Advancement professional with 10+ years experience in annual giving, stewardship, communications, and events in the education sector.
As Associate Director for a college, developed and managed comprehensive stewardship plans and innovative digital/print campaigns reaching 45,000 constituents in FY24 and resulting in record-breaking annual fund totals.
Increased donor retention rate from 55% in FY23 to 69% in FY24 through segmented mailings and expansion
of stewardship program; managed two budget lines totaling $81,000.
Launched an annual campus-wide fundraising event, resulting in a record-breaking single-day fundraising total. Additional experience with implementing video messaging platforms, creating emergency funds, and conducting quarterly appeal performance analyses.
Proficient in MS Office, Advance database system, Raiser’s Edge, Constant Contact, WordPress, and Qualtrics.
MA in Publishing & Writing from Emerson College, BA in Writing from Ithaca College.
– Available full-time, pay rate $80-90/yr