Stephanie Miller
Redmond,OR
Summary
Creative and goal-driven professional with 11+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of Nonprofit Development, including Fundraising, Marketing, Events and Donor Communication. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Development Director role at Saving Grace.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Donor Relations Coordinator
Saving Grace
01.2023 - Current
- Donor Communication - Coordinated all donor communications. Managed key relationships with donors through regular updates, reports, and timely acknowledgments. Partnered with finance department to ensure accurate reconciliation of gifts and pledges with accounting records. Maximized donation revenue by efficiently managing gift processing and ensuring accurate recordkeeping.
- Donor Engagement and Cultivation - Enhanced donor engagement by implementing personalized communication and acknowledgment strategies.
- Manage Donor Database (CharityProud) - Maintained accurate archives of donor contact information and communications. Coordinated data entry and corrections to the database. Maximized donation revenue by efficiently managing gift processing and ensuring accurate recordkeeping. Ran reports on donor giving patterns and wealth capacity for stewardship team and Board of Directors. Using DonorSearch, conducted comprehensive research on potential donors to identify new partnership opportunities for the organization.
- Events and Sponsorships - Collaborated with fundraising teams to develop targeted campaigns and solicitations, increasing overall donations. Organized successful donor events, fostering a sense of community and enhancing long-term support. Managed the coordination of major and third party events including coordinating vendors, event volunteers, and staff. Representing Saving Grace at events through public speaking. Managed Sponsorship requests and solicitations.
- Grant-writing and reporting - Assisted Development Director with grant-writing and grant reporting as needed.
Marketing & Development Coordinator
Saving Grace
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Marketing and Social Media - managed external marketing and social media efforts including website, social media, press releases, newsletters, and video stories. Responded to public inquiries to promote public awareness related to Saving Grace programs, campaigns, and operations.
- Events and Sponsorships - managed major and third-party events, including coordinating with vendors, event volunteers, and staff with day-of set up and support. Successfully solicited annual sponsorships.
- Community and Donor Communication - Coordinated all donor communications including gift acknowledgment, fundraising materials, and gift agreements.
- Improved conversion rates with the implementation of targeted email marketing campaigns.
Development Coordinator
Bethlehem Inn
09.2016 - 03.2021
- Marketing, Social Media, Website Maintenance - Responsible for the Inn's Facebook and Instagram social media accounts, website content and updates using WordPress and various marketing duties
- Donor Engagement - Created and generated donor appreciation correspondence for over 10,000 donors, performed data entry into database, generated quarterly e-newsletters and appeal mailings, and helped to manage stewardship program through donor engagement
- Events and Sponsorships - Coordinated special fundraising events from beginning to end, along with donor correspondence such as save the dates, invitations, and gift acknowledgement to donors
- Worked with venues and vendors to ensure a smooth event
- Data collection and statistical information - coordinated with departments to receive data and statistics needed to assist Director of Philanthropy with grant writing and reporting.
- Enhanced fundraising efforts by developing and implementing strategic plans for donor outreach and engagement.
Administrative Assistant
Bethlehem Inn
02.2013 - 09.2016
- HR and Payroll - Assisted Executive Director in administering insurance and benefits program to over 25 employees, processed new hires, managed payroll, ensuring employees received pay on time
- Donor Engagement and Gift Acknowledgement - Assisted Director of Development with donor-related tasks such as the annual appeal, database queries and reports, quarterly newsletters, generating timely gift acknowledgement to donors, and other various duties as assigned
- Other Duties - Processed daily bank statements; attended and generated minutes for monthly board and staff meetings; assisted in financial affairs of the organization; office supply and marketing materials inventory; tracked gift cards received; assisted accountant with annual audits and reviews.
Education
High School Diploma -
LAKE STEVENS HIGH SCHOOL
Lake Stevens, WA09.1996
Skills
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Database Management (Charity Proud, E-tapestry, Quickbooks)
- Social Media / Website (WordPress & Squarespace)
- Excellent Verbal and Written Skills
- Self-Starter with a Positive Attitude
- Donor Stewardship
- Fundraising Strategies
- Marketing Campaigns
- Event Planning and Management
- Attention to Detail
- Works Well Independently and as a Team
- Time Management
References
- Shannon Ries, Development Director, Saving Grace (541) 678-2813, shannon.r@saving-grace.org, Supervisor and Friend
- Courtney Gallant Bathke, Director of Philanthropy and Community Outreach, Volunteers in Medicine. (541) 419-7326, courtneygallant90@gmail.com, Former Colleague and Friend
- Tara Bassis, Application Analyst Lead, Oregon Housing and Community Services, (541) 480-7515, Former Colleague and Friend
Timeline
Donor Relations Coordinator
Saving Grace
01.2023 - Current
Marketing & Development Coordinator
Saving Grace
03.2021 - 01.2023
Development Coordinator
Bethlehem Inn
09.2016 - 03.2021
Administrative Assistant
Bethlehem Inn
02.2013 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
LAKE STEVENS HIGH SCHOOL
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