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Whitney O'Neal, CFRE
Fort Wright,KY
Summary
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Cincinnati Scholarship FoundationCincinnati, OH
President and CEO
02.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Led organization from financial collapse to being financially solid.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive risk management programs to mitigate existing and potential liabilities.
- Rebuilt Board of Directors from flailing to thriving and functional.
- Led annual, major and planned giving efforts which resulted in $3.6 million to organization within first 18 months.
- Lead organization through strategic planning process and implementation.
Ohio LivingCincinnati, OH
Regional Director of Gift Planning
07.2011 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Secured annual, major, planned and special campaign gifts for SW OH region.
- Significantly increased charitable giving in region during tenure and doubled size of prospect and donor lists.
- Had 100% board giving participation annually.
- Created and maintained positive and collaborative working relationships with all campus leadership teams and employees, Ohio Living corporate employees and administration, as well as board members within the Ohio Living system.
- Maximized fundraising efforts during the pandemic.
Villa Madonna AcademyVilla Hills, KY
Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations
04.2005 - 05.2011
Job overview
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between advancement goals and broader organizational objectives.
- Increased annual giving by 43% and event revenue by 40% during tenure.
- Developed thriving alumni engagement and giving programs.
- Managed staff of five and served on VMA's Leadership Team.
Caracole, Inc.Cincinnati, OH
Director of Development and Marketing
08.2002 - 04.2005
Job overview
- Evaluated public awareness programs for compatibility with fundraising efforts.
- Assigned work to fundraising staff and monitored performance to meet targets.
- Increased annual giving by 30% and event revenue by 35% during tenure.
- Managed volunteer management program.
- Responsible for all media and public relations, as well as creation of organizational materials.
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health ServicesGrand Rapids, MI
Senior Clinic Manager/New Program Development
10.1997 - 06.2002
Job overview
- Fostered a culture of accountability among staff members, instilling an unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality care services across all aspects of the organization's operations.
- Directly managed five outpatient clinics, supervising 75+ employees.
- Developed and monitored budgets totaling $4 million annually.
- Primary for developing new business plans and implementing programs.
Education
University of San DiegoSan Diego, CA
Nonprofit Leadership Certificate
11.2022 - 12.2023
University of South FloridaTampa, FL
Master of Arts
University of South FloridaTampa, FL
Bachelor of Arts
Skills
- Change and Growth Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Financial Management
- Project Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Client Relationship Building
Affiliations
- Past President of the Greater Cincinnati Planned Giving Council
- Hospice of the Bluegrass Volunteer
- Saturday Hoops Volunteer
- Member of the NKY and Cinci Chambers
- Member National Planned Giving Council
- Member Greater Cincinnati Planned Giving Council
Certification
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
Nonprofit Leadership Certification
Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursAccomplishments
- Embrace change and continuous improvement.
- Use qualitative and quantitative data to measure results and when making key decisions.
- Very passionate about my work.
- Strong work ethic.
- Do not change things just to leave my mark - change things to improve organizational performance.
- Collaboration and team work is important to me.
- Develop work cultures that are flexible in meeting the needs of individual staff members while ensuring accountability and rewarding hard work.
- Solution focused.
- I choose my battles carefully and always do what is in the best interests of the organization and the mission.
Software
Raiser's Edge, Donor Dock, Donor Perfect
Quickbooks
Third Party File Sharing - OneDrive, iCloud, DropBox
Video conferencing platforms - Teams, Zoom, WebEx
Other- Doodle, Monday, Calendly
Fondant - SLM and Suite
Interests
Yoga
Hiking and camping
Dog sports
Gardening
Crafting
Spending time with family and friends
Timeline
University of San Diego
Nonprofit Leadership Certificate
11.2022 - 12.2023
President and CEO
Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation
02.2021 - Current
Regional Director of Gift Planning
Ohio Living
07.2011 - 01.2021
Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations
Villa Madonna Academy
04.2005 - 05.2011
Director of Development and Marketing
Caracole, Inc.
08.2002 - 04.2005
Senior Clinic Manager/New Program Development
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
10.1997 - 06.2002
University of South Florida
Master of Arts
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts