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Work History
Executive Director,
Jane Addams Senior Caucus
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Managed all
facets of the nonprofit corporation, including strategic direction and
annual budgets.
Directed and coordinated operations and activities
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Responsible
for planning and implementation of campaigns to achieve fundraising and
program goals
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Developed
and implemented a well-rounded plan for communications and public affairs.
Developed written materials including
newsletters, press releases, grant proposals, and publicity materials
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Provided
overall vision, leadership and motivation to the board, volunteers and
supporters.
Recommended new policy and procedures to the
board
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Served as
the Organization's senior external representative and spokesperson to all
constituencies, including community leaders, grantees and funding sources.
Established and maintained close working
relationships with like-minded organizations
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Organized
conferences and special events
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Recruited
and managed top-level volunteers.
Recruited board members
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Insured
that board, staff and systems worked to maximize the organization’s impact
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Worked with
the board and staff to complete and implement the organizations’ strategic
plan and help refine and develop strategies
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Conferred
with staff and disseminated written materials
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Directed
staff of two.
Hired paid staff
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Reported to
the Board of Directors
Grants Writer and Researcher,
Mercy Home for Boys and Girls,
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Solicited grants from
corporations and foundations - increased revenue by 200%
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Conducted
corporation/foundation research, including identifying and cultivating
prospective corporate and foundation donors - increased grant solicitation
list by 33%
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Evaluated and monitored grant
funded programs
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Developed annual and monthly
work plan which included cultivation and solicitation of donors and
prospects
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Established
and maintained corporation/foundation data base and tracking system for
revenue reports
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Developed
and maintained relationships with key members of the corporate and
foundation communities
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Supervised
Matching Gift Program
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Conducted personal tours of
Mercy Home for corporations, foundations, and major contributors
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Edited
quarterly update newsletter that was sent to corporations and foundations
Donor Relations Associate,
Mercy Home for Boys and Girls
Chicago,
Worked with a five-member team
in donor acquisition, direct mail, planned giving, corporate/foundation
grants and information systems
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Strengthened relationships with donors through telephone calls,
correspondence, and visits
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Promoted
planned giving opportunities
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Processed,
mediated and resolved donor inquiries, concerns and complaints
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Identified
and cultivated major donors for ongoing support and capital campaigns
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Wrote
articles for the quarterly magazine that was sent to donors
Communications Supervisor,
The Progressive Group
Chicago,
Supervised 40 employees in
telecommunications office for national and international nonprofit
organizations, i.e. World Wildlife Fund, Madre, Rainforest Network, Animal
Protection Institute
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Wrote fund
raising scripts
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Tabulated
daily statistical reports
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Solicited
donations and membership renewals
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Participated in educational outreach programs
Director of Communications,
The National Anti-Vivisection Society,
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Lectured on
humane issues to schools, clubs and organizations
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Wrote
column for quarterly NAVS
Bulletin Magazine
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Coordinated and implemented
three-day educational conference, convention, and awards banquet
Fundraising Supervisor,
The Art Institute of
Chicago,
Supervised 30 telecommunications
employees
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Tabulated
statistical reports of monies solicited from various populations, provided
market research
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Provided
information on donor events, exhibit schedules, levels of support
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Involved in
capital campaigns and annual membership drives, acted as the liaison
between the public and the Institute
Fundraising Representative,
Greenpeace Great Lakes
Chicago,
Research Assistant,
University Park,
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