Hope Baptiste

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Mebane, NC 27302-9732

Phone: 336-***-****

adpvv6@r.postjobfree.com

Objective To advance my career in institutional development, corporate communications, public relations, marketing or related area.

Education 1983 – 1987 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Bachelor of Arts in Communications

Concentration in Broadcast Journalism

Work Experience

Freelance writer/content producer

July 2020-present

Craft compelling, accurate and timely content for a variety of print and digital client needs including fundraising appeals and proposals, web content, mailers, executive communications, presentations, social media, feature profiles, alumni magazine ads, press releases and briefings.

(Samples attached).

Award Services Manager

August 2018-July 2020 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Office of Corporate & Foundation Relations

Tracked, coordinated and managed progress reporting to a broad portfolio of private corporations and foundations in concert with Carolina faculty, the Office of Sponsored Research and development officers to ensure accurate and timely stewardship of private grants to the University.

Maintained a database of active private grants to the University to track funders, grantees, start and end dates, progress report due dates and information germane to progress reporting.

Liaised with faculty, development officers and Office of Sponsored Research accountant(s) to ensure preparation of accurate and timely narrative and financial reports for submission to grant makers.

Accessed online reporting grantee portals for numerous grant makers to retrieve and distribute reporting materials/templates to faculty and OSR for completion.

Reviewed/edited narratives to ensure clarity, adherence to specific template requirements.

Reviewed financial reports to ensure accuracy and completeness as feasible.

Submitted progress reports to select grant makers with a single point of contact on campus.

Crafted chancellor’s acknowledgement letters recognizing significant grants to the University, particularly for longstanding organizations such as the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Kenan Charitable Trust and The Duke Endowment.

Development Writer/Publications Editor

December 2006-August 2018 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Office of Development Communications

Developed compelling and high-quality communications for digital or print applications to support and advance the efforts of University development personnel, other University officers, or the public.

Created, curated and promoted online content for Carolina Stories, a digital collection of stories about people, innovations and milestones at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, due in part to private support.

Promoted increased engagement with UNC via production and dissemination of monthly mass emails to donors highlighting select stories and encouraging recipients to share their own stories.

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Built and promoted social media engagement via development social media channels by highlighting high-profile research, expert faculty, student achievement and signature programs.

Created and launched long-form, in-depth story-telling format in Carolina Stories Magazine to showcase the impact of private support at the University.

Crafted compelling annual giving appeals for mail and digital distribution to current and potential donors to engage with UNC and encourage support.

Crafted gift acknowledgement language for the chancellor’s signature and deployed by the Office of Stewardship to acknowledge major and principal gifts to the University.

Proposed, developed and launched online alumni/donor newsletters to replace printed pieces and effectively and efficiently reach a broader audience of alumni. Created the online

“Carolina Connections” and “Celebrating Carolina’s Diversity,” the newsletter for the Alumni Committee on Racial and Ethnic Diversity.

Researched, developed, composed and edited accurate and compelling written pieces for various development media to include printed and on-line newsletters, direct mail pieces, web-based content, press releases and related materials, Carolina Alumni Review ads, meeting materials, etc., as needed.

Researched and developed proposals for advancement and University officers to present to potential donors for their consideration as part of the prospect/gift cultivation process.

Assisted in desktop design and publication of materials where applicable and feasible. Sponsorship Coordinator

2003-2010 Mebane Youth Soccer Association, Inc.

Mebane, NC

Developed and guided the fundraising efforts of the MYSA. Engaged area businesses in the work of the association and solicited corporate support for its mission.

Provided guidance and leadership to MYSA and its members regarding cultivation, solicitation, recognition and stewardship of new and continuing corporate sponsors of area youth athletics, specifically the soccer program.

Composed written proposals and provided expense estimates to sponsors and MYSA members as guidelines in the solicitation process.

Served as lead corporate contact for the association to coordinate solicitation efforts, maximize resources, avoid duplicate effort and create and sustain a unified community presence.

Worked with local vendors to ensure accurate and appropriate corporate representation regarding logo, typesetting style, colors and art.

Served as the association’s liaison to area businesses to provide schedules, rosters, and any other information related to their area of support.

Ensured that sponsors were appropriately stewarded for their support in the form of correspondence, local news outlet exposure, gratuities and events.

Worked with special events coordinator to ensure proper and ongoing recognition of area sponsors.

Established and maintained a positive and rewarding relationship with area businesses to further enhance their engagement through personal contact, correspondence, events, media exposure, and recognition.

Public Relations Specialist

1998 – 2003 Duke University Office of Development

Communications and Donor Relations

Developed accurate and high-quality written materials in a timely fashion for use by University advancement personnel, other University officers, or the public.

Researched and developed proposals for fundraisers and University officers to present to potential donors for their consideration as part of the prospect/gift cultivation process. 3

Researched and prepared complete, accurate and timely gift acknowledgements for the president’s and senior vice president’s signatures.

Developed targeted copy for direct mail use, most often for Duke Annual Fund projects.

Prepared news and/or feature stories for inclusion in the Campaign for Duke campaign newsletter, Benchmark.

Contacted and interviewed donors and/or volunteers and developed profiles suitable for printing in various University publications (e.g., Planned Giving’s Planned Philanthropy, school or program newsletters such as the Nicholas School of the Environment and Divinity School, and the campaign newsletter, Benchmark).

Researched and prepared development news releases for submission to the News Service and eventual distribution to the public.

Prepared written remarks as needed for development and University officers for use at special events, meetings, etc.

Proofread and edited all copy and/or proofs associated with projects this office coordinated

(e.g., proposals, Annual Fund pieces, Benchmark, profiles, presidential acknowledgement letters).

Assisted and supported the director, assistant director and senior public relations specialist, to the extent possible and necessary, in project management from initial request to final product.

Fostered relationships with constituent areas throughout the University to become better informed about their individual concerns and activities and served as a liaison to and resource for them to further their efforts.

Communications Coordinator

1989 – 1998 UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine

Division of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery

Managed all communications and publications needs for the division from inception to final publication/presentation.

Managed the development of numerous textbooks written by department physicians from inception to publication. Served as liaison between the publisher, physician, contributors, artists, and editor through each book’s production.

Wrote the division’s quarterly and annual reports. These reports contained all the division’s accomplishments, awards, presentations, publications, grants, and other noteworthy events. Responsible for archiving all relevant information for these reports throughout the year.

Served as editor of articles written by division’s physicians for publication in professional journals. Reviewed articles for style, structure, grammar, compliance with copyright laws, etc. Performed preliminary research and gathered supplementary documentation for articles.

Created multimedia materials for faculty and students for use in classroom instruction as well as local, national and international medical forums. Coordinated material production with printers, artists, contributing authors, publishing companies, etc.

Coordinated the development of grant applications for the division. Ensured the smooth progression of grants through the University’s intricate grant submission process.

Responsible for the concept, design, layout, content, production and distribution of quarterly divisional newsletter. Conducted interviews with physicians, patients, medical companies, etc., performed research and wrote all articles for the newsletter.

Designed and produced visual displays for use at health fairs, including informational brochures and promotional materials.

Instrumental in the development and creation of a photo portfolio for a proposal to the North Carolina Legislature to fund The North Carolina Children’s Communicative Disorders Clinic. Administrative support specialist

1988-1989 UNC-Chapel Hill School of Dentistry Office of Admissions 1987-1988 UNC-Chapel Hill College of Arts and Science Office of the Dean 4

Provided administrative/clerical support to the deans and senior staff to facilitate their work in serving students and faculty in their respective areas to include correspondence, calendars, meetings, etc.

Special Skills

References

Experience in online web format WordPress as well as desktop publishing on Windows and Macintosh platforms, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Photoshop and the Adobe Suite. Strong interpersonal relations and organizational skills. Scott Ragland, Director of Proposal Services, Marketing and Communications, Office of University Development, adpvv6@r.postjobfree.com/919-***-****

Annie Hager-Blunk, Associate Dean for Advancement, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, adpvv6@r.postjobfree.com; 919/843-9970 (o); 919/618-4793 (m) Kavita Hall, Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations, Office of University Development adpvv6@r.postjobfree.com; 919/962-2013 (o), 919/247-8188 (m) Laurie Willis, Associate Director, News and Communications, Wake Forest University Office of News and Communications, adpvv6@r.postjobfree.com/336-***-****. Writing Samples Carolina Stories Magazine: The Prize of Admission. Inaugural issued showcasing Carolina Performing Arts programs, published in May 2016 and disseminated to more than 67,000 donors to the University. (http://stories.unc.edu/magazine) The Kozmetsky Legacy. Donor profile prepared to acknowledge the support of a family foundation whose members are also actively involved in the life and work of the University. An Epic Journey, an Epic Carolina Future: A donor story highlighting multi-priority giving. The Freedom to Dream: Corrine’s Story. An installment for student support on For All Kind: the Campaign for Carolina

From the LGBTQ Center Director. Originally published in the Carolina Pride Alum Network newsletter

Maribel Carrion: Taking students to Puerto Rico. Development Annual Report, 2015. The innovation engine: Moving great ideas forward right now! Carolina Connections, Winter 2015 Mini Page creator leaves legacy of learning. Originally published in Carolina Connections, Spring 2014, reprinted for Friends of the Library.

Meet Charles P. (Charlie) Scheeler ’78. Carolina Connections, Spring 2015 Esther Jones and Phil Ford team up to fight childhood obesity. Carolina Connections, Summer 2014. Chancellor’s “FYI Carolina:” February 2012: http://www.unc.edu/news/FYI/2012/02/ CCAC helps turn stepping stones into milestones. unc.edu, Carolina Connections, Fall 2011. The Triad Foundation: Carolina Blue, Carolina True. Carolina Development Annual Report 2011 Professor Pranab Kumar Sen: Not just by the numbers. Carolina Development Annual Report 2010

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