Development Quality Assurance
Resume:
Christy M. P. Gilmour
Germantown, TN 38139
**********@*****.***
Vision Statement: Seeking opportunity to lead an institution in how they achieve their development, communications, policy
and planning objectives.
Key Strengths:
Proficient in business, strategic and financial planning
Advocacy/Federal government lobbying/government relations capabilities
Development specialist – from annual campaigns, to corporate sponsorships, to government funding
Strategic communications and marketing expertise --- from internal to grassroots level
Accomplished public speaker – largest audience was 900 people
Professional Experience:
Kappa Delta Foundation: Executive Director (11/11 – 8/13 )
Memphis, TN
Served as Foundation’s first Executive Director, successfully selected after a national search through a prominent executive
recruitment firm;
Instituted overhaul of Foundation development and recognition operations leading to increased alumnae and collegiate
giving. Efforts resulted in three new unrestricted fundraising campaigns and 6 new scholarship endowments. Drove
development efforts online, resulting in increased donations of up to 48% per standing campaign;
Developed all new communications collateral, website content, press releases, and oversaw development of Foundation’s
first video. Increased Foundation’s social and digital media footprint, resulting in a 60% increase in Facebook “likes,” and an
increase of 30% in online scholarship applications over previous academic year;
Led efforts with Board and Staff to develop and implement sound administrative, fiscal and legal policies, including by laws
revisions, audit and IRS compliance, gift acceptance policies and procedures and donor intake protocols;
Implemented new accounting software and endowment fund accounting project, resulting in financial clarity for cash flows
and investment returns. Oversaw Foundation database transfer, resulting in robust donor data and reporting accuracies; and
Recruited all new staff and contractors; strengthening Foundation capabilities. Developed new staff handbook, established
new human resources protocols, and hired new benefits providers.
Laramie Strong Communications: Chief Executive Officer (12/10-11/11)
Auckland, New Zealand
Established new consultancy company focusing on public affairs, fundraising, communications and strategic business
development;
Developed all marketing materials, branding, logo concept, website content and informational materials for consultancy;
Developed presentations, promotional materials, and scope of work proposals for potential clients;
Recruited and managed external contractors for various projects; and
Clients included small to medium sized businesses, a national sporting event and Auckland Council.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Manager, Medical Research (9/04-8/09)
Chicago, IL
Served as lead lobbyist advocating for increased orthopaedic research funding to health and defense government agencies
(DoD, NIH, etc.) resulting in new funding ($1 million+) and widely expanded government key contacts;
Managed up to $1.1 million annually in budget for several Board of Directors workgroups/committees, (including
Extremity War Injuries and Disaster Preparedness, Women’s Health and Research Development), in addition to 3 -5
separate annual programs;
Implemented all aspects of up to 3 scientific research symposia annually (up to 200 attendees), including
corporate fundraising, grant writing, marketing and media plans, program design, and journal publication;
Secured two multi-year government grants, and several annual government grants totaling over $275,000;
Re-invigorated annual Research Capitol Hill Days program in Washington, D.C. through member outreach,
program development and new materials. Successes included a 300% increase in patient and physician participation, a
specialized NIH patient training module and development of a patient vignette book used on Capitol Hill;
Researched/prepared public relations initiatives, media materials, legislative and scientific content for AAOS position
statements, official government comments, fact sheets, journal articles, and other communications; and
Managed two staff members.
Chicago/Cook County Community Health Council (CHC) : District Health Council Liaison (12/02-9/04)
Chicago, IL
Organizational liaison to all six volunteer-based district health councils in the larger Chicago metro area;
Researched and authored six community needs analyses and managed quality assurance standards for all six councils ;
Advised on strategies concerning program, local communications and marketing materials, advocacy, finance, special
events, membership, fundraising and board development;
Developed programmatic needs consistent with council priorities, sought monetary and in -kind government and foundation
funding and support, including continuation of one national grant;
Implemented first CHC health symposium, and raised enough funding and in-kind support to host event; and
Managed six full-time and five part-time field-based support staff.
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago: Director of Community and Strategic Development (9/00 to 12/02)
Chicago, IL
Lead consultant to 34 Association YMCA’s in their planning and organizational development processes (branches included
8 residences, 5 camps, several social service agencies, and 27 wellness centers) . During tenure, succeeded in conducting
assessments and planning processes for 16+ branches;
Analyzed, evaluated and advised on strategies pertaining to program, fundraising, marketing/PR, advocacy, community
relations, market research, specific local center business operations, demographics, and environmental trends;
Facilitated trainings, consultations, focus groups, board planning retreats, and planning sessions for Association staff and
Board volunteers (also presented at a national YMCA Innovation conference);
Produced an Association-wide community development strategy project, along with “Voice of the Member,” a new
Association-wide customer listening and marketing initiative; and
Managed one staff member.
Friends of Barack Obama: Staff Fundraiser (7/00 to 9/00; 7/01 to 9/01)
Chicago, IL
Served as the lead staff fundraising contact for two specialized fundraisers;
Managed financial aspects of events, including budget, contributions, sponsorships and catering; and
Researched and contacted potential donor and sponsor opportunities.
Powell, Goldstein, Frazer & Murphy LLP: Policy Analyst and PAC Director (1/99 to 4/00)
Washington, D.C.
Managed, researched and analyzed community development, education, health, transportation and housing appropriations
legislative issues, policies and day to day projects of importance to several clients;
Pitched client legislative initiatives and appropriations requests of $100,000+ to congressional members and their staff;
Wrote legislative and marketing materials for internal and external audiences; and
Planned and hosted fundraisers and business development events, each garnering more than $15,000.
U.S. Senator Carol Moseley-Braun: Deputy Grants and Projects Director (7/97 to 1/99)
Scheduler (11/95 to 6/97), Assistant Scheduler (6/95 to 10/95), Press Assistant Intern (1/95 to 5/95)
Washington, D.C.
Developed and implemented grassroots outreach programs to target various Illinois constituencies;
Wrote press releases, media advisories, legislative bills, and letters of support;
Managed, tracked and analyzed legislative grants and appropriations, ensuring state requests were considered in U.S.
appropriations process. Numerous Illinois outlets received funding/appropriations of between $10,000-$125,000
through these efforts;
Monitored policy topics that included housing, transportation, development, agriculture, health and edu cation;
Strategically planned Illinois and District schedule and press events with Senator to establish key events and
constituencies; and
Managed responsibilities of both Assistant Scheduler and interns.
Education: B.A. Political Science and Spanish, Marquette University (WI)
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