Chief Development Officer
Resume:
FUNDRAISING & DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL
Foundation Management Program Development
Dedicated, team-oriented professional with a comprehensive fundraising and development background, strong leadership skills, and the proven ability to advance organizational mission and goals.
Demonstrated proficiency in managing programs, coordinating events, cultivating relationships, and overseeing direct mail appeal and corporate partnership solicitation.
Proven expertise in applying a variety of effective methods to increase fundraising revenue, through annual giving, special events, corporate programs, planned gifts and other efforts.
Program Development
Fundraising Efforts
Corporate Partnership Solicitation
Foundation Management
Annual Giving
Report Analysis
Volunteer Management
Planned Gifts
Campaign Management
Event Coordination
Direct Mail Appeal
Marketing & Promotion
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION, Chicago, IL 2017-present
Director of Development, NAMA Foundation
The Director of Development position is responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of the NAMA Foundation. Including the development and execution of the strategic plan, ongoing sustainability of a robust and diverse fundraising effort as well as the organizational management and administration of scholarship and funding programs. Accomplishments include:
Using moves management, designed and implemented a new Strategic Partner program raising $1.3 million in 2017, $500,000 in 2018 and $250,000 in 2019.
Collaborated with Business Development in the procurement of multi-year major gift commitments. Largest commitments included one at $1 million and one at $750,000 from key donors.
Lead project manager in the development of two research publications vital to industry members.
Launched an internal campaign for a new named scholarship receiving 100% participation from staff.
Assisted in the development and execution of an Annual Sponsorship Program for key members.
Provided leadership to the NAMA Foundation Board of Trustees and committees. Led preparations for and played an active leadership role in board meetings.
Maintained and executed the Foundation’s strategic and operational plans.
Created and executed the development of the Foundation’s annual report.
MASSAGE THERAPY FOUNDATION, Evanston, IL 2014-2017
Development Manager
In collaboration with the Development Committee, the Development manager position develops, implements evaluate and refines fundraising and stewardship strategies to successfully support the mission of the foundation. Achievements include increase in annual individual giving of 15% over two years, an increase of special event attendance and revenue of over 55%, and an annual increase of corporate partnerships and contributions.
Implemented new CRM with an annual cost savings of $10K, plus numerous hours of staff resources.
Designed and implemented new business plans for special events and campaigns.
Manage Development Committee and three development workgroups relations.
Developed a new chapter or state fundraising campaign in collaboration with the national association.
EMERGENCY NURSES ASSOCIATION, Des Plaines, IL 2007-2014
Foundation Manager (2010-2014), Foundation Coordinator (2007-2010)
Foundation Manager charged with implementing fundraising efforts and executing programs. Achievements included: an increase of annual giving by an average by 7% yearly over the duration of six years; an increase of State Fundraising Challenge results by over 67%; and an annual increase of multi-year special event attendance and revenue.
Design business plans and implements according to plan and budget.
Develop annual Foundation scholarship and research grant programs, including coordinating development of the annual budget for the programs, release of annual application information, and coordination of the review process.
Manage ENA Foundation Board of Trustee relations and ensure minutes are drafted for Board of Trustee meetings.
Conduct and supervise Board of Trustee activities, such as volunteer scheduling and conference travel arrangements.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS, Rolling Meadows, IL 2003-2007
Development Coordinator
Primary responsibilities included managing fundraising efforts and executing programs, which included annual direct mail appeal, corporate partnership solicitation, planned giving and program management.
Developed and implemented annual silent auction event, increasing auction revenue by 43% and donation donations by 45%.
Created a more effective format for analyzing reports, to improve the annual fund and overall fundraising programs.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of General Studies, Organizational Management
NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY, Chicago, IL
Associate of the Arts, Merchandising & Marketing
WILBER WRIGHT COLLEGE, Chicago, IL
CERTIFICATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Certified Fundraising Executive
CFRE International
Michigan State University
Executive Development Program Completed in 2017
Professional Supervisor
Principles of Management Certificate Series – MRA
The Artful Asker
More Major Gifts Attendee
MEMBERSHIPS and ASSOCIATIONS
Member of the Association for Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
AFP Volunteer Mentor 2018/2019
Member of American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)
Member of Association Forum
Association Forum: Awards and Scholarship Committee, 2020/2021
Association Forum: Forum Forward Education Committee, 2018/19
Association Forum: Fundraising and Development SIG group, chair 2014, vice-chair 2013
Terri Bruce, CFRE
901 Center Street, #403
Des Plaines, IL 60016
adhr5j@r.postjobfree.com
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