Executive Strategist and Relationship Builder

Brady Smith 304-***-**** ************@*****.***

Director of Development

Resourceful and detail-oriented professional with a demonstrated history working in the non-profit organization management industry with a solid record of success in planning and coordinating fundraising events. Offering excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills and the ability to communicate with individuals by phone, email, and in-person. Recognized for building long-term relationships and developing successful strategies to meet non-profit goals. Excel and multi-task in a fast-paced, demanding environment while remaining focused and meeting multiple deadlines. Available to travel to meet the needs of the company and work evening and weekend events.

Fundraising Management & Marketing Project Coordination Program Management Presentation Building Networking Executive Leadership & Strategy Grant Writing Advocacy Management & Legislative Matters

Relationship Building Leadership / Team Building Public Speaking Staff Development Strategic Planning Data Management Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Salesforce, and Google Professional Experience

NW Works, Inc. Winchester, VA 6/2019 –

Present

Director of Development

Created, implemented, and executed a comprehensive strategic plan for fund development which involved three major areas of major gifts, grants, and special events.

Increased giving over 300% in first year of position by diversifying revenue streams

Implemented first donor-base for organization starting with 21 names; grown to 950+ since introducing software in June 2019.

Secured over $85,000 in new grant monies in FY19-20

Led first ‘Giving Tuesday’ campaign to secure funding for new computers/ met goal by year’s end.

Cut “overhead” costs to ensure 85%+ of money donated goes directly into programs

Achieved Gold Star Seal of Transparency through Guidestar

Led Board of Directors through culture change becoming a philanthropic minded Board- achieved 100% Board giving for first time in organization’s history

Served as legislative affairs advisor and advocated for clients and staff to be involved in legislative process during General Assembly and Federal legislation pertinent to our organization

Led COVID-19 legislative team and worked with federal representatives to advocate for specific nonprofit needs

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Rise Against Hunger Pittsburgh, PA 1/2017 –

5/2019

Assistant Program Manager

Advocate and deliver hunger education presentations to diverse crowds. Develop and implement marketing strategies to grow and improve the program. Cultivate meaningful relationships with donors and volunteers to promote and raise awareness. Collaborate with local media and elected officials to advocate and eliminate hunger in the local community and in developing countries.

Assisted in creating and implementing an advocacy program and serve as a mentor / trainer to new employees in leadership positions; tasked to raise $15K in 12 months and the group raised $23K.

Grew community ties through creation of a local board of influencers; trained group to become Champions of organization; groups have grown and brought in several new business opportunities under my leadership.

Key player in helping clients initiate local fundraisers totaling $1.2M+ since 2017; generated revenue by managing, recruiting, and expanding volunteer, donor, and sponsorship opportunities.

Appointed to grow current market by 15% within 18 months. Met face-to-face with 20 key accounts to build and foster relationships to continue partnerships and networked with influencers in the local community. Increased meals from 1.9 million in 2016 to 2.1 million in 2017 and ended 2018 with 2.3 million meals; exceeded goal and increased accounts and the total number of volunteers. TEDxStripDistrict Greater Pittsburgh Area 6/2017 – 5/2019

Curator / Executive Director

Founder of the organization and was recognized for Event of the Month for the organization’s inaugural event. Lead all production and planning for events as well as oversee logistics of each event including content production, stage management, technology, and video production.

Serve as the main point of contact for events while managing the executive team ensuring staff follows the rules and processes for each event.

Planned Pittsburgh’s top event of the season in 2017 and 2018 with sellout crowds Enterprise Holdings Spokane, WA 1/2016 – 1/2017

Management Trainee

Planned, prioritized, and organized the full spectrum of individual car rental from initial interaction with each customer ensuring quality customer service.

Exceeded sales goals and named Best Salesperson for 4 consecutive months in the region

(Washington and Alaska.)

Assisted multiple stores meet goals and increase sales by up to 20% within 6 weeks.

Recognized for quality in customer care training and role-playing conversations to effectively empower staff in handling diverse situations and work to achieve short- and long-term goals.

Fast tracked to management role before leaving company for Rise Against Hunger Brady Smith 304-***-**** ************@*****.*** Page 2

Other Noteworthy Items:

Pittsburgh 30 under 30 (2018) Forbes Under 30 Fellow (2018) Certified Email Fundraiser (N.I.O) Certified Non-Profit-Executive (NANOE) Secretary- Association of Fundraising Professionals VA-Tri State Chapter Board of Directors

Education

Master of Public Administration, Non-Profit Leadership (May 2020) Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR

Bachelor of Arts, International Development and Political Science (December 2015) West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV

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