Professional Experience Development

Jeremy Carrothers

** ******* ****** **** – London, ON – N6J 1M6 - 519-***-**** - ****************@*****.***

Summary of Qualifications

A leader with results driven, goal oriented, entrepreneurial mindset

Charismatic with outstanding relationship building and people skills, a strong negotiator

Excellent communication ability, strong presentation skills

Professionalism and tactfulness, always seeking to elevate company profile

Enthusiastic and disciplined, efficient under pressure and conflicting deadlines

Professional Experience

United Way London & Middlesex (July 2014 - Present)

Individual Giving Officer, Planned Gifts (Development)

Developed Legacy Giving and Memoriam Giving programs, establishing new revenue sources

Managed and built relationships with a client portfolio of 200+ individuals, exceeding goals

Cold calling and referral use for initiating face to face meetings

Network with allied professionals, initiating opportunities for new business development

Utilize client database to identify existing prospects and cultivate for increased relationships

Cultivate long time, loyal clients while deepening professionalism and encouraging increased engagement

Originated and developed new materials to influence growth of programs

Recruited and empowered a team of 3 individuals to support overall business activities

Extensive and consistent reporting of all outcomes, while always seeking self-improvement

World Vision Canada (October 2012 – July 2014)

Church Advisor (South Western Ontario)

•Built a portfolio of 100+ new clients within assigned territory

•Consistently exceeded targets of 3 - 5 face to face meetings per week, even in traditional down times

•Developed relationships and enlarged client base

•Researched and built a proposal for each organization for cold calling to create constant new leads source

•Oversaw all stages of the relationship, from identifying prospect to reporting results

•Developed marketing materials relevant to each need and relationship

•Created and presented before various audiences of 5 - 200+ individuals

King’s University College – Western University (10 month contract October 2011 – August 2012)

Interim Alumni & Development Officer (Alumni Events)

•Furthered relationships with key stakeholders of the College, including Board Members, Alumni and new and existing prospects

•Developed and implemented a plan to engage new and existing stakeholders

•Inception and facilitation of all alumni activities in conjunction with the Alumni Association Board

•Writing for web, print, and email campaigns to encourage increased attendance at all events

•Execution of all Homecoming activities and events for the College

•Development and implementation of activities for Spring Graduation

•Constantly developing new initiatives to engage students and new alumni

•Managing all alumni services and programs, from proposal to implementation to reporting

ShareLife - Arch Diocese of Toronto (January 2011 – October 2011)

Project Coordinator (Corporate and Major Gifts)

•Secure all levels of funding for the Annual Golf Tournament

•Build key relationships with potential sources of new revenue

•Research, identify and solicit new sources of funding

•Develop, encourage and nurture existing relationships into multiyear relationships

•Research and prepare customized reports and proposals for new sources of funding

•Create copy for direct mail, reports and online media streams

•Follow-up calls to lapsing clients, mitigating loss and encouraging continued relationships with the organization

Youth Employment Services YES (September 2008 – January 2011)

Resource Development Coordinator (Development & Communications)

•Identify and secure new sources of funding, creating organizational growth

•Establish multi-year partnerships in the corporate, foundational, and government sectors to leverage all revenue streams

•Manage an annual giving plan, increasing frequency and value of gifts from existing donors while creating the opportunity for increased revenue through new and improved marketing efforts

•Utilizing direct mail, phone campaigns and social media to reach new and existing donors

•Coordinating multi-tiered campaigns, allowing for maximum exposure to our products and services

•Crafting innovative and exciting proposals to new stakeholders

•Research and prepare detailed reporting (corporations, foundations, government)

Education

•CAGP (2014 – Present)

•Surviving the Minefield of Direct Mail - Mal Warwick (2007)

•Marketing 101 - AFP (2006)

•Bachelor of Arts - York University (1999-2004)

Volunteer Experience

•Board of Directors, Parkdale Community Information Centre

•Youth Employment Services YES

•Christian Children’s Fund of Canada

•Big Brothers of Canada

•Rotholme Women’s Shelter

References Available Upon Request

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