Manager Development

Mark Zastrow

Email: *********@********.***

Address: **** ***** **.

City: Fort Atkinson

State: WI

Zip: 53538

Country: USA

Phone: 920-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $50,000

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MARK ZASTROW

1331 Erick Street 920-***-****

Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 ***********@*****.***

CAREER PROFILE

Extensive experience as a donor relations manager and a proven track record in fostering and nurturing long-term growth. Ability to develop and implement feasible timelines and budgets has led to my career progression, along with my ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams to expand products and services. Key player in securing resources for community and economic development. Highly effective in establishing relationships with organizations and maintaining lasting business relationships. Eager to take on projects from senior officers in order to spur growth as a business professional. Takes a hands-on approach to assignments while always willing to go the second mile. Seeking to utilize my experience to take that next step in my career with a respected organization that rewards hard work and proven track record of success.

AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE

Business Development

Donor Relations

C-Level Relations

Prospect Research

Strategic Moves Management

Critical Communication Skills

Volunteer Recruitment

Grant Writing

Relationship Building

Professional Experience

Bethesda Lutheran Communities, Inc., Watertown, WI 2007 to 2012

Non-profit organization that provides services and supports to individuals with cognitive disabilities

Corporate & Foundation Relations, National Director (2010 to 2012)

Major Gifts Officer (2007 to 2010)

From a newly created position as Director, generated best practices ensuring a schedule for soliciting grants, sponsorships and other gifts from organizations. Spearheaded special projects for the VP of Development, including research, timely reports and written donor communication projects. Responsible for meeting targeted annual giving fund.

Key Accomplishments:

Successfully moved yearly donors to planned 5-figure gifts in never before solicited areas

Increased corporate sponsorship participation by 10+%

Developed proficiency in Raisers Edge, Wealth Point, Foundation Search and Guide Star

Exceeded personal goals during 2 difficult raising years, 2010-2012

Used $100,000 in funding to provide 30+ AEDs to schools, public buildings, police/fire vehicles, non-profits and churches

Self, Multi-Line Independent Representative, WI, IL, MN, MI & IN 2002 to 2007

Insurance and Retirement Planning Professional (WI Insurance License Holder)

City of Fort Atkinson, Fort Atkinson, WI 2000 to 2010

City Councilman

Served as Council President for 3 terms. Chaired ad-hoc committee who evaluated and rewrote 20 year smart growth master plan. Helped to improve community quality of life and economic development.

Related Experience

Interim Manager, The Beloit Inn, Beloit, WI

Business Development Manager, Fort Healthcare, Fort Atkinson, WI

Director of Managed Care, Headley Health Enterprises, Racine, WI

Training and Development Manager, SC Johnson Wax, Racine, WI

Education and Training

Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, WI, 1977

(12 credits towards MBA)

Graduate and Facilitator of Project LEAD

Member, Partnership for Planned Philanthropy and the Association of Lutheran Development Executives

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