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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name EMAIL AVAILABLE PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEDevelopment Director LinkedIn Grass Hill Road, Estill, SCAccomplished Non-profit executive with extensive experience in strategic nonprofit leadership, adept at driving growth,securing funding, and enhancing community engagement.Excel in creating and executing innovative marketing strategies that significantly increase product visibility and customer retention.Proven track record of securing substantial grants and donations, directly contributing to financial stability and program expansion.Demonstrated ability to develop educational initiatives that resonate with youth and lay strong foundations for future learning.Committed to leveraging strong financial acumen and brand development expertise to operate a thriving, community-focusedenterprise.Areas of ExpertiseFundraising & Donor relations Grant writing & Strategic planning Staff Recruitment & TrainingRelationship management Event Planning & Coordination Educational Program DevelopmentFinancial Planning & Budget Management Grant Writing & Board relations Campaign managementLeadership & team management Nonprofit management Financial stewardshipProfessional ExperienceHabitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry, Bluffton, SC 2022 PresentDevelopment DirectorDeveloped and executed comprehensive fundraising strategies to achieve annual financial targets. Directed grant writing andreporting processes, securing substantial funding from diverse sources. Maintained donor relationships through personalizedhandwritten letters, phone calls, newsletters, and tailored emails, achieving retention rates above national average. Launched plannedgiving and major giving programs, creating new revenue streams through Freewill Software. Utilize CRM platforms like Bloomerangand Charity Proud to track donor information and fundraising activities.Secured grants exceeding $100,000 from diverse sources in first year, followed by $2,600,000 in second year.Achieved 100% increase in non-designated funds in first year, and 50% increase in second year, through targeted mailings,newsletters, success stories, and social media campaigns.Acquired multiple five and six-figure donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations, totaling nearly $1,500,000 incurrent fiscal year.Developed and executed successful corporate giving package.Forsyth Farmers' Market, Savannah, GA 2017 2022Executive DirectorDeveloped and executed long-term growth and sustainability strategies. Managed operational and financial activities, ensuringoptimal resource utilization. Fostered relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, partners, andcommunity leaders. Recruited, trained, and supervised team of eight staff members along with rotating group of volunteers. Organizedand executed two annual in-person events, successfully transitioning to hybrid formats during pandemic, consistently raising morefunds and achieving higher attendance than previous years.Transformed "Friends" membership program, resulting in 700% increase in individual giving over five years.Secured and managed over $700,000 in grants from corporate, foundation, local, and federal sources.Page 1 2Launched and led mini-capital campaign to fund purchase of new vehicle for programs, raising additional $150,000 in currentfiscal year while meeting all other fundraising targets.Expanded organization's annual budget by 400%, consistently exceeding projected revenue goals in all but one year.United Way of the Coastal Empire, Savannah, GA 2013 2015Special Events DirectorOrchestrated variety of fundraising events, including golf tournaments and races, to bolster organizational revenue. Designed anddisseminated promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, and invitations, alongside assisting with major publication creation.Managed end-to-end special event coordination, setting attendance benchmarks for events with over 1,100 attendees. Spearheadedvolunteer recruitment and training to oversee event logistics.Devised Year-Round sponsorship packet that propelled event revenue by 50%.Enhanced Annual Turkey Trot, resulting in 17% revenue increase by expanding participation and cultivating new sponsorshipopportunities.Surpassed previous attendance records, achieving 50% increase in average event attendance.Initiated and executed innovative promotional strategies that significantly raised event visibility and participation.Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, Savannah, GA 2006 2013Assistant Program ManagerSupervised daily operations of historic house museum, welcoming over 60,000 visitors annually, including significant number of GirlScouts. Enhanced visitor engagement and educational experiences by developing and promoting special events tailored for bothadults and children, with focus on historical and cultural enrichment. Cultivated donor relationships and effectively doubledcontributions to Circle of Friends restoration endowment.Directed and mentored diverse team of 50, ensuring high-quality program delivery and visitor satisfaction.Generated 25% increase in advertising sales revenue in first year by identifying and capitalizing on new market opportunities.Successfully organized signature three-day event for 150 Girl Scout alumnae, generating over $50,000 in revenue.Additional ExperienceOwner/Operator, High Hope PlantationManage 10 acres for produce and 4 acres for livestock. Market produces in Bluffton and Savannah, and facilitate delivery in Estill,Hampton, and Hilton Head Island. Create and manage budgets, accounting for seasonal cash flow. Develop brand identity throughmarketing and customer service. Establish Ag in the Classroom, teaching K-5 students gardening and poultry care. Research and writegrants for business and educational programs. Secured grants exceeding $10,000 to bolster farming initiatives and the Ag in theClassroom Program.Education & CertificationsBachelor of Arts in Political ScienceThe University of South Carolina, Columbia, SCMaster of Arts in Public HistoryArmstrong Atlantic State University, Columbia, SCMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Specialization?Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GACertified Fundraising ExecutivePage 2 2 |
