Vanessa Davis
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Passionate about raising funds for a noble cause, with a life goal to advocate for, mentor, impact, & adopt children who are aging out of the foster care system. I excel in fostering partnerships & enhancing donor engagement, significantly boosting fundraising outcomes. Skilled in graphic design, project management, & community engagement, demonstrating exceptional relationship-building capabilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Noble Cause Consultants
12.2023 - Current
- Working directly with leadership & board of directors from various nonprofit organizations to guide fundraising strategy, as well as curating donor acquisition & retention plans.
- Collaborating with external organizations including non-profits, businesses & government agencies to create mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Advocating for client organization & mission to raise awareness and support.
- Negotiating contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms while adhering to budgetary constraints.
Account Executive
Altus Marketing (Moore DM)
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed multiple accounts simultaneously while provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns promptly & effectively to ensure long-term loyalty.
- Boosted client satisfaction by developing & maintaining strong relationships through effective communication.
- Raised significant funds by developing & implementing strategic fundraising plans and campaigns, resulting in increased annual giving through targeted direct mail appeals.
- Worked with executive leadership to define project scope & direction, creating inter-departmental frameworks to drive successful project execution.
Project Manager
ResourceOne (Moore DM)
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Planned, designed, & scheduled phases for large direct mail fundraising campaigns for national nonprofit organizations while successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, & budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality campaigns, resulting in increased donations.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through regular communication updates while monitoring progress against established goals, adjusting schedules & resources as needed to keep projects on track.
Education
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology - Okmulgee
Okmulgee, OKSkills
- Fundraising Expertise
- Strategic Planning & Consulting
- Project Management
- Marketing & Advertising
- Community Engagement
- Partnership Development
- Vendor & Media Relations
- Relationship & Team Building
- Innovation & Creativity
- Effective Communicator & Public Speaker
Volunteer Work
Past, Volunteer of the Month, Tulsa Humane Society
Past, Volunteer, Reading Partners
Present, Board Member & Donor Acquisition/Retention Chair, Tulsa Tech Education Foundation
Present, Volunteer, City Lights (Night Lights events)
Present, Volunteer, First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa/Tulsa Day Center
Future, Volunteer, CASA
Timeline
Executive Director
Noble Cause Consultants
12.2023 - Current
Account Executive
Altus Marketing (Moore DM)
11.2022 - 08.2023
Project Manager
ResourceOne (Moore DM)
01.2020 - 10.2022
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology - Okmulgee
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