Development Director

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Director of Development

Accomplished & Diligent Director of Development and Administrative

Professional with over a decade of experience in fundraising strategy,

grant writing, materials development, accounting functions, donor

engagement and management, online foundation visibility, event planning,

and a talent for addressing organizational needs with a proactive

management style. Results-oriented leader with the distinct ability to

blend business savvy with non-profit management and marketing expertise in

order to design and deliver fundraising solutions for organizations.

Areas of Expertise

Organizational Leadership & Vision ? Fiscal Management ? Financial

Management ? Human Resources

Research Data Collection, Analysis & Reporting ? Grant Research, Writing &

Management

Executive Administration . Donor Development & Management ?

Presentations

? Fundraising Event Planning ? Partnership Building . Travel Arrangements .

Budgets

Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable . Annual Audits . QuickBooks

professional experience

SHERIFF'S YOUTH FOUNDATION

2003 to 2013

Director of Development

Successfully raises more than $800k annually for the foundation dedicated

to raising money for at-risk children from Los Angeles County. Plays an

integral role in overseeing daily operations and administrative functions.

Manages all foundation financials with QuickBooks including all accounts

payable and receivable, the annual budget and year-end audit. Produces and

presents a quarterly report detailing fundraising activities to the Board

of Directors. Interviews and assesses potential Board Members.

Establishing a 50-member Advisory Board charged with assisting in

fundraising efforts and leveraging their business networks. Expanded

support base by more than 15% during tenure in position.

Executive Assistant

Utilizes Microsoft Office Suite 2010, travel arrangements,

correspondences, prepared expense reports, scheduled

appointments/meetings, prepare meeting agendas, managed/updated

calendars, reviewed policies and reports, negotiated contracts, created

policy and procedures manuals for accounting and employees, utilized

eTapestry to maintain donor database and PowerPoint for foundation

presentations.

Strategic & Tactical Planning

Collaborated with the Executive Director in general strategic planning,

and defining and executing the marketing strategy, online presence,

collateral marketing design, and partnership building.

Financial

Accounts payable and accounts receivable, QuickBooks, budgets,

internal audits, bank reconciliation, collections, financial reports,

government grant audits.

Board Management

Recognized for establishing close professional relationships with the

board, advisory board, executive director, and major contributors in

order to advance the organization's mission. Identified and interviewed

potential Board members.

Sponsorship Sales

Oversees the sales of attendee sponsorships via corporate and individual

donors for specific events, and actively identifies new corporate

partnerships with Fortune 400 and 500 companies, community based

organizations, and government agencies.

Event Planning & Execution

Organizes the budget, planning, design, implementation, and coordination

of 5 to 12 annual events, which include the annual Charity dinner,

Invitation-Only Golf Tournament, Charity Poker Tournaments, and other

small fundraisers, luncheons, and opportunity drawings, silent and live

auctions. Including, budget, contract negotiation, volunteers

organization, in-kind donations, live and silent auctions, design and

preparation of event printed materials.

Earlier Career

ELITE STAFFING SERVICE 1997 to 2005

Owner

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