Development Marketing

Matthew S. Jannings

* **** ******* **** * ( St. Peters, MO 63376

abg45z@r.postjobfree.com

636-***-**** cell

Value Offered

Enthusiastic young professional with experience in nonprofit organizations

dealing with development, community outreach and program management. Proven

ability to administer teaching programs through professional presentation,

market and promote organizational brands, and manage administrative

functions through strategic communication. Planned a fundraising event that

generated $6,800 in revenue for the American Red Cross. Voluntarily secured

five gifts for United Way event planning committee with minimal

solicitation experience for an event that annually raises $10,000.

Education

Master of Arts, Communication: University of Missouri-St. Louis (2011-

present)

. May, 2013 expected graduation date

Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Communication: McKendree University (2006-

2010)

. Lambda Pi Eta, National Communication Honor Society (2009 - present)

Professional Experience

American Red Cross: Ready Rating Outreach Associate (August 2010 -

present)

. Educated St. Louis area youth by delivering American Red Cross

preparedness presentations to 17,000+ students in the 2010-2011 school

year.

. Interact with a diverse demographic of children, many in "at risk" urban

areas.

. Developed an annual school fundraiser proposal.

. Promote programs on both local radio and television.

North Star Frozen Treats: Event Marketing Intern (summer of 2010)

. Execution of onsite marketing events at various St. Louis area

attractions to promote company brand by distributing brand materials and

products to develop brand loyalty and recognition. Participated in 30+

events in 2010.

American Red Cross: Development Intern (summer of 2009)

. Assisted with fundraising efforts for the Development department

including: coordinated annual mailings, provided stewardship via

verbal and written correspondence and managed donor database entry

using Raiser's Edge.

. Managed "Cars" donation program.

. Wrote three newsletter articles for donor and corporate sponsor

annual newsletters.

American Red Cross: VISTA/AmeriCorps (summer of 2008)

. Organized and delivered disaster safety presentations. (presented to

multiple audiences of 150+ children)

Leadership Activities and Special Skills

. United Way: Chocolate, Wine and All That Jazz event committee (2011-

present). Serve as Sponsorship Chair for the committee. Solicit area

businesses to secure financial sponsorships and in-kind donations

(five secured gifts to date). This event raises $10,000 annually.

. American Red Cross: Club Red Advisory Board (2010- present). Planned

"Flirting with Disaster" event which drew 300 participants and generated

$6,800 in revenue. Identify and solicit businesses to participate in third-

party fundraising events. Participants have included: California Pizza

Kitchen, Casa Gallardo, River City Rascals and Culvers.

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