Tammy McCrae, GPC, CFRE
Harrisburg,PA
Summary
Mission-driven development professional seeking a leadership position to help a non-profit organization thrive. Extensive experience in fundraising, grant proposal development and project management. Committed to working as part of a team, continued learning, and making positive contributions to the organization’s success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Institutional Giving Manager
Da Vinci Science Center
Allentown, PA
04.2021 - Current
- Created and executed annual institutional giving strategy.
- Led cross-departmental teams to submit proposals to foundations, corporations, and local/state/federal government.
- Serve on organization's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access, and Belonging (DEAIB) Task Force.
Grants and Development Officer
Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries
Middletown, PA
07.2015 - 04.2021
- Developed and executed annual grant-focused fundraising strategy.
- Managed contracts and reporting for $2 million grant portfolio.
- Led cross-departmental teams to apply for grant funding and complete stewardship reporting requirements.
Executive Vice President
West Shore Chamber of Commerce
Camp Hill, PA
01.2010 - 10.2011
- Facilitated transition as President & CEO of 40 years retired and new President & CEO came on board.
- Led team to establish West Shore Chamber of Commerce Foundation and its 501 (c) (3) status.
Program Director
West Shore Chamber Of Commerce
Camp Hill, PA
09.2005 - 12.2009
- Maintained annual event calendar and event budget for Chamber; program income provided 50% of Chamber’s revenue on annual basis.
- Established evaluation matrix to measure program impact on budget, staff time, and membership value.
Grant Coordinator
PA Homecare Association
Camp Hill, PA
11.2002 - 09.2005
- Managed 3-year federal grant-funded project to research impact of telehealth care on nursing shortage.
- Facilitated data collection among 30 home health agencies for telehealth research project.
- Created and managed annual state-wide telehealth care conference for home health nurses.
Community Development Coordinator
Chaves County, NM
Roswell, NM
02.2000 - 10.2002
- Established Community Development Division of Chaves County Finance Department.
- Managed approximately $2 million/year in state and federal grant funds that were passed through to local community organizations.
Reporter/Vistas Editor
Roswell Daily Record
Roswell, NM
05.1997 - 02.2000
- Reported on wide variety of topics for community-based newspaper.
- Earned 3rd-place award for spot news from New Mexico Associated Press in first year at paper.
- Page editor and lifestyle section director.
Education
Post Baccalaureate Certificate - Fundraising Leadership
Pennsylvania State University
Online Program2016
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA1997
Skills
- Grant Proposals
- Grant Management
- Donor Relations
- Sponsorship Solicitation/Stewardship
- Funding Source Research
- Community Event Management
- Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
- Microsoft Office Products
Certification
Certified Fundraising Professional (CFRE) - since November 2019
Grants Professional Certified (GPC) - since September 2021
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
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saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
When people talk, listen completely. Don’t be thinking what you’re going to say. Most people never listen.
Ernest Hemingway
Leadership Training
Leadership Roswell Class of 2000
Roswell Chamber of Commerce
Roswell, New Mexico
Leadership Diakon Class of 2019
Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries
Diakon Child, Family & Community Ministries
Middletown, Pennsylvania
Leadership Training
Leadership Roswell Class of 2000
Roswell Chamber of Commerce
Roswell, New Mexico
Leadership Diakon Class of 2019
Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries
Diakon Child, Family & Community Ministries
Middletown, Pennsylvania
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