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Sue Warren

Portland,OR

Summary

Innovative, enthusiastic, executive leader who seeks to make the world a better place. Extensive strategic planning and team management experience in both for profit and non-profit sectors. Skilled decision maker and creative problem solver, noted for poise and resourcefulness in demanding situations. Recognized for instilling confidence and trust in donor and customer relationships.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Director of Development & Communications

Northwest Association For Blind Athletes
Vancouver, WA
12.2019 - Current
  • As a member of the executive team, set strategic goals and execute tactics in annual development plan to generate $1.2 million in revenue from individual, corporate and foundation donors.
  • Collaborate with the board of directors to identify, create and implement strategic plans to actualize business objectives.
  • Identify, recruit, train and develop talented team of employees who can lead critical development department business functions.

Director of Individual Giving

National Psoriasis Foundation
Portland, Oregon
04.2014 - 12.2019
  • Developed and implemented successful annual fund campaigns by creating strategic work plans with the goal securing $1.5 million in revenue to achieve objectives outlined in the organization’s strategic plan. ·
  • Collaborated with CEO, board and Major Gift Directors on executing strategies which helped the organization move 12% of its individual donors to an increased donor level.
  • Facilitated the foundation’s 50th Year Celebration Staff Committee which was charged with raising $2 million for early career scientific research, coordinating a celebration gala in New York (June 8, 2017).

Director of Development and Communications

Share
Vancouver, WA
08.2010 - 04.2014
  • Developed strategies and work plans to implement fund development activities to achieve revenue goal of $1.2 million and objectives outlined in the organization’s strategic plan with the goal of increasing private fundraising revenue.
  • Secured matching donors for Share’s 2012 and 2013 Annual Spring Hunger Appeal. The most significant accomplishments was the 2013 Spring Appeal which raised a total of $291,000, $184,000 of which was from a challenge match.
  • Managed and developed organization’s annual donor campaigns resulting in a 52% increase in gifts year over year.

Other Work Experience

Various Organizations
Portland, OR
06.2000 - 07.2014

Director of Development, Children's Relief Nursery

April 2006-May 2010

Business Development Manager, Portland Art Museum

January 2005-April 2006

General Manager, Ticketmaster

June 2000-December 2004

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Political Science

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Decision Making
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Strategic Planning
  • Fundraising
  • Board Relationship Building
  • Excellent External and Internal Communication
  • Build Strong Partnerships and Customer Relationships
  • Interpersonal Communication

Affiliations

  • Planned Giving Roundtable
  • Association of Fundraising Professionals Member
  • My Little Waiting Room Steering Committee, Providence St. Vincent’s Foundation
  • Rotary Club of Portland member
  • Chair, Domestic Violence Solutions Committee, Rotary Club of Portland

Timeline

Senior Director of Development & Communications

Northwest Association For Blind Athletes
12.2019 - Current

Director of Individual Giving

National Psoriasis Foundation
04.2014 - 12.2019

Director of Development and Communications

Share
08.2010 - 04.2014

Other Work Experience

Various Organizations
06.2000 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Political Science

University of Oregon
Sue Warren