MARSHA

BURTON

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601-***-****

Bentonia, MS 39040

Self-motivated development professional well-versed in individual, corporate and foundation fundraising techniques. Excellent track record of managing donor relationships and identifying new partnerships to increase fundraising support.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Selected as Top 40 Under 40 by the Mississippi Business Journal. Selected as one of Mississippi's Leading Business Women by the Mississippi Business Journal.

Selected as one of 22 finalist for Leading Business Women in a decade by the Mississippi Business Journal.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Catholic Charities, Inc. - Senior Engagement & Major Gifts Officer Ridgeland, MS • 12/2022 - Current

WORK HISTORY

Coordinated events to encourage community involvement and increase awareness of organization's mission.

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• Planned and implemented fundraising events.

Created and implemented fundraising plans to encourage donations and distribute funding.

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Proposed fundraising opportunities to potential donors to increase sources of funding.

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Attended events to develop professional network of potential donors.

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Planned and organized special events, solicited corporate sponsorships, and set up matching gift donations to reach financial targets.

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Managed budgets for events and campaigns, keeping financial goals on track.

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• Developed and implemented marketing campaigns targeting donors. Strategized with client development team members to manage budget and synchronize volunteer efforts to boost funding initiatives.

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Analyzed current and potential donor data to identify demographics and trends.

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Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

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• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations. SKILLS

• Financial Reporting

• Charitable Donations

• Community Networking

• Campaign Development

• Donation Solicitation

• Documentation and Reporting

• Partnership Development

• Event Planning and Execution

• Event Planning

• Networking

• Data Analysis

• Strategic Thinking

University of Mississippi Medical

Center

Jackson, MS • 05/2022

Master of Science: Health Systems

Administration

University of Mississippi Medical

Center

Jackson, MS • 05/2020

Bachelor of Science: Health

Administration

EDUCATION

University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC - Grateful Patient Liaison

Jackson, MS • 06/2014 - 12/2022

Identify wealth potential patients through Donor Search platform from the hospital daily census.

Engage with high profile patients during hospital stay to ensure they receive excellent service.

Communicate giving opportunities with patients two weeks after discharge.

Establish a grateful patient advisory board with current donors. Host an annual reception for grateful patients to present projects funded by grateful patients and present future needs. Attend faculty meetings with department chairs to identify their financial needs.

Coordinate major gifts from donors and maintain correspondence in Razor's Edge donor database.

Print Placements, Inc. - President

Bentonia, MS • 06/1995 - 06/2014

• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

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Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

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• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement. Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

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Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

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• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic. Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

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Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.

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Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.

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Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.

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Established innovative policies to improve organizational performance and increase customer satisfaction.

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Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.

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Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance..

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