Todd J. Smith
A Senior Writer and Accomplished Fundraiser with demonstrated proficiency in conceptualization, composition, dissemination, marketing, and fundraising.
Professional Skills, Membership and Accomplishments
Computer Software Skills: Word, Outlook. Raiser’s Edge, inMotion Project Management, Windows
Membership: Chief Executive Officer’s Consulting Body
Accomplishments:
Senior-Level Writer Internal/External Communications Expert
Company Messaging Disseminator Marketing and Communications Strategist
Project Management Director Web Content/Social Media Creator
Writing and Fundraising Accomplishments
Created unified and compelling company messaging to 500,000 stakeholders
Composed persuasive collateral materials for seven satellite offices
Integrated case statement materials from seven company departments
Increased monthly donor membership by 1200% over a two-year period
Exceeded company’s fundraising financial target
Consistently elevated average gift
Employment
Episcopal See of Northern Colorado; Denver, CO
Senior Copywriter
(January 2015 – May 2020)
Conceptualize, create, and deploy collateral materials for company departments
Disseminate CEO’s vision and company’s mission to prominent stakeholders
Consult with executive directors and benefactors to achieve consistent messaging
Produce internal and external marketing materials for public consumption
Strategize, organize, and orchestrate publication materials for seven satellite offices
Publicize company’s mission and goals through various communication channels, including:
Speechwriting Corporate Messaging Resources Radio Spot Production
Mobile Communication Electronic Communication Brochure Conceptualization
Blog Compositions Email Drip-Campaign Production Journalistic Interviewing
Targeted Messaging Marketing Packets Editorial Compositions
Informational Emails Video Scripts Newsletters
Episcopal See of Northern Colorado, Denver, CO
Director of Annual Giving
(December 1996 – January 2015)
Directed staff, volunteers, and components of an annual fund drive
Created collateral and marketing materials
Spearheaded all phases and facets of fundraising efforts
Coordinated and directed electronic messaging
Maintained seat on Committee of Vicars and Directors (Executive Council)
Administered the department’s $500,000 budget
The White House; Washington, DC
Presidential Correspondence Analyst
(February 1986 – January 1989)
Assessed and analyzed communication addressed to the President of the United States
Assigned presidential correspondence to White House personnel or the President’s Cabinet
Accomplished assigned West Wing functions
Education
Cardinal Newman College; St. Louis, MO
Bachelor of Arts, English
Certification
Social Media, 2020
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