Development Management

Carla Bennett

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City: Roslindale

State: MA

Zip: 02131

Country: USA

Phone: 617-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $60,000

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CARLA E. BENNETT

82 BRADWOOD STREET - ROSLINDALE, MA 02131

H: 617-***-**** C: 617-***-****

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BACKGROUND SUMMARY:

Development professional with proven success in effectively planning and directing the solicitation of major gifts to secure funding for organizations through local and national foundations, corporations and high net worth philanthropic individuals. Highly skilled in developing comprehensive fundraising strategies, cost effective special events, board development, capital campaigns and community partnerships.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Present: AABA aaa Boston, MA aaa Capital Campaign Consultant

Completing a $2 million capital campaign in support of Cheriton Heights, an affordable senior housing complex; developing campaign strategy and solicitation materials; identifying prospects; assisting in special events.

2008-2011: Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership aaa Boston, MA - Director of Development

Cultivated high-potential donors and prospects; tracked all relationships and ensure appropriate high quality-communication; developed realistic fundraising strategy with Board of Directors; received $500,000 grant from the Boston Foundation; $653,000 grant from the Oak Foundation; identified new funding sources from corporations, government and philanthropic individuals. Increased revenue of four annual fundraising events from $70,000 to $165,000 in first year; developed first Donor Appreciation Breakfast; Friendraiser concept with board involvement; managed outside corporate projects such as: Back Pack Project, Sleep Tight Initiative, Welcome Home Baskets, Holiday Coat Drive. Managed three Boston Marathon initiatives increasing revenue by 75%. Developed Planned Giving Program and Young Professional Group; marketing and branding of organization message; high quality brochures and annual appeals consistent with vision and mission of organization; began moving organization into social media and other methods of fundraising.

2005 - 2008: ACCESS-Action Center for Educational Services & Scholarships aaa Boston, MA- Director of Development

Assumed role as first development professional for organization; developed strategy for a comprehensive fundraising plan; researched new sources of funding from corporations, foundations and trusts; developed concept for annual appeal; managed annual fundraising Gala.

aa Fundraising Gala Income: $360,000; increase from $189,000 from previous year;

aa Secured $895,000 total funding from corporations, foundations, trusts, individual gifts in first year;

aa Developed Prospect List of key donors at levels exceeding $25,000 and implemented plan to secure gifts;

aa Solidified relationships with elected officials both state and city; local chambers and business associations;

2004-2005: The May Institute aaa Norwood, Massachusetts aaa Senior Major Gifts Officer

aa Responsibilities included the identification and cultivation of major gifts and planned giving prospects.

aa Developed Plan for Philanthropy and Capital Campaign Document; coordinated new marketing initiatives;

aa Researched new funding opportunities including, federal, foundation and corporate sources for support;

aa Produced grant proposals and strategic planning initiatives, supervised database management, gift entry and acknowledgements; and conceptualized format for 50th Anniversary Appeal.

1997-2004: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences aaa Boston & Worcester, Massachusetts

Associate V.P. Institutional Advancement

Position reported directly to the President and worked very closely with the Board of Trustees, Alumni Board, Presidentaaas Cabinet, Provost, Deans and Department Heads; managed staff of twelve with department budget of $1.2 million.

Development and Alumni Relations:

Responsibilities included the cultivation of a diverse alumnus locally and nationally through innovative and effective strategies including generation focused events, stewardship and development of regional chapters.

aa Identified and secured high net worth individuals for major gifts from $25,000 to $2,000,000 in support of Capital Campaigns for Boston, Worcester and Manchester, NH.

aa Managed Annual Giving Program increasing to $500,000 in first year; researched and cultivated major gift opportunities; prepared all presentations for solicitation by President and Trustees;

aa Developed concept for first Presidentaaas Circle, annual donor appreciation event for donors $1,000 and above.

Publications and Community Relations:

aa Revitalized the collegeaaas major publications, The Bulletin and Presidentaaas Newsletter; created the first Presidentaaas Report covering the first five years of activities of the current president

aa Assisted in the approval process of an Institutional Master Plan before the BRA and City of Boston that included construction and development projects in and around the Mission Hill neighborhood and the LMA.

aa Facilitated a positive dialogue with local businesses, community organizations, elected officials and residents.

aa Worked with community organizations in developing programs for MCPHS students and VISTA volunteers, such as: Mission Hill Walk for Health, Mission Main Streets Annual Clean-Up Program, Read-A-Loud Program, Somali Development Center, Project Hope, Sociedad Latina.

International Initiatives

Coordinated two conferences with the University of Havana School of Pharmacy aaa Havana Cuba; arranged travel for Senator George McGovern and Congressman James P. McGovern; planned receptions and coordinated press releases; assisted in an exchange with students from the College of Santa Maria in Arequipa, Peru; developed pharmacy exchange program for Peruvian students; managed receptions and communications with students.; researched and cultivated outside sources to sponsor international initiatives. Funding received from W.K. Kellogg Foundation, CVS Corporation Foundation, Citizens Bank, Bank of America.

Independent Consulting

1995-1997: Bennett & Associates aaa Boston, MA - Development and Capital Campaign Consultant

Cerebral Palsy of the South Shore aaa Quincy, Massachusetts

Framingham Civic League aaa Framingham, Massachusetts

Roche Family Community Center aaa Boston, Massachusetts

Boston Chamber of Neighborhood Commerce aaa Boston, Massachusetts

The League School aaa Walpole, Massachusetts

aa Capital Campaign coordinator for Cerebral Palsy, Roche Family Community Center, The League School; reviewed and advised on donor prospects; identified participants for Campaign Leadership; planned and provided guidance to special events; developed press releases, brochures, printed material.

aa Secured $1 million gift for Framingham Civic League; Humanitarian Agency of the Year Award.

aa Executive Director of Boston Chamber of Neighborhood Commerce; provided leadership and public relations.

Human Service Organizations

1984-1994: Joseph M. Smith Community Health Center aaa Brighton, MA - DOD and Public Affairs

Family Counseling & Guidance Centers, Inc. aaa Boston, MA - DOD and Public Relations

March of Dimes, Massachusetts Bay Chapter aaa Dedham, MA - Director of Corporate Development

Responsible for Board Development; prospect research; cultivation and solicitation of major gifts; publicity and marketing strategies; community partnerships; press releases and PSAaaas; program development and funding and managing special events; NFLPA Golf Classic; Gourmet Gala; Millie OaaaNeill Tribute Dinner, MOD - WalkAmerica.

EDUCATION: Medical Technology Program, Assoc. Degree (AD)-NEMC, Tufts University

Management Training Program aaa City of Boston

MetroWest Leadership Academy aaa Framingham, MA

HONORARIUM: Honorary Doctor of Science (ScD) aaa University of Santa Maria, Arequipa, Peru

ONGOING: WID/Simmons School of Management Executive Education, 2004 Program

PLAN - Master Gift Officer Training aaa Copley Raff, Inc., 2012 Program

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS

Association of Fundraising Professionals, Massachusetts Chapter

The Friday Forum

Women in Development

Latino Professional Network

Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce

Planned Giving Group of New England

New England Council

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