High School Marketing
Resume:
Debra G. First
Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118
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To apply my experience in fundraising, relationship building, cultivation, and overall business acumen in furthering the success of an aggressive leader in nonprofit. My strengths have always been in connecting with people, being at ease listening to their passion, and making them feel comfortable and valued.
2012 – Present Benedictine High School, Cleveland, OH
Director, Major Gifts and Special Events
Work closely with Development Staff and Board to develop close relationships with alumni, donors, and the community at large to generate continued revenue for Benedictine High School
Coordinator for the Blue & White Gala, the largest fund-raising event for the school, grossing greater $350k annually. Expanded the gross giving by 100% in 4 years.
Increased the giving of client portfolio 25% in two years
2014 – Present Effective Leadership Academy, Beachwood, OH
Director, Fundraising
Work closely with CEO and board to align growth strategy through the following vehicles:
oInitiated first fundraising event doubling expectation of income
oInitiated a quarterly newsletter and Annual Fund campaign
oGrants
oMet key donors and managing board financial involvement
oAlumni relations
2011 – 2012 Benedictine High School, Cleveland, OH
Director, Marketing
Created media wide email blast for school news releases
Developed all marketing and communications collateral for school, involving written,
visual, and oral communication
Coordinator for Blue & White Gala
Organized and curated archives of photography, print and physical media for school
Introduced Roar Magazine, a novel marketing publication targeting prospective
new students and families
School main photographer for publications and events
2010 Authored, “Founded In Faith – Cleveland’s Lost Catholic Legacy.”
Cleveland Landmarks Press, Cleveland, OH
Authored a photographic journal, chronicling the closure of Catholic churches in the
Cleveland Diocese
1992 – Present Debra First Photography, Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Prospected opportunities with clients and events
Managed cash flow and related business functions
Commission and non-commission work
Annual reports
Marketing and merchandising work
Portraiture
Events
2002 – 2005 Coventry Elementary, Cleveland Heights, Ohio
ARTSMART Program
Parade the Circle
1992 – 1996 Art Program Coordinator – Judson Retirement Community, Cleveland, Ohio.
Established weekly programs for residents using multiple media
Coordinated field trips to various art museums and private collections
Coordinated volunteers to supplement staff efforts
1994Girl Scouts – Cleveland, Ohio
Co-taught a six-week photography course to girls that culminated in a juried art show
1992 – 1993 Phoenix Place – Cleveland, Ohio
Taught photography and art to physically and mentally challenged children
1992Parmadale – Parma, Ohio
Taught photography and art to mentally challenged boys, aged 12-20.
Board Activity:
Fairhill Institute for the Elderly
National Conference for Christians and Jews (NCCJ)
New Organization for Visual Arts (NOVA)
Shoes for Kids
Harvest for Hunger
Education:
B.F.A. Cleveland Institute of Art. 1992.
Shortcourse. Notre Dame University. 2013.
Skills:
Knowledge of primary aspects of fundraising
Experience with Blackbaud and Raiser’s Edge software
Superior ability to generate relations and cultivate individual and corporate clients
Proven teaching and mentoring abilities with persons/students of various ages
Excellent written and communication skills
Successful entrepreneur and business owner
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