Wendy Elliott
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Experienced with strategic development and organizational leadership. Utilizes stakeholder management and resource allocation to drive growth and innovation. Track record of fostering collaborative environments to achieve mission-driven goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
BENEDICT BLUEPRINT NONPROFIT SOLUTIONS
10.2024 - Current
- Advise C-suite executives and boards on organizational strategy, succession planning, and growth management
- Lead thought leadership through regular contributions to Impact405 and sector publications http://bit.ly/4nStX48 page 55
Vice President of Development
CITY RESCUE MISSION
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Exceeded $7M annual revenue target within first fiscal year, representing 15% growth over previous year
- Transformed development operations by implementing integrated fundraising and communications strategy
- Grew major donor portfolio 25% and increased overall donor participation 30% through targeted engagement
- Led cross-functional team of 6 directors/managers while serving as primary spokesperson for organizational initiatives
- Diversified revenue streams 20% through innovative corporate partnerships and individual giving programs
- Increased fundraising revenue by implementing strategic development plans and engaging high-profile donors.
- Efficiently managed operational budget for the development department ensuring expenses were kept within the allocated resources.
Vice President of Community Impact
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Directed $12M+ community investment portfolio while overseeing strategic allocation and impact measurement
- Built coalition of 50+ civic leaders to develop and implement region-wide improvement initiatives
- Managed department operations including budget development, volunteer coordination, and grant programs
- Enhanced organizational profile through strategic partnerships with business community and government entities
Grants Manager
ALLIANCE FOR EARLY SUCCESS
02.2014 - 05.2022
- Administered 80+ concurrent grants across 50-state network with 100% compliance record
- Implemented enterprise grants management system serving 80+ grantees nationwide
- Directed national conference with 500+ attendees, generating $1M+ in new partnerships
- Managed investor relations resulting in consistent annual funding growth and expanded foundation support
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop robust monitoring and evaluation plans that accurately measured project impact.
- Improved team collaboration with introduction of project management tools, facilitating better coordination in grant applications.
Quality Improvement Controller
SAM RODGERS HEALTH
01.2012 - 02.2014
- Secured $12M+ in competitive funding from federal, state, and private sources
- Launched organization's first digital engagement strategy increasing community reach 200%
- Developed major gift pipeline contributing to sustainable revenue growth
- Coordinated with department heads to develop and monitor annual budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Directed corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize organization performance.
Vice President, Administration & Finance
YOUTH VOLUNTEER CORPS (NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS)
09.2002 - 12.2011
- Raised $5M+ in competitive federal funding including AmeriCorps National Direct grant
- Expanded program to 50 national affiliates through strategic partnership development
- Built Fortune 500 corporate partnerships (Hallmark, KPMG) generating significant in-kind support
- Oversaw all finance, HR, and operations while mentoring affiliate directors nationwide
Education
Master of Public Administration -
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05.2002
Bachelor of Arts -
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX12.1999
Skills
- Strategic Planning & Implementation
- Board Relations & Governance
- Financial Management & Oversight
- Risk Management
- Grant Writing
- Major Donor Portfolio Management
- Foundation Relations
- Corporate Partnership Development
- Stakeholder Relations
- Partnership Development
- Public Speaking
- Media Relations
- Salesforce and Blackbaud CRM
- Budget Development & Monitoring
CORE EXECUTIVE COMPETENCIES
- Organizational Leadership: Strategic Planning & Execution
- Board Governance & Relations
- Crisis Management
- Change Leadership
- Succession Planning
- Performance Management
- Revenue & Growth: Capital Campaign Management
- Major Gift Strategy
- Foundation Relations
- Corporate Partnerships
- Grant Strategy & Compliance
- Revenue Diversification
- Operations & Finance: P&L Management
- Budget Oversight
- Risk Management
- Compliance
- Audit Management
- Technology Integration
- Process Optimization
- Stakeholder Relations: Executive Communication
- Public Speaking
- Media Relations
- Government Affairs
- Community Engagement
- Donor Stewardship
- CRM Experience (Salesforce, Blackbaud, and Givebutter)
Timeline
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
BENEDICT BLUEPRINT NONPROFIT SOLUTIONS
10.2024 - Current
Vice President of Development
CITY RESCUE MISSION
04.2023 - 09.2024
Vice President of Community Impact
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
05.2022 - 04.2023
Grants Manager
ALLIANCE FOR EARLY SUCCESS
02.2014 - 05.2022
Quality Improvement Controller
SAM RODGERS HEALTH
01.2012 - 02.2014
Vice President, Administration & Finance
YOUTH VOLUNTEER CORPS (NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS)
09.2002 - 12.2011
Master of Public Administration -
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Arts -
Texas Tech University
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