Bonita C. Hoke

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Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania 17026

717-***-****

acxct4@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile

Highly motivated, dedicated professional experienced in program development, fundraising, public policy research, public relations, analysis, budget administration, and office management. Proven ability to work with diverse groups and build strong consensus among team members. Articulate communicator with excellent presentation, negotiation, and motivational skills. Experienced in working closely with staff, individuals, media, government agencies, and elected officials. Demonstrated commitment to producing high quality results and exceeded levels of expectations. Experienced in Microsoft Windows, Word, Publisher, Excel, and Powerpoint applications.

Professional Experience

Current Employment: Membership Development Coordinator (Part-time, working from home)

PennFuture 610 North Third Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101-1113

Contract time period: March 2016-January 2017

Executive Director, Full-time September 4, 2001-August 8, 2015

League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (LWVPA) Hours/week 40.0

226 Forster Street Salary/year avg. $47,000

Harrisburg, PA 17102-3220

As an Executive Director my duties included: grant writing and reporting, fundraising and award events, budget preparation, board meeting coordination, training seminars, membership development, and overall oversight of the League’s state office which encompasses two separate corporations.

Interfaced daily with the board president and off-board specialists to assist and keep them informed about internal financial, management, and legislative issues.

Developed and implemented a 12-month cash-flow spreadsheet and lead budget discussions on board conference calls and board meetings. This initiative allowed the board understanding of the League’s complex financial reports generated by the office manager.

Advised the board regarding its investments which led to a full liquidation of all its mutual fund investments ($150,000+) into more conservative but steady investments that have continued to grow despite recent years’ declines in the stock market.

Collaborated with board committees to amend League by-laws and organizational policies.

Researched and acquired grants that expanded the League’s presence while providing funding for short-term contractors to perform grant deliverables. Since 2000, the League is a nonprofit organization that cut back on expenses by economizing on supplies, energy, and staff while expanding on League capacity in assisting volunteers to take on various tasks.

Executive Director January 2000-July 2001

Pennsylvania Congress of Hours/week 35.0

Parents and Teachers (PAPTA) Salary/year/avg. $35,000

As an Executive Director, my duties included Operation Management of the PAPTA’s state office and supervised one staffer in Harrisburg, PA. Due to program financial cutbacks, after six months this position was downgraded to an office manager status.

Development Director, Full-time December, 1998-2000

Preservation Pennsylvania (PPA) Hours/week 37.5

Salary/year/avg. $40,000

As a Development Director, my duties included:

Managing major gifts and grant programs for PPA, a 501 (c) (3) organization focused on historic preservation and revitalization of downtown areas.

Conducting and coordinating large and small fundraisers across the Commonwealth, working with a board of directors and was responsible for the annual historic preservation awards held in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Facilitating, expanding and implementing PPA’s base of supporting members through direct mail and other methods.

Executive Director, Full-time 1989-1998

Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs (PFSC) Hours/week 35.0

and Pennsylvania Wildlife Federation Salary/year/avg. $41,000

As an Executive Director, my duties included:

Executive and operation management of two non-profit organizations simultaneously.

Managed and provided leadership over a staff of 32 persons which included field and phone canvassing operations.

Reported daily to two volunteer boards of directors and proactively administered efforts of PSFC (Pennsylvania affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation) in a diverse range of environmental and conservation initiatives to ensure seamless program operations.

Primary spokesperson for both PFSC and Pennsylvania Wildlife Federation at meetings, press conferences, and fundraising events.

As a result, promoted from within the organization to Executive Director.

Membership Development/Special Projects Coordinator 1985

Pennsylvania Wildlife Federation.

Part-time (1985)

Administrative Assistant, Part-time 1985

Walter Pomeroy, Executive Director

National Audubon Society

Administrative Assistant 1981-1985

Larry J. Schweiger, Eastern Great Lakes Regional Executive

National Wildlife Federation

Education and Training

Bermudian Springs High School, York Springs, Pennsylvania (1965)

Kutztown University (1965-1966)

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