Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Enthusiastic fundraising coordinator with several years of expertise in soliciting donations by coordinating events, implementing marketing campaigns and developing proposals. Successful in fostering new relationships with potential donors while keeping previous donors engaged. Seeking dynamic position with reputable organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Fundraiser Specialist
Loving Shepherd Ministries
Bluffton, IN
07.2024 - Current
Cultivated relationships with new prospects through networking events, cold-calling, and emails.
Developed and implemented fundraising strategies to meet organizational goals.
Responded promptly to inquiries from potential donors regarding donation process or project details.
Managed database systems for tracking donor information and gift histories.
Participated in meetings with senior staff members to discuss current fundraising objectives.
Maintained relationships with existing donors by providing updates on progress of projects funded by them.
Researched potential sponsors, donors, and grant opportunities.
Raised funds by coordinating events.
Cultivated network of potential donors by attending events.
Raised awareness and attracted donors through marketing campaigns.
Developed and implemented specialized procedures for customer service operations.
Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow processes.
Dean of Students
Loving Shepherd Ministries
05.2018 - 04.2023
Enforced behavior management interventions to improve learning environment and increase academic success
Established behavioral procedures to reinforce positive interactions between parents, students and faculty
Maintained organized records to document student behaviors, consequences, interventions and outcomes using Software
Communicated frequently by telephone, email and in-person meetings with families of students struggling to meet school expectations for discipline and attendance
Supported students' academic, health, social and financial needs by connecting students to resources on and off campus
Collaborated with teachers to understand and improve classroom conditions
Developed or used assessment instruments to monitor student learning results
Directed or coordinated engaging support staff in administering departments or academic institutions
Developed curricula and recommended curricula revisions to improve student learning outcomes
Recruited, hired and oriented departmental staff
Planned, administered and controlled budgets to maintain accurate financial records and produce financial reports.
Family Consultant
Lifeline Youth and Family Services
Fortwayne, IN
05.2016 - 06.2016
Partnered with families and provided resources to build growth that promoted better self-reliance
Conducted home visits and kept in contact with families by phone in accordance with agency policies
Utilized task prioritization and data organization skills to effectively manage large caseload
Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services
Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts
Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals
Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data
Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services
Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations
Interviewed clients individually and in groups to assess situations, capabilities and problems
Counseled parents on proper child-rearing choices
Investigated reports or indications of abuse, neglect or exploitation of at-risk adults, adolescents and children
Attended hearings with victims to provide emotional support
Interfaced with local court system, attending court proceedings and working directly with attorneys.