DARYL J. THOMAS

* **** ***** ****, **** #***, Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865

724-***-**** • ad45y2@r.postjobfree.com

Experienced professional whose accomplishments reflect exceptional business development instincts, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to organizational growth. Develops and implements innovative programs on a strict budget generating large profits. Able to solicit and secure gifts for campaigns and programs to increase operational efficiency.

Experience

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Diocese of Providence, Providence, RI

2020 - 2022

• Develop and implement the annual Catholic Charity Appeal, in coordination with the Director, to include strategic planning and gift solicitation while utilizing the concepts and principles of Christian Stewardship

• Establish and maintain strong positive working relationships with the pastors and lay leaders in order to foster a spirit of cooperation, trust, and commitment

• Guide parishes on fundraising and development initiatives including conducting a capital campaign involving feasibility, interviewing firms, and campaign case statements

• Assist parishes in creating or improving their online giving platform

• Coordinated the remaining Grateful for God’s Providence, campaign activity, in conjunction with the Director, including the final phase or Block 5. The overall campaign aimed to raise $50 million and surpassed this goal by approximately $4 million.

• Manage and implement an effective strategy to monitor redemption of the Grateful for God’s Providence campaign alongside the Director

• Present at deanery, finance council, or parish council meetings as needed

• Oversee development support staff and perform other related duties as assigned

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE & VICE PRESIDENT

Guidance In Giving Inc., Palm City, FL & Bayport, NY 2013 - 2020 & 2001 - 2009

• Served as the Executive Director for several multi-million dollar regional fundraising campaigns across the country

• Directly responsible for raising over $250 million dollars in total gifts

• Essential part of capital campaigns raising in excess of $500 million collectively

• Produced campaign marketing materials including brochures, invitations, newsletters, videos, follow-up letters, weekly progress reports, and various other marketing efforts

• Developed, supervised, and coordinated all phases of capital campaign fundraising which included conducting feasibility studies, cultivating major gift prospects, coordinating major gift receptions and events, managing multiple campaigns, supervising and training campaign staff, developing and implementing campaign strategies, conducting weekly staff meetings, and auditing financial campaign records

• Created, coordinated, and conducted sales presentations which resulted in additional revenue

DIRECTOR OF CAMPAIGN OPERATIONS

New College of Florida, Sarasota, FL

2011 - 2013

• Oversaw day-to-day operations of $60 million initiative including strategy, committee coordination, prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, while creating a teamwork approach and environment

• Developed strategic messaging and marketing plan for comprehensive planned giving program in conjunction with the Annual Appeal and other Foundation appeals

• Supervised prospect research process by arranging and mentoring a student research team in coordination with development staff

• Initiated a comprehensive corporate outreach program for event sponsorships and acquired internship opportunities

• Served as the liaison to area Chambers of Commerce and Young Professional Groups to develop the best overall strategies to engage business leaders and forge community relationships

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

IMG Academies/IMG Pendleton School, Bradenton, FL

2010 - 2011

• Established an Academy-wide development effort, with a goal of $200 million toward future campus master plan and for the newly established Foundation, to provide tuition assistance for less fortunate students

• Developed and managed donor tracking system

• Identified, qualified and cultivated prospects for appropriate solicitation

• Created the Office of Alumni Relations and coordinated regional and local Alumni Events

DIRECTOR, MAJOR GIFTS

American College of Rheumatology Research & Education Foundation, Atlanta, GA 2009 - 2010

• Identified, qualified, cultivated, solicited, and managed stewardship of current major gift and high-ranking prospects from new and existing donor prospects

• Implemented a new planned giving program to increase the corpus of the Foundation endowment, resulting in commitments totaling over $500,000 within the first year

• Coordinated foundation leadership and volunteers for committee involvement

• Created and conducted quarterly presentations to the board of directors

• Communicated progress and development of strategic plan objectives through oral, written, and PowerPoint presentations

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Sports Communication

Minor: Public Relations

Bethany College, Bethany, WV

Relevant Skills

Organizational Skills/Project Management

Successfully organized and managed all aspects of several, multi-million dollar fundraising projects resulting in over $200 million in increased revenue for clients nationwide, in addition to other programs in community and non-profit settings.

Relationship Building/Strategic Partnership Development Successfully develop and build long lasting relationships with members of the community from a diverse demographic and connect those individuals and businesses with mutually beneficial opportunities and partnerships.

Public Speaking

Extensive public speaking experience includes active leadership roles in the development and/or delivery of numerous presentations and programs in both non-profit and community settings. Unique Strengths

My top five unique strengths are: Communication, Positivity, Developer, Includer, and Harmony. Proficient in Microsoft Office

References Available Upon Request

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