - 07.2018
Development Coordinator
New Horizons
11.2012 - 08.2016
Fundraiser
Public Outreach
10.2011 - 07.2012
Assistant Advertising Manager
ThisDay Newspapers (Leaders & Company)
04.2005 - 06.2011
Marketing Executive
ThisDay Newspapers
03.2000 - 03.2005
Special Projects
ThisDay Newspapers
09.1996 - 02.2000
Masters In Public Administration - Non-profit Management
California State University
Professional Certificate In Fundraising - Fundraising, Board, Volunteer & Event Management
UCLA Extension
Bachelor Of Sociology - Community Development & Social Welfare
University Of Port Harcourt
Diploma In Advertising - Advertising
Advertising Practitioners Council Of Nigeria
National Diploma In Journalism - Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Nigerian Institute Of Journalism
High School Diploma - undefined
Orisigun High School