Susan E. Howland
Manchester,NH
Summary
Nearly 30 years of experience in fundraising, business management, marketing and community/public relations. Proven track record in creating awareness and interest for innovative programs/products, developing support materials, proactively attracting media attention and cultivating funding sources. Develops strategies to attain goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Foundation Relations
02.2023 - Current
Area Director
Granite United Way
06.2020 - 02.2023
- Led first Day of Caring Volunteer Event done in the 2 years since COVID
- Worked with individual and corporate accounts on fundraising and met goals
- Administered and managed $1,583,000 in State Grants during COVID
- Wrote or assisted with grants totalling $313,000
Executive Director
SEE Science Center
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Led team of 14
- Increased fundraising by 220%
- Managed all operations, management, facilities management, acquisition of new exhibits, rehab on others, budgeting and contract negotiations
- Created partnership with Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI) to bring new classes and exhibits on regenerative medicine to SEE
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- Director of Homeless Services
Development Director
City of Manchester/Granite United
10.2008 - 06.2015
- Responsible for implementing Manchester’s 10-Year-Plan to End Homelessness
- Work with Continuum, Governing bodies & community to build collaborative approaches to ending homelessness
- Serve as key spokesperson for Homeless Services in Manchester
- Work with City Community Planning Department to manage Homeless Prevention & Rapid Re-housing program
- Lead efforts to create stronger structure, leadership and collaboration within Manchester Continuum of Care
Consultant, Manager
New Horizons for New Hampshire, FIRST Robotics
11.2003 - 09.2008
- Performed all daily functions of donor / community relations, fundraising, relationship development, event planning and implementation
- Strategically present programs and initiatives to the media
- Managed all aspects of creating new website for the organization
- Increased support for the Walk Against Hunger from $58,000 to $101,000
- Lead team building with staff members to ensure a quality approach to marketing, fundraising & relationship development, Between Positions Listed Here
- Led organizations such as the U.S
- Marine Corps
- In creating strategic fundraising programs
- Utilized public relations, writing, long-range planning skills to help clients
- Wrote Nashua Continuum of Care Super NOFA
- Worked with Serenity Place on tax credits for CDFA program Other work experiences include Development Director, NH Catholic Charities, Competition
Education
B.S - Business Management, mathematics
Plymouth State College
Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Written Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Teambuilding
- Training and Development
- Planning and Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Cultural Awareness
- Active Listening
Additional Information
- Increased fundraising by over 200% while at SEE Science Center Managed all aspects in creating the Manchester Continuum of Care Homeless Services Center and Raised over $250,000 to fund capital improvements and first year operating cost for this Center Worked with Continuum, City, State, Funders and community to create innovative and effective projects to fight homelessness. Successfully wrote Manchester Continuum of Care HUD application for 5 years-one year scoring highest in the Nation Led United Way Community Impact Committees to fund 1.5 million dollars to nonprofit community partners Utilized crisis communications and multiple media opportunities as chosen spokesperson for New Hampshire Catholic Charities during the church scandal, raised over three million dollars during this period Administered and managed $1,583,000 in State Grants during COVID
Timeline
Director Foundation Relations
02.2023 - Current
Area Director
Granite United Way
06.2020 - 02.2023
Executive Director
SEE Science Center
01.2016 - 12.2019
Development Director
City of Manchester/Granite United
10.2008 - 06.2015
Consultant, Manager
New Horizons for New Hampshire, FIRST Robotics
11.2003 - 09.2008
B.S - Business Management, mathematics
Plymouth State College
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