Tina Renee Noonan

Director of Development & Outreach is responsible for developing sustainable revenues/funding that supports Natick Service Council’s (NSC) human services programming.

Responsibilities include executing each phase of the development cycle including: existing/new donor stewardship and cultivation; grant identification, submissions and reporting; fundraising events & campaigns; and organizational marketing & communication.

• Principal responsibilities include assisting the Executive Director with leadership and management of Ironstone Farm and the two nonprofits, Challenge Unlimited, Inc. and Ironstone Therapy that reside on the premises.
• Manage fundraising team, program marketing and program teams, equine team, and facility management team.
• Facilitate the business management side of maintaining and growing the organization.
• Engage in community outreach and involvement to bring Ironstone Farm to the forefront of community recognition and respect.
• Develop and cultivate new fundraising sources.
• Create and facilitate farm-related and off premises event coordination and capitalization.
• Lead the Ironstone Team in the absence of the Executive Director.
• Results:
• Built an environment of empowered team members with targeted programs and goals while restructuring the programs offered by Ironstone Farm in the current social climate.
• Cultivated community partnerships and relationships within the Merrimack Valley area through collaborative programs and fundraising efforts such as the Feaster Five 5K Road Race and the Run for the Troops 5K and Fundraising Dinner.
• Spearheaded the Ironstone Derby 5K Fundraiser in the first two weeks of employment with a net profit of $12,000.
• Served on the committee while developing and organizing the auctions for the 2018 and 2019 Spirit of Giving Galas.
• Conceptualized and developed the “Swing into Action” golf tournament, including committee recruitment and logistics management.
• Conceptualized and developed the “Chaos in the Kitchen” program for the Home Base veterans that visit the farm for PTSD equine encounters.

• Principal responsibilities include creating and executing in-store and external marketing/social media campaigns and events as well as community relations for eight stores:
• Organize and facilitate innovative in and out-of-store events by providing guidance to regional and store leadership
• Collaborate with marketing team to create outreach campaigns
• Develop and execute social media campaigns for Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
• Results:
• Spearheaded and participated at milestone events, including VegFest 2016 targeting 12,000 participants, Worcester, MA; Natural Living Expo 2016 targeting 8,000 participants, Marlboro, MA; nonprofit Cradles to Crayons clothing and toy in-store 2015-2016 drives; Share the Cheer targeting local civil servants, including Police and Fire Departments; 2016-2017 North Shore Cancer Walk targeting 5,000 participants; 2017 Whole Foods Market Sudbury Store Opening; 2017 Victorian Fair in Melrose targeting 10,000 participants; 2017 Whole Foods Market North Atlantic Region Golf Tournament Planning Team.
• Cultivated community relationships within the MetroWest and North Shore areas through community giving programs
• Developed and activated K-Art initiative partnering Whole Foods Market with MetroWest YMCA integrating Earth Day with recycled art projects.
• Selected from a company-wide health initiative to participate in the plant-based “Engine 2 Immersion” one-week program (May 2016), The Mago Retreat, Sedona, AZ. Created concept for an “Eating Plant Strong for the Holidays” Webinar with Rip Esselstyn, creator of plant-based Engine 2 Diet (products sold exclusively in Whole Foods) and his constituency (10,000+ followers)
• Expanded social audience for the MetroWest market with 7% additional followers through Facebook, 5% additional followers through Instagram and Twitter and increased engagement, such as Likes and Favorites.

• Led Coffee/Juice Bar Team Members to satisfy, delight and nourish our Customers, by providing excellent customer service and producing consistent quality product for them.
• Uphold high quality standards and direct C/J Bar Team Members to do the same through product consistency, good organics and cleanliness.
• Order coffee/juice products and supplies while keeping the budget under consideration.
• Record and manage shrink (i.e. Spoilage and samples).
• Encourage a positive work environment with constructive feedback, an upbeat outlook and an approachable atmosphere for Team Members to express their ideas and concerns.
• Maintain open communication with both Specialty and Produce Team Leaders, as well as, Store Leadership.

• Developed a demo program storewide encompassing all departments.
• Cultivated positive relationships with Team Buyers and Team Leaders to encourage product sales and in-department demos.
• Organized and facilitated innovative in-store and off-site events.

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• Consulting Projects include:
• Japan Society of Boston, Boston MA – Annual Dinner Fundraising Campaign & President’s Retirement Tribute: June 6, 2013
• Boston Baroque, Boston MA – Annual Gala: June 3, 2012
• Japan Society of Boston, Boston MA – Cherry Blossom Festival Events, Annual Dinner Fundraising Campaign: April 18, 2012
• Hopkinton Education Foundation, Hopkinton MA – Strategic Planning and Annual Dinner: February 2, 2012
• Apple Tree Arts, Grafton MA – Strategic Planning for Capital Campaign: July 23, 2011
• Japan Society of Boston, Boston MA – Japan Disaster Relief Fundraiser: June 9, 2011
• National Association of Free Clinics – C.A.R.E. Clinics for the Uninsured: April 30, 2011 – TACOMA WA, December 7, 2010 - CHARLOTTE NC, August 31 to Sept. 1, 2010 - NEW ORLEANS LA, August 4, 2010 - WASHINGTON DC, March 27, 2010 - ATLANTA GA (In partnership with RLC Events)
• National Association of Free Clinics, Alexandria VA – Strategic Planning: October, 2010
• MetroWest Medical Center, Framingham, MA – Health for Life Relay: October 9, 2010
• MIT, Cambridge MA - ACT Inauguration: MIT Program in Art, Culture and Technology (ACT): April 15, 2010 (In partnership with RLC Events)
• MIT, Cambridge MA - Giant Leaps: The 40th Anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing June 11, 2009 (In partnership with RLC Events)
• Martha’s Vineyard Wine and Food Festival, Edgartown MA – Hosted by Edgartown Board of Trade: October 16-19, 2009 (In partnership with Mark Venette Productions)

• Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
• Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
• Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
• Spearheaded successful event launches that resulted in increased brand visibility and donor acquisition.

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