Management Development
Resume:
Gwynne Fowler Briggs
Edmonds, WA *****
******.******@*****.***
SUMMARY
A performance-driven and accomplished professional with broadly diverse
expertise encompassing energy efficiency management, general management,
program development, government relations, fund-raising and grant-
writing, membership and chapter relations, program promotion and
strategic planning. Develops relationships with clients and donors to
advance an organization's mission.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
. Public Speaking & Seminars .Leadership & Teamwork
.Fundraising
. Writing and Editing .Relationship-Building
.Research and Analysis
. Grant writing .Partnership- & Coalition-Building
.Problem-Solving
QUALIFICATIONS
. Lighting Internship: audited interior lighting as part of team,
surveying 25 Edmonds School District sites in two month period, summer
2010. Compiled and tracked results in Excel; additionally calculated
retrofit benefits and ROI for one elementary school.
. Exceptional oral, written and interpersonal skills and ability to
build and maintain relationships.
. Proven ability to integrate strategic thinking and solicit and steward
others - individual, community, corporate, and foundation sources - to
advance the mission and grow an organization.
. Accomplished track record of researching and writing grant proposals,
resulting in awards/contracts of $480 K (non-profits) in four years
and $160 million in eight years (business).
. Directed and conducted congressional information campaign for support
and funding of energy -efficient coal combustion cycle R and D program
for a private engineering firm, resulting in increased federal and
private funds for each of five years.
. Skilled analysis and interpretation of budget, financial, economic,
regulatory and legislative information.
. Extensive experience in high profile community, corporate and non-
profit fundraising, public relations, marketing, development, and
management.
. Computer Proficiency: MS Office XP: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Raiser's Edge.
EDUCATION
. Certificates in Commercial Lighting & Residential Auditing, Energy
Management Program, Edmonds Community College, Aug 2010.
. Certificate in Fundraising Management, University of Washington May,
2004.
. MBA - University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME, Marketing and Policy
Development.
. BA - Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, Chemistry. Cornell National
Scholar, four years.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Development Director, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, WA/AK Chapter,
Seattle, WA Oct07-Mar09
. Hired as first Donor Development Director for major gifts: developed
and executed integrated strategic plan for donor acquisition and
upgrade and grant writing.
. Increased donor gifts 10-15 times for several existing donors; doubled
or tripled numerous other donor gifts.
. Persuaded donor and winery owner to organize a charity benefit with
other wineries to benefit the WA/AK Chapter of LLS: first year net
revenue was $7,706.
. Diversified revenue stream by reinstituting grant writing after more
than 10 years: awarded funding of over $45,000, with others in the
"pipeline."
. Increased revenues 66% the first year from holiday appeal and 65% in
second recessionary year.
. Planned and executed upscale, intimate donor stewardship dinner at the
Rainier Club, for 21 donors and prospects to meet national VP of
Research Communications.
Development Officer, Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA
Feb2005 to June2007
. Under the direct advisement of university president, worked as
integral member of four-person team to identify, cultivate, solicit
and steward donors and execute successful fundraising events.
. Developed, launched, and lead Bastyr's first volunteer group: the
Medicinal Herb Garden Guild.
. Wrote direct mail pieces and facilitated its distribution for annual
fund.
. Briefed the president on major strategic and political healthcare
issues, as well as strategic donors.
. Streamlined process for sign-up and provision of campus and garden
tours, conducted tours.
. Developed and executed Bastyr's presence at NW Women's Show, with
Bartell Drugs.
Development Associate, Deaconess Children's Services, Everett, WA
July2002 to Jun2004
. Researched, developed, wrote and submitted over 75 grant and contract
proposals to civic, corporate, foundation and government funders, of
which two-thirds were awarded; responsible for reports. One proposal
notable as finalist in highly competitive Washington Women's
Foundation.
. Obtained over 50 new donors and solicited donations.
. Worked as integral member of the two-person development team that
developed all agency development communications and the annual funding
plan.
Financial Advisor, American Express, Edmonds, WA
Jun1997- April 2001
. Obtained 75 new clients through telephoning, community seminars, and
referrals
. Developed and responsible for customized comprehensive financial plans
for individuals and small businesses.
Independent Consulting, Seattle, WA
Jun1995-July1997
. Developed and wrote technical proposals for all relevant stakeholders,
including lay public, for environmental and aerospace firms; conducted
marketing and business development for same.
. Conducted small business executive correspondence, client service,
marketing and administration.
Program Development Manager, Hague International, Kennebunk, ME
July1988- April1995
. Obtained increasing annual funding over six years to design/develop
power generation technology with environmental benefits, leading to
$146 million "Clean Coal Grant,"U.S. Department of Energy.
. Organized and directed quarterly review meetings of corporate and
government international executives (Fortune 500 companies),
government and research organization staff members. Conducted one-on-
one quarterly reviews with members of the U.S. Congress and their
staff.
. Negotiated the addition of 13 members to the EFCC Consortium (an
international, public-private consortium), managed their contracts,
and acted as program liaison. Consortium included Allison Gas
Turbine, Ansaldo (Italian), Con Edison, Florida Power Corporation,
Hexcel, among others.
. Integrated interests of varied consortium members and prepared
periodic written and oral reports on all financial, program, and
technical matters.
. Served as executive assistant to Chief Executive Officer in all
communications, investor relations, conferences, scheduling and
similar tasks; represented firm in California, Japan and Sweden.
AFFILIATIONS
. Illuminating Engineering Society, Puget Sound Section, student member
. Sustainable Works, neighborhood volunteer
. Edmonds Community College, ABE (Adult Basic Education) Literacy Tutor
. E2MC, Energy Efficiency Management Coalition, EDCC, 2010
. E.B.Dunn Historic Gardens Trust, Docent
. Past Finance and Stewardship Chair of church
. Cornell Club of Western WA
TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION
. Certificate of Completion, Lighting Design Lab, Seattle, April 2010,
October 2010:
"Revisiting the Office Retrofit Process;" "What's New in Lighting."
"Effective Use of the Newest Lighting Controls;" "The Impact of New
Legislation on Lighting;"
. LLS National Training Conference, 2008; AFP International Conference,
2007
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