ANDREA EIFFERT
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PROGRAM AND EVENT DESIGN• VOLUNTEER AND DONOR ENGAGEMENT• GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP ALLOCATION• NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
SUNY @ Cortland
Certificate Nonprofit Management
University of Illinois, Chicago
CERTIFICATIONS
Writing Effective Grant Proposals
(State College of Florida) – Mar
2020
PROFICIENCIES
Relationship Building
Leadership/Management Skills
Systems and Workflow Strategist
Self-Motivated
Team Player
Strategic Planning
Organized / Detail-Oriented
High-Level Problem Solving
Strong Verbal, Written, Presentation,
& Interpersonal Communication
Grant Writing and Allocations
TECHNICAL SKILLS
CRM Software (Blackbaud &
Shulcloud)
Microsoft Office Suite
Canva
Mailchimp
Jotform
Survey Monkey
Constant Contact
Freshdesk/Freshworks
INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
Swimming
Running
Boating
Hiking
Reading
Cooking
Tie-Dye
Innovative and passionate nonprofit professional with over 16 years of experience. Looking to join a cohesive team for meaningful work at a mission-driven nonprofit organization. WORK EXPERIENCE
Director of Communications and Programming
Temple Sinai Sarasota, FL Jan 2021 to Present
Conceptualize, curate and implement educational, social and cultural programs designed to engage target demographic.
Formed volunteer committees as engagement tool to empower and cultivate future leadership.
Oversee, manage and coordinate all communications and marketing campaigns.
Gate keeper for outward facing synagogue calendar.
Supervise three marketing team professionals.
Teen and Family Program Coordinator
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee Sarasota, FL 2015 to 2020
Responsible for all programs and engagement initiatives for families with children, from infancy through high school, including PJ Library and Shapiro Teen Engagement Program, increasing engagement across all programs.
Lead staff person for four missions to Israel.
Oversight of $250,000 program and scholarship budgets.
Supervised three staff, five volunteer committees and headed multiple collaborative, large-scale community events.
Development Manager
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee Sarasota, FL 2014 to 2015
Assisted development team with planning and coordinating development goals and donor moves management.
Prepared development reports for board of directors and fundraising materials, including telemarketing and mail campaigns, for targeted donors.
Coordinated large-scale community and fundraising events, such as a 450-participant women’s luncheon and a 500-participant lecture.
Youth Director
Temple Sinai Sarasota, FL 2006 to 2013
Launched youth group program for teens specializing in leadership development, social engagement and experiential learning.
Spearheaded 250 participant weekend-long youth group convention, managing all components, including housing, budget and programming.
Engaged lay leaders and volunteers through committee work, program planning and community building.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Generation Now Fellow
The Jewish Education Project United States 2019 to 2021
Highly selective fellowship for national, senior-level teen engagement professionals.
Learned and worked together with cohort to integrate outcomes-based thinking and advance the field of Jewish Teen Engagement.
PEP-RJ Member
Program and Engagement Professional – Reform Judaism United States 2021 to Present
Co-lead monthly meeting for professional association affiliated with Union for Reform Judaism focused on networking, professional development, and sharing best practices among Jewish professionals
Franchisee
Auntie Anne’s Hand Rolled Soft Pretzels Sarasota, FL 2000 to 2006
Owner and operator of two franchise locations with combined annual gross sales of $650,000.
Oversaw daily operations, including supply ordering, stock inventory, banking, scheduling, and shift management.
Hired and trained employees, providing guidance and instruction, including coaching strategies for improved work efficiency and increased sales.