Sheryl Jennings
Downingtown,PA
Summary
Seasoned Fundraising Chair with significant background in strategizing and implementing successful fundraising campaigns. Known for innovative solutions to increase donations and boost financial resources. Strengths include donor relations, event management, and leadership skills. Impact made through consistently achieving fundraising goals and fostering strong relationships with donors.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Fundraising Chair
Salt Performing Arts
Chester Springs, PA
11.2019 - Current
- Organized and executed 10+ fundraising events, including annual gala and auctions.
- Cultivated relationships with existing donors, leading to sustained and increased donation levels.
- Identified new prospects for future fundraising opportunities; developed and implemented strategies to increase donor base by 35%.
- Revised sponsorship and annual ticket subscriber benefits to drive increased engagement.
- Evaluated effectiveness of past fundraising campaigns in order to inform future initiatives.
- Identified creative approaches to increasing awareness of the organization's mission among potential donors.
- Managed sponsor communications.
Team Leader
Wildtree
Downingtown, PA
01.2015 - 04.2019
- Led weekly team meetings to discuss sales goals, customer feedback, and new product launches.
- Implemented innovative strategies to promote products and services in the marketplace.
- Developed charitable freezer meal workshop events, supporting local non-profits, delivering over 1,000 family-sized meals.
- Charitable workshop responsibilities included acquiring sponsors, organizing volunteers, assembly, and distribution of donated meals.
- Recruited and trained new sales professionals to quickly build up high-performing team assets.
- Assigned, managed, and tracked many leads per month.
Education
M.Ed - Elementary Education
Cabrini College
Wayne12-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Arts Administration
Wagner College
Staten Island, NY05-1999
Skills
- Strong Interpersonal Communication
- Fundraising Expertise
- Event Planning, Execution, and Management
- Sponsorship Development
- Volunteer Training, Motivation, and Management
- Social Media Promotion
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Affiliations
- Performer and Stage Manager for local community theatre
Accomplishments
- Wildtree Volunteer of the Year Award (2016)
- YWCA Tri-County Area Exceptional Woman in Business (2017). Awarded for Success in Business, Exhibiting a Strong Set of Personal Values and Mentoring Young Women In Her Profession and In the Community
- Wildtree Direct Sales Leadership Recognition Annually 2017, 2018
- Lia Sophia Direct Sales Leadership Recognition Annually 2013, 2014
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fundraising Chair
Salt Performing Arts
11.2019 - Current
Team Leader
Wildtree
01.2015 - 04.2019
M.Ed - Elementary Education
Cabrini College
Bachelor of Arts - Arts Administration
Wagner College
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