Public relations development grant writer

Jacqueline Howard P a g e *

JACQUELINE CAROL HOWARD

Lancaster, OH 43130 740-***-**** ***********@*****.*** SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATONS

An assertive, enthusiastic team builder, with outstanding track record of fundraising, planning and developing events, effective community development and customer relations, and building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders. Strengths include: Meeting/Event Planning ~ Fundraising ~ Influencing/Rapport Building ~ Organization/Detail Oriented Motivation/Team Building ~ Customer Relations ~ Public Speaking ~ Leadership Skills Budgeting ~ Reporting/Analysis

KEY PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Obtained $2.2 million grant for New Horizons Mental Health Services, supporting integration of primary and behavioral health services in the community.

Spearheaded fundraising event for Fairfield Community Health Center, obtaining well-known celebrity as keynote speaker, recruiting and supervising event volunteers, and yielding 110% participation and financial commitments from two key lenders.

Generated $76,000 for hospital twig, obtaining sponsorships, recruiting volunteers, and coordinating all aspects of golf tournament including entertainment and meals, with 100% participation.

Orchestrated publicity for community-wide fundraising campaign for local health clinic, developing multiple awareness channels including print, social media, billboards, and trade show events.

Identified and implemented donor management system (CRM) for health clinic to track donations and analyze trends and sources. Board and key management were 100% satisfied with outcome.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

American Nursing Care, Zanesville, OH 2021 – present Client Relations Executive

Responsible for all facets of public relations and marketing, provider relationship management and stewardship, budget management and customer relationship management (CRM). New Horizons Mental Health Services, Lancaster, OH 2019 – 2020 Marketing and Community Relations Director

Responsible for all facets of public relations, grant writing, trade shows, special events, public speaking, employee recruiting, social media management, newsletters, fundraising, budget management and customer relationship management (CRM). (Laid off due to Covid.) Jacqueline Howard P a g e 2

Fairfield Community Health Center, Lancaster, OH 2013 – 2019 Director Of Organizational Development

Responsible for all facets of public relations, grant writing, trade shows, special events, public speaking, social media management, newsletters, fundraising, budget and Blackbaud/ETapestry

(CRM).

American Red Cross, Lancaster, OH 2012 – 2013

Director Of Financial Development

Responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting funds from individuals and corporations, special events, public relations, volunteer management and stewardship and Salesforce (CRM). Reflections Retirement Community, Lancaster, OH 2007-2012 Community Manager and Marketing

Responsible for all facets of management and marketing of retirement community including internal and external recruiting, sales, event management, human resources, and mediation with senior population.

6th Avenue Methodist Church Lancaster, OH 2007-Present Pianist and Liturgical Leader

Responsible for performances, selection of music and artistic design of banners and dramatic presentations.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office, Windows, and Customer Relationship Management Systems COMMUNITY SERVICE & ACTIVITIES

Lancaster Fairfield Chamber of Commerce Legislative Action Committee Member 2018-present Lancaster Rotary Club Member (board member, 2016-2019, pianist) 2008-present Meals on Wheels Board Member 2017-18

Committee Member (volunteer)– Geneva Hills, Fundraising Committee 2008-10 Chairperson (volunteer) – Cameo League, Lancaster, OH 1999-2008 President (volunteer)—PTO, Medill Elementary School, Lancaster, OH 2003-06 President (volunteer) – First United Methodist Women, Lancaster, OH 1995-97 Coordinator – Lancaster Chorale, Lancaster, OH 1993-95 Coordinator – Fairfield County Arthritis Foundation, Lancaster, OH 1992-93 EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts Communications & Journalism, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Mt. Vernon, OH

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