STEPHANIE TROSPER
Concord,NC
Summary
Extensive professional experience in securing major gifts, developing large donors, building relationships with foundations, and fundraising. Administrative professional with 20+ years of expertise. Skilled in relationship building, database management, and volunteer coordination, with a strong talent for building and leading teams while optimizing operational efficiency.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Church Administrator
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Built highly-efficient volunteer team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors and partners supporting administrative operations.
- Handled church correspondence, member database and building scheduling.
- Handled confidential matters discreetly while maintaining open lines of communication with church leadership.
English Second Language Teacher
VIPKid
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Taught conversational English to students in China fostering language development and cross-cultural communication.
Executive Director
American Red Cross
01.2015 - 09.2016
- Built relationships with donors, foundations and other organizations to secure funding and support for American Red Cross.
- Identified and cultivated new donor relationships.
- Managed a portfolio of 100 donors to achieve a revenue goal of $130,000.
- Documented stewardship activities as appropriate within Salesforce to retain donor history and assist in designing individual stewardship plans for donors.
- Worked collaboratively with statewide development and disaster services teams.
- Developed strong relationships and empowered a five- member regional board of directors to connect American Red Cross to funding and volunteer opportunities.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion.
- Inspired a local television station's General Manager to hold a telethon to raise funds for flooding in West Virginia which resulted in gifts of $100,000 and included participation of two national celebrities.
- Represented American Red Cross to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
Development Coordinator
American Red Cross
10.2011 - 12.2014
- Conducted prospect research to identify potential new donors, expanding funding sources and opportunities for American Red Cross.
- Managed a portfolio of 80 donors to achieve a revenue goal of $100,000.
- Implemented targeted stewardship strategies that resulted in increased donor satisfaction levels and subsequent giving amounts.
- Documented donor stewardship activities as appropriate within Salesforce to retain donor history and assist in building stewardship plans for a statewide team.
Development Coordinator
Habitat for Humanity
09.2009 - 10.2011
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive fundraising program, including appeals, gift processing procedures, and stewardship activities.
- Created a signature event recognizing a successful homeowner and volunteer which resulted in $100,000 in revenue to support Habitat for Humanity's mission.
- In partnership with a volunteer, secured a major gift of $25,000.
- Proposed the idea and led the development of a donor recognition wall resulting in major gifts to support the construction of Habitat for Humanity's Community Room.
- Secured grant funding, including a $120,000 grant, to support Habitat for Humanity's growth and impact in the community.
- Regularly attended community events to network with potential donors and partners, effectively representing Habitat for Humanity's interests and mission.
Customer Service Representative
Verizon
01.2009 - 09.2009
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
Development Coordinator
Charleston Area Medical Center Foundation
06.2004 - 09.2008
- Successfully organized and led the implementation of a high-impact annual gala, raising more than $300,000.
- Recruited, developed, and empowered a 40-member volunteer committee to lead gala underwriting and event planning efforts.
- Led the growth of a successful golf tournament from a three-course event to a four-course fundraiser held in one day, raising more than $200,000.
- Recruited, developed, and empowered a 30-member volunteer committee to lead golf tournament underwriting and event planning efforts.
- Implemented a successful employee giving program, generating more than $100,000 each year to assist employees facing hardship.
- Introduced innovative fundraising features—like a helicopter golf ball drop and live actor performances during the gala—that boosted event revenue and participation.
Assistant Manager
Victoria's Secret
09.2003 - 05.2004
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
Development Coordinator
March of Dimes
09.1996 - 11.2002
- Oversaw the Southern West Virginia office and organized community-based events throughout the region to promote and support the March of Dimes mission.
- Organized and managed four WalkAmerica fundraising events, collectively raising over $120,000 to benefit the March of Dimes.
- Engaged corporate and community partners through presentations aimed at recruiting volunteers and building WalkAmerica team participation.
- Collaborated with four community leader committees to plan and execute WalkAmerica events.
- Represented the March of Dimes at community events to raise awareness and promote key programs.
- Partnered with influential women in the community to produce the Star Chef's event, which generated over $30,000 in support of March of Dime's mission.
Assistant Manager
Gymboree
09.1994 - 09.1996
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Concord College
Skills
- Relationship building
- Fundraising strategies
- Events planning
- Active listener
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Highly Organized
- Planning and prioritization
- Public Speaking
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Church Administrator
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
01.2023 - 01.2025
English Second Language Teacher
VIPKid
01.2019 - 09.2021
Executive Director
American Red Cross
01.2015 - 09.2016
Development Coordinator
American Red Cross
10.2011 - 12.2014
Development Coordinator
Habitat for Humanity
09.2009 - 10.2011
Customer Service Representative
Verizon
01.2009 - 09.2009
Development Coordinator
Charleston Area Medical Center Foundation
06.2004 - 09.2008
Assistant Manager
Victoria's Secret
09.2003 - 05.2004
Development Coordinator
March of Dimes
09.1996 - 11.2002
Assistant Manager
Gymboree
09.1994 - 09.1996
Bachelor of Arts -
Concord College
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