Sarah Pinder

*** *. ******** * Lansing, MI *****

Phone: 517-***-**** * E-mail: acb8w3@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824

• Bachelor of Arts, with a major in Communications and a specialization in public relations

• Cumulative GPA: 3.29/4.0 Major GPA: 3.31/4.0

Work Experience

Development Director Boys & Girls Club of Greater Flint

July 2010 – Present Flint, MI 48506

• Write, design and distribute monthly e-newsletter.

• Manage and update website design and content.

• Promote special events and newsworthy happenings through press releases, media

interviews, social media sites and presentations to community groups.

• Generate funding through grant proposals, special events, annual campaign, major gifts,

corporate relationships, etc.

• Manage donor records, solicitations and acknowledgments.

• Work cooperatively with Board Members and volunteers on various programs and events.

Special Events Coordinator Boys & Girls Club of Greater Flint

May 2009 – July 2010 Flint, MI 48506

• Organize and carryout fundraising events including golf outing and Steak Dinner.

• Write and send out press releases for newsworthy events and happenings.

• Prepare and send out the Annual Fund Campaign newsletter and solicitation.

Development Officer IMA Recreation Association

April 2007 – October 2010 Burton, MI 48509

• Write and manage grants from local foundations.

• Maintain and edit website including online event registration.

• Plan and execute special fundraising events including Wine, Women and Chocolate,

Community Salute and Kids Golf Classic.

Events and Activities Coordinator Big Brothers Big Sisters Michigan Capital Region

May 2005 – August 2006 Lansing, MI 48906

• Send out weekly e-newsletter.

• Ensure web page content is current and write a monthly newspaper article.

• Coordinated six different Bowl For Kids’ Sake fundraising events.

• Planned Annual Dinner; including working with local radio and television stations.

• Obtained sponsor money and coordinated volunteers for Golf For Kids’ Sake event.

Public Relations Intern Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Lansing

August 2004 – December 2004 Lansing, MI 48906

• Helped organize and raise funds for the Centennial Dinner celebration.

• In charge of the “Bonus Program” for matches.

Volunteer Commitments

• Burton Rotary Club President

• American Red Cross, Mid-Michigan Chapter Blood Donor & Gift Wrapping Fundraiser

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and Publisher.

• Skilled in web site editing and social media marketing.

• Talented with Basic Funder and Gift Works donor management software.

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