Executive Director - Development and Fundraising Expert
Resume:
Laura S. Caldwell
Centreville, VA 20120
Email: ac0htv@r.postjobfree.com
H: 703-***-**** ~ C: 703-***-****
Summary
Unique blend of exceptional skills – in recruiting, training, promoting and developing volunteers and staff – combined with solid business management experience and the vision to marry proven fundraising with new market opportunities for the advancement of the organization’s mission. Skills
• Extensive experience in team building and negotiation. Able to motivate and move a group toward a consensus.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Detail oriented, strong analytical skills.
• Proven history of success and growth in fundraising activities, education programs and cultivating a volunteer base.
• Proficient with Windows Vista/XP operating systems and Macintosh operating systems. Also: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, Adobe Products, and various online fundraising systems.
Education and Certifications
• Attended Union University, University of Memphis, State Technical Institute, American Public University and Northern Virginia Community College earning approximately 80 credit hours in topics needed to help me as I progressed in my career.
• Earned CFRE equivalent in 1993 from AFP in Memphis, Tennessee.
• Earned Leadership Excellence Certification from the Center for Creative Leadership in 2013
• Won the Brava Award in 2014 from Smart CEO Magazine as a Woman Leader in the Washington, DC metro area.
• In 2015, Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic was awarded as the “Best Places to Work” in Washington, DC by the Washington Business Journal.
Experience
Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic, Bethesda, MD
President & CEO, January 2013 – Present
• Responsible for annual budget over $8 million raised through various special events, major gifts and annual fund program. Program was raising around $4 million when I arrived.
• Responsible for community engagement and corporate support
• Manage a staff of 30 employees who perform administrative, fundraising, program, finance, and development duties.
• Established and am executing a Strategic Plan
• Developed a Media Plan to increase local awareness
• Built a working Board of Directors
• Established Advisory Board of 17 leaders
• Launched a Young Professional Leadership Council of 30+ young leaders The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Bethesda, MD
Executive Director, September 2010 – January 2013
• Responsible for annual budget over $5 million raised through various special events, major gifts and annual fund program.
• Organized a gala event that raises an average of $2.8 million dollars – the largest net non- profit health fundraiser in the Washington, DC area and the single largest event for CF in the country.
• Manage a staff of 10 employees who perform administrative, fundraising and development duties.
• Develop new revenue sources and grew existing events.
• Built a volunteer leadership board and a Corporate Advisory Board Laura S. Caldwell
5419 Goldmoore Court
Centreville, VA 20120
Email: ac0htv@r.postjobfree.com
H: 703-***-**** ~ C: 703-***-****
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, Fairfax, VA Vice President of Development, January 2007 – September 2010
• Responsible for building and executing an overall strategic fundraising plan with a total budget of more than $5 million
• Responsibilities include hiring, training of staff to implement plans for fundraising efforts
• Organized more than 100 unique events in 45 states
• Executed premiere events while developing major donors
• Developed a marketing strategy to raise awareness for the cause and the event
• Managed the Community Outreach Grant program giving funds back to the communities for local education The American Liver Foundation, Alexandria, VA and Memphis, TN Executive Director, August 2001- January 2007
• Responsible for the management and financial goals of the chapter to include board and volunteer recruitment and development of programs, fundraising plans, staff recruitment, and office maintenance.
• Created a multi-year business plan to restore the American Liver Foundation’s role as the nation’s leading health charity promoting liver wellness and disease prevention through research, education, and advocacy at the chapter level.
• Recruited Corporate and Medical leadership to implement chapter plans and projects.
• Coordinated more than 15 unique educational programs.
• Executed premier fundraising events and major donor campaigns.
• Established office by negotiating lease, acquiring office furniture and equipment, and establishing all business accounts.
• Responsible for marketing, education, advocacy, accounting, events and all aspects of development for the chapter.
The Memphis Food Bank, Memphis, TN
Development Director, May 2000 – August 2001 (Part-time)
• Responsible for growth and profitability of the Memphis warehouse by achieving record food donations through a community food drive involving over 150 corporations. Managed new event development, marketing, and promotion.
• Secured record food donation levels through a well planned city-wide food drive that included a detailed marketing plan and sales promotion.
• Built a major donor initiative that raised over $400,000 in its first year.
• Developed new giving campaign tools and promotions.
• Secured equipment donation totaling more than $200,000. The March of Dimes, Memphis, TN
Division Director, August 1991 – May 2000
• Responsible for the growth and success of the Memphis chapter through skilled planning and development of the chapter’s volunteer base, corporate connections, and marketing techniques.
• Began as the chapter’s secretary and successfully worked up to being the chapter Division Director. This was accomplished by reaching record fundraising and volunteer involvement goals.
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