Yvette Wilhite-Hanshaw
Mount Juliet,TN
Summary
Senior level professional with extensive experience building development and political programs. Excellent track record of managing relationships with major donors, key stakeholders and community organizations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Development Officer
Clinton Foundation
01.2022 - Current
- Represent development team and co-manage Clinton Foundation Ambassadors program to secure $10MM in unrestricted funding to support the Bill, Hillary, and Chelsea Clinton Foundation.
- Engage senior leadership and programmatic staff in Development work as needed.
Executive Director
Advocates for Women's and Kids' Equality
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed all operations including board development, financial management, fundraising, marketing, and programs.
- Doubled total revenue raised in 2018, through increasing individual, corporate and foundational support.
Associate VP of Development & Texas Director
Population Media Center
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Identified and secured funders, across the U.S., to help grow capacity and support for PMC's domestic and international programming.
- Secured funding and built partnerships to launch serial drama in Texas.
Assistant Dean of Development
TCU, Bob Schieffer College Of Communication
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Identified, cultivated, and secured major gifts of $50,000 or more.
- Created and managed all special events.
- Assisted College Dean with recruitment and relationship management of Schieffer College Advisory Board.
VP & Chief Development Officer
Communities In Schools Greater Tarrant County
10.2005 - 12.2012
- Built comprehensive development and marketing program including annual support campaign, corporate and foundation giving program, and special events.
- Played a significant role in increasing annual contributions by 185% from $350,000 to over $1 million dollars.
- Identified potential board members and served, along with the CEO, as primary relationship manager to board members.
Skills
- Campaign Development
- Relationship Management
- Major Gifts
- Event Planning
- Budgeting and Financial Management
- Grassroots and Grasstops Advocacy
Education
- M.A. Public Administration - Hamline University, St. Paul, MN
- B.S. Political Science - Mankato State University, Mankato, MN
Other Work Experience
- Finance Director, Field Team Six (2020-2021)
- Director, Midwest Bus Tour, Democratic National Committee (2016)
- Midwest Political Director, Democratic National Committee
- Campaign Manager, TN Democratic Coordinated Campaign
Timeline
Senior Development Officer
Clinton Foundation
01.2022 - Current
Executive Director
Advocates for Women's and Kids' Equality
01.2018 - 01.2020
Associate VP of Development & Texas Director
Population Media Center
01.2015 - 01.2017
Assistant Dean of Development
TCU, Bob Schieffer College Of Communication
01.2012 - 01.2015
VP & Chief Development Officer
Communities In Schools Greater Tarrant County
10.2005 - 12.2012
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