TAMARA VANGENDEREN

• Coordinating/on site management of live and online events ensuring compliance with sponsor specifications and engaging volunteers, preparing marketing materials and coordinating/administering event follow up
• Development duties include processing payments and membership gifts, reconciling accounting between EII and PC, tracking and processing foundations and grants.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations, keeping accurate records and managing audits as required.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing competitive pricing for goods and services.
• Developed strong relationships with clients, maintaining open lines of communication to promote loyalty and retention.
• Led successful projects from conception to completion, achieving objectives on time and within budget constraints.
• Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
• ,Tracking and processing foundations and grants., tracking and processing foundations and grants.
• Reconciled monthly donation receipts and shared information with senior management team.
• Mediated contracts with outside providers to bolster customer service and reduce costs.
• Evaluated upcoming program plans to forecast expected resource needs.

• Fund Development & Event Management coverage for a maternity leave employee
• Executed Annual Trivia Bee & Annual Gala; secured sponsorships and live/silent auction items, coordinated with guest speaker and on-site event management
• Established new procedure for payment/donation processing
• Researched Grant opportunities and interfaced with individual, corporate and government donors and grant issuers
• Offered a full time position Jan 2020
• Increased donor engagement by implementing targeted fundraising strategies and campaigns.
• Collaborated with team members to develop grant proposals, resulting in increased funding opportunities.
• Enhanced community awareness of organizational mission by organizing outreach events and presentations.
• Maintained accurate donor records, ensuring timely acknowledgment of gifts and donations.
• Streamlined donation processing procedures, reducing administrative costs and improving efficiency.
• Cultivated relationships with major gift donors through personalized communication and stewardship efforts.
• Planned special events such as galas or auctions to raise funds while promoting the organization''s mission within the community.
• Secured in-kind donations from local businesses for event promotions or auction items, enhancing overall fundraising results without increasing expenses.
• Collaborated effectively across departments to ensure cross-functional alignment of fundraising priorities.
• Designed and edited promotional publications such as brochures.

• Initiated and managed execution of programs that grew the business and expanded the customer base for export tax and finance service providers to US multinational companies
• Drove key partnership with Baker & McKenzie International Law Firm, successfully directing collaborative product development during multiple U.S. IRS Tax Code Changes and World Trade Organization mandates.
• Execution and management of staff, clients and stakeholders.
• Enhanced company profitability by implementing strategic business plans and optimizing operational processes.
• Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.
• Spearheaded organizational restructuring initiatives, streamlining operations and reducing overhead costs.
• Directed marketing strategies to increase brand awareness, generate leads, and grow market share within highly competitive industries.
• Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
• Launched new products or services in various markets by conducting comprehensive market research studies and tailoring offerings based on customer needs analysis.
• Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
• Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
• Led development of strategic marketing plans to raise awareness and drive sales growth.
• Developed effective business strategies to capitalize on emerging market trends.
• Fostered new business through participation in trade shows and initiating communications with prospective clients via phone and email .
• Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
• Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.

● Managed from the West Coast all national events , ad sales and communications for a non-profit association offering industry and regulatory updates to member financial institutions and securities firms

● Collaborated with Board to coordinate budgetary planning and non-profit management, which lowered costs and streamlined operations

● Negotiated and executed all aspects of planning national venue selection and contracts for Annual events: 6 regional/national conferences (400 attendees) and 2 golf tournaments and 2 Board of Director retreats

● Managed interface with KPMG annual audits that consistently received high praise from auditors

● Drove Bank Securities Journal advertisement sales to exceed by 12% to $250K annually 1995-2000 in addition to primary responsibilities

● Coordinated US Senators/Members of Congress, financial institution CEOs and paid celebrity speakers for the 2 annual national conferences.

● Managed Membership base and registration process, marketing, solicitation, member/registrant retention and management of financial processing of all fees associated with membership, conference registrations, sponsorships and ad sales.

● Acknowledged for creating deep relationships with members, sponsors and advertisers, which increased revenue by an average of 20% per year.

● Managed cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional program outcomes within budget and time constraints.