Service Human Resources

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DARCY H. LEE

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Phone 508-***-**** Email *******@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

**/**-*/** ********* Programs Manager & RSVP Project Director, OCES, Brockton & Plymouth, MA; Former Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer, Mayflower RSVP, Inc., Plymouth, MA

Direct the Corporation for National and Community Service’s Senior Corps program for Plymouth County. Oversaw 4 employees, $200,000 annual budget, 400+ volunteers and 70 nonprofit service partner stations for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. Reported directly to Board of Directors. Responsible for fiscal management, Federal and United Way grant writing and reporting, fundraising from individuals, corporations and foundations, National Days of Service programming, human resources, public relations, media relations, marketing (writer of press releases and newsletter and spokesperson for agency) and served as the local certifying agent for national President’s Volunteer Service Awards and Event. Served as local civic engagement spokesperson for the National Council on Aging’s Aging Mastery Program. Successfully completed and implemented a strategic plan for 2012-2015 and facilitated merger and acquisition of Mayflower RSVP from a stand-alone organization to a program of Old Colony Elder Services (effective April 1, 2015). 2/09-11/12 Principal & Chief Executive Officer, Alden Charles Associates, Plymouth, MA Seasoned fundraising professional served as lead agent for fundraising consulting firm specializing in strategic fundraising solutions for small to mid-size nonprofits, including general fundraising counsel, annual fund management, capital campaign counsel, feasibility studies, proposal and grant writing, onsite and offsite, short-term and long-term fundraising solutions, event planning, goal setting, strategic development planning, public relations strategies, planned giving, direct mail, prospect research and volunteer management. Client list includes Old Colony YMCA, Plymouth 400, Major Donors.com, Convergence, Inc., Boston Collegiate Charter School, Massachusetts 2020, The Center for Arabic Culture, Greater Plymouth County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Nonprofit Vote, Hope Floats Foundation, American Pennies for Hunger, and First Parish Meetinghouse, Church of the Pilgrims, among others.

2/08-2/09 Chief Development Officer, Center for Women & Enterprise, Boston, MA Served on senior level management team that oversaw budget of $2.5 million and 25 employees in three offices located in Boston and Worcester, MA and Providence, RI. Directly managed team of 3 professional staff and 20+ volunteers to raise $2.1 million annually from individuals, corporations, foundations and state and federal government to support educational programming, consulting, technical services, and economic development for women entrepreneurs and WBENC-certified businesses throughout New England. Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift donors in the $1,000 - $100,000 range, and supervise an annual auction that raised more than $450,000. Specialized in strategic development planning and program implementation. 3/05 – 2/08 Campaign & Development Director, Pilgrim Hall Museum, Plymouth, MA Successfully directed $3.4 million Campaign for Pilgrim Hall Museum over goal to its $4 million conclusion. Direct major giving, planned giving (created the Samuel and Bridget Fuller Society), annual fundraising, and membership activities. Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift donors, foundations, and businesses in the $500 - $500,000 range, including a $500,000 Trustee Challenge. Write grant proposals for funding from private 2

foundations and government sources. Oversee and manage federal, state, and local grants including a $300,000 NEH We the People Challenge Grant, $440,000 Community Preservation Act Funding Grant, $339,000 Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund Grant, and $100,000 state budget appropriation. Organize community-wide fundraising events, cultivation events, house parties, public kick-off party, and groundbreaking ceremony. Write newsletter and developed DVD to market Campaign and increase giving. Work directly with Campaign volunteers and Trustees on Steering, Foundations, and Business Committees. Represent Museum in the community and to local media outlets. Develop strategies to increase giving, and supervise Campaign and Development Coordinator. 8/03 – 2/05 Development Director, Orchard House – Home of the Alcotts, Concord, MA Direct and oversee all aspects of comprehensive development program – membership, annual appeal, capital giving, and major gifts. Responsible for soliciting and closing gifts and pledges from individuals and foundations in the $10,000-$500,000 range. Increased fundraising by 55% and 400 donors in first year as director. Created Corporate Sponsorship program. Wrote grant proposals and Federal appropriations requests. Worked closely with Executive Director and volunteer Campaign Steering Committee to develop strategies for future capital campaign. Represented Orchard House locally and nationally. Developed partnerships with community groups and museums to increase site’s visibility. Developed public relations strategy for development news. Supervised public relations and development volunteers. Oversaw implementation of Blackbaud The Raiser’s Edge 7.0.

10/98 - 8/03 Director/Senior Associate Director/Associate Director, The Clark Fund, Clark University, Worcester, MA

Directed $2.1 million annual fundraising program. Developed and implemented strategies to increase giving through Reunion Year Giving Program, Class Agent Program, Parents Association, and Phone Room Program. Responsible for personal solicitations of $2,000-

$25,000 in the United States and Great Britain to increase leadership level giving, coordinated annual events, and supervised 65 alumni and parent volunteers. Designed direct mail program to 20,000+ alumni, annual appeals, and web site updates. Oversaw departmental budget of $250,000+. Supervised full time staff of 5 and part time staff of 50. 6/96 - 10/98 Press Aide/Federal Grant Coordinator, Office of U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Boston, MA

Coordinated Massachusetts press events, wrote press releases, and maintained relationship with print, television, and radio press statewide. Served as spokesperson to local media. Worked on national and local news stories, including articles that appeared in the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Times, the Boston Globe and the Boston Herald, well as national television segments for the Today Show, and local television segments for WCVB-TV Channel 5, WHDH-TV Channel 7, WBZ-TV Channel 4, Fox News Channel 25, New England Cable News, and The 10 O’Clock News on Channel 56, Coordinated requests for federal grants and assisted communities and local agencies in securing funding.

4/95 - 6/96 Research Associate/Profile in Courage Award Coordinator, John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, Boston, MA

Identified major prospects and grants. Wrote, prepared and presented briefing materials for the internationally significant Profile in Courage Award Selection Committee. Key staff person on team that planned and implemented nationally broadcast Profile in Courage 3

Award event and the May Dinner. Key staff person on the team that coordinated Distinguished Foreign Visitor events honoring Czech Republic President Vaclav Havel, President of Ireland Mary Robinson, Prime Minister of Ireland Albert Reynolds, Prime Minister of Ireland Bertie Ahearn, President of Venezuela Rafael Caldera, President of Romania Ion Iliescu, and President of Armenia Levon Ter-Petrosyan. 12/92 - 4/95 Office Manager, John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, Boston, MA Managed all administrative aspects of nonprofit foundation office including daily operations, supervision of support staff, procurement, monthly revenue and expense reports, accounts payable and receivable, and human resources and benefits. Key staff person on the team that coordinated the 1993 Opening of the New Museum, working with Secret Service and responsible for placing 50 staff in positions for nationally broadcast event attended by President William Jefferson Clinton, Rosemary Clooney, and members of the Kennedy family, as well as dignitaries from President Kennedy’s administration, major donors, and politicians. Licensed copyrighted film to local, national and international media outlets. 9/89 - 12/92 Archives Technician, John F. Kennedy Library, Boston, MA Trained archivist with Top Secret clearance responsible for organizing and preserving historical materials related to foreign policy and national security. Assisted scholars and researchers with reference activities.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

MA, Liberal Arts, Clark University, Worcester, MA coursework completed BA, History, Marymount College (Fordham University), Tarrytown, NY, 1989 Diploma, Bishop Connolly High School, Fall River, MA Blackbaud The Raiser’s Edge, 2003 and 1995

Certificate in Management, Colleges of Worcester Consortium, 2002 Financial Analysis, Radcliffe College, Cambridge, MA, 1993 Accounting, Harvard Extension School, Cambridge, MA, 1993 Curatorial Intern, Newport Historical Society, Newport, RI, 1989 Shop Salesperson, New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford, MA, 1988 Intern, Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office, Wareham, MA, 1987 Licensed Insurance Agent, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

SKILLS

Public speaker, presenter and trainer. Excellent writing skills. Effective in managing governing bodies, such as boards of directors, advisory boards and committees. Trained historian and archivist. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Powerpoint, Blackbaud The Raiser’s Edge 7.0, Giftmaker Pro, Banner, Advocate 3.3, Volgistics, Donorperfect, website development, social media marketing (Constant Contact, MailChimp, Facebook, Twitter, etc.).

ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AWARDS, & ACTIVITIES

Member, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, 2016-present Presenter, Aging Mastery Program, Plymouth, Kingston, Duxbury, Marshfield and Rochester Councils on Aging, 2015

Roundtable Presenter, 2015 Atlantic Region National Service Training Conference, 2015 President, Massachusetts Senior Corps Association, 2013-2015 Vice President, Massachusetts Senior Corp Association, 2015-2016 Director, Greater Plymouth Performing Arts Center/The Spire Center, 2012-2013 Author of The Fantastic, Fabulous, Funny and Factual Follies of a Facebook Friend (Infinity Publishing, 2010). Member, Plymouth Rotary Club, 2005-2012

Trustee, Plymouth Antiquarian Society, 2010-2011

Presenter, MA AFP Conference, 2010

Presenter, MNN/AGM Conference and Expo, 2010

Presenter, New England Museum Association Annual Conference, 2009, 2010, 2011 Presenter, Center for Nonprofit Success’ Boston Fundraising Summit, 2009, 2010 Member, Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra Development Committee, 2009 – 2010 4

Co-Chair, White Cliffs Ladies Golf Marketing Committee, 2009 – 2010 Member, Alliance for Nonprofit Management, 2008-2012 Member, Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, 2008-present Member, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), 2004-present Member, The Pilgrim Society, 2005-present

Member, Women in Development of Greater Boston, 1995-1996; 2008-2012 Presenter, Cape Cod Philanthropy Day, 2007

Member, Massachusetts Cultural Coast, 2005-2008

Secretary, Dave Powers Foundation, 2005-2007

Member, New England Museum Association, 2004-2012

Volunteer, Boston Area Alumnae, Marymount College of Fordham University, 2004-2005 Member, Philanthropy Day 2005 Committee, Greater Lowell Community Foundation, 2004-2005 Member, Bay State Historical League, 2004

Presenter, Administrators Promoting Parent Involvement (APPI) Conference, 2002 Presenter, Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District I Conference, 2001 Member, APPI, 2001-2003

Member, Women in Development of Worcester, 1998-2004 Member, CASE District I, 1998-2003

Member, Junior League of Worcester, Inc., 1998-2000 Volunteer, WGBH Public Television, 1990-1994

Performance Award, John F. Kennedy Library, 1992

Medal for Excellence in History, Marymount College, 1989 References and Writing Samples Available Upon Request

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