Elizabeth Boskovich

Email: abo4k8@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ******** *****

City: Concord

State: CA

Zip: 94521

Country: USA

Phone: 630-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: 70

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ELIZABETH A. BOSKOVICH

4405 Corkwood Court

Concord, CA 94521

630-***-****

abo4k8@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To contribute my organizational and logistical talents in operations, major gift and annual fund prospecting/cultivation and small and large scale fundraising and utilize my ten years of experience in public relations, marketing, event planning, budgeting, committee and volunteer management and large scale fundraising activities into a position of increasing responsibilities.

EDUCATION

B.A. in English with Journalism minor, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL May, 2001

WORK EXPERIENCE

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Chapter Director of Operations Jan '12-Sep,12

Conducted and managed all daily operations for the Chicago and Peoria Chapters; including audits, daily batch entries, matching gifts, new hire orientations, intern orientations, tax receipting and database training

Worked directly with the Executive Director and senior management team on the donor-matrix/moves management initiative; including managing the stewardship listing and solicitation/stewardship calendar

Met one-on-one with donors in conjunction with members of the senior management team to create giving plans and foundation/medical updates

Researched, recruited and retained individual and corporate relationships

Senior Director of Development Sept '09 - Jan '12

Worked directly with the Executive Director and Major Gifts Officer of the Midwest Region to create cultivation events for donors with high net value and prospecting and researching donors in the moves management process

Successful in making asks of $10,000 or more to targeted donors; continued to make large asks for our Major Gift Campaign (gifts of $10,000 or more)

Directed the new Annual Fund Program for the Chapter; including prospecting, phone banking, cultivating and making asks of up to $5,000 for this new initiative

Managed the Chapter's Care Center Roundtable program and the Annual Volunteer Recognition Event

Directed and oversaw marketing campaigns for Annual Fund and First Look for Charity for the Chapter

Directed and oversaw one of the largest walk sites and wine events in the Chapter - brought in over $300,000 in net revenue combined

Managed the Chapter's Advocacy Program - worked directly with adult CF patients and family members to advocate for State and Federal legislature protecting their Medicare/Medicaid

Committee and Volunteer management; many volunteers/committee members were high net worth individuals

When asked, consulted other chapters across the country and the National Office on successful fundraising and volunteer recruitment techniques

Created and managed the quarterly newsletter and chapter website management

Created and implemented contingency plans for events in case they did not initially reach budget

Provided strong leadership, professionalism and advocacy skills for inter-office management and as a representative of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at all times

Director of Special Events Oct '06 - Sept '09

Directed the largest Charity Poker Tournament in the Midwest for five years - in that time the event's net revenue reached over $1 million

Created and directed the Junior Advisory Board (JAB) for first three years of its inception

Oversaw, coordinated and implemented all logistics for the Poker/Casino and JAB events: committee members (recruit, train and retain), communication, save the dates, invites, program books, web verbiage, press releases/media, negotiating all contracts, managing/soliciting in kind donations, day of logistics and volunteer recruitment

Service Awards and Special Recognition

National Circle of Excellence Award - 2010; nominated by Executive Director

Employee Service Star Award - 2010; nominated by VP of Major & Planned Giving

Letter of Appreciation from the VP of Major and Planned Giving

National Excellence Award 2008 - Poker & Casino Event; given by Foundation's President & CEO

Many testimonials and letters of recognition/thanks for CF families, friends and large donors

Lutheran Child and Family Services Dec '05- Oct'06

Special Events Manager

Oversaw all logistics and committee needs for several large projects - statewide:

Northern IL Golf Outing, Central IL Golf Outing, Southern IL Golf Outing, Annual Harvest Gala and smaller local events

Created, coordinated and distributed marketing materials (press releases, save the dates, invites, post releases, event reports, verbiage for the event's webpage)

Oversaw the coordination and helped in solicitation of auction items, in kind donations and volunteers for committee and "day of" help

Oversaw all budgets for events and remained in the guidelines/best practices

Thresholds Psychiatric Rehabilitation Centers Theatre Arts Project July '05-October '05

Marketing/PR Associate - Temporary Consulting Position

Coordinated and distributed marketing materials (press releases, posters, postcards, opening night invitations, etc.) for the two week run of the 16th annual theatre project show.

Cold called, followed up and created relationships with the media

Cold called, followed up and created relationships with local universities, high schools, community centers, etc... for the project's inaugural city tour

Worked with the Director of Development, Vice President of External Affairs, Director and Managing Director to create a comprehensive Theatre Arts Project PR/Media package for upcoming shows.

SOS Children's Villages Illinois March '04-July '05

Development Associate

Daily tasks included: Working with the CEO on special projects, fundraisers and Board relations; Assist with the Capital Campaign; Initiate and create interim PR materials and work closely with Web Designer to re-design and re-launch the website; Professional Board Liaison; Special Events Coordinator

Special Event Activities:

Kaboom! - Helped coordinate community and corporate volunteers, food and actual build of a playground at the Lockport Village location

Balloonfest/Garage Sale - Worked closely with the Community Advisory Board and assisted with volunteer coordination, layout, prizes, demonstrations, PR, crafters and day-of "behind the scenes" work

Screamin' October Soiree - Worked closely with the Professional Board to secure donations, decorations, volunteers and certificates. Was the staff liaison in charge of venue, silent auction, check in/check out, ticket sales, and day-of "behind the scenes" work

Rotary International Jan. '03-Jan. '04

Logistics Coordinator, International Meetings Department

Daily tasks included: Scheduling site visits and appointments; Keeping the work schedule for the Logistics team; Assist the Transportation and Banqueting Manager in seating assignments and arranging all senior leader transportation; Support all other Logistics team members

Chicago Botanic Garden Feb.-Nov. 2002

Coordinator, Auxiliaries

Daily tasks included: Handle large mailings; Organize all Board of Directors, Woman's Board and Guild Meetings; Liaison to all three boards; Support Manager and Director.

Special Event Activities:

Harvest Ball - Helped organize 400+ sit down dinner with silent and live auction, which generated over $80,000 in revenue

Guild Summer Dinner - Helped organize layout, cocktails and dinner

Bonsai Breakfast - Compiled large guest list, handled menu, room layout and music

Woman's Board Bulb and Plant Sale - Organized raffle and check out

Providence-St. Mel School 2001-2002

Development Manager, Corporation and Foundation Relations

Logistical Coordinator for "Celebration", annual fundraising dinner for over 700 guests -

Responsibilities included: menu selection and banquet point person, audio/visual effects for slide show, invitation/seating arrangements

Assist in organizing "Class Acts", quarterly donor visiting days

Arrange and give tours to prospective donors

Submit grant proposals and annual reports

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