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Heather Gennette, CFRE

*** * **** **, *********, KS 66901 785-***-**** **********@*****.***

CORE QUALIFICATION

Ability to manage teams and individuals to enable them to perform to their fullest potential; set clear expectations and demand high performance

Strong communication skills including the ability to communicate with all sectors, and excellent writing/public speaking skills

Highly organized, able to meet deadlines, able to multi-task, and perform well under pressure.

Coordinated with other agencies and professionals to ensure that donor’s needs were met in a timely and efficient manner.

Highly motivated with the ability to work with little direct supervision; great teamwork skills and a positive attitude.

EDUCATION

Masters in Professional Studies 2019 - 2021

Organizational Leadership

Fort Hays State University – Hays, KS

Bachelor of Science Degree: Apparel and Textile, Apparel Marketing 2007 - 2010

Kansas State University – Manhattan, KS

Cloud County Community College – Concordia, KS 2006 - 2007

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Microsoft Office Word

Microsoft Office Excel

Microsoft Office PowerPoint

Microsoft Office Publisher

Grant Writing

Fundraising

Adobe InDesign

Jenzabar EX

Adaptability

Time Management

Active Listening

Decision-Maker

Adobe Photoshop

Attention to Detail

Program Development

Organization Skills

Problem Resolution

Self-Presentation

Project Management

Strategic Planning

WORK EXPERIENCE

Foundation Executive Director Feb 2017 – Present

Cloud County Community College – Concordia, KS

Oversees the Foundation's scholarship and grant programs and ensures that those further the Foundation and college mission and strategic goals, such as database management, donor acknowledgment, and communications.

Write and develop successful grants for various programs within the College.

Collaborate with faculty to enhance their research collaboration with corporations and foundations.

Establish best practices in all areas of operation as an endowed private foundation to ensure the Foundation’s sustainability and success.

Plan, prioritize and ensure that internal processes and programs are efficient, effective, and reflect best practices.

Developed and implemented a strategic plan to increase the organization’s visibility, membership, and fundraising capabilities.

Write and develop successful grants for various programs within the College.

Foundation Interim Executive Director July 2016 – Jan 2017

Cloud County Community College – Concordia, KS

Developed operating plan and budget to implement activities that will result in the development of new funds and new donors.

Proven expertise in developing and maintaining networks among major individual philanthropic donors and family foundations.

Collaborated with College staff to ensure that publications and websites include donor-focused content, including stories and statistics that demonstrate the impact of a donor's gift.

Facilitated strategic planning meetings for the Foundation's Board of Directors in directing the Foundation's work.

Represented the Foundation to the community and managed to fundraise.

Designed and managed a new comprehensive stewardship plan for donors.

Foundation Coordinator of Fundraising and Alumni Relations Oct 2010 – Jul 2016

Cloud County Community College – Concordia, KS

Developed a means for continued Board education in the areas of the Foundation’s grantmaking, the mechanics of foundation governance, and issues affecting the philanthropic community at large.

Coordinated successful special events and fund-raising campaigns that helped generate major funds for school needs.

Improved existing fund-raising campaigns to increase annual giving by 117% over five years.

Cultivated relationships with alumni and donors of the College.

Communicated using social media and publications to enhance affinity with the college.

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