KENYATTA WOOTEN
Chicago, IL
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Detail-oriented development professional with a strong track record in donor database management, gift processing, and administrative support within mission-driven organizations. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, stewardship strategies, and maintaining donor-centric communications. Skilled in Raiser’s Edge, DonorPerfect, Salesforce, and eTapestry, with a passion for supporting educational and equity-focused initiatives. Professional Experience
Donor Services Processor (Temporary)
Columbia College Chicago – Chicago, IL Jan 2025 – Present
● Process and accurately record all contributions using Raiser’s Edge CRM
● Draft and distribute donor acknowledgments and tax receipts
● Monitor pledge activity and assist with financial reporting
● Collaborate with IT and development staff to maintain clean, up-to-date records Development Coordinator (Temporary)
Franciscan Outreach – Chicago, IL Jul 2024 – Dec 2024
● Managed all aspects of donor stewardship, ensuring timely and accurate communications
● Maintained donor records and coordinated appeals via DonorPerfect
● Supported grant tracking and reporting needs
Development Assistant
Communities In Schools of Chicago – Chicago, IL Oct 2023 – Jul 2024
● Generated detailed donor reports and supported annual appeal coordination
● Maintained eTapestry database and created personalized acknowledgments
● Assisted with donor retention strategies and digital communications Individual Giving Coordinator
Growing Home – Chicago, IL Feb 2023 – Oct 2023
● Oversaw individual giving strategy and Salesforce CRM maintenance
● Led digital fundraising communications and volunteer training
● Created internal reporting processes for improved donor stewardship Administrative Coordinator
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons – Chicago, IL Jul 2022 – Feb 2023
● First point of contact for donor/member services and technical support
● Processed donations and managed administrative workflows
● Produced member engagement and financial reports Technical Skills
Raiser’s Edge DonorPerfect Salesforce eTapestry Microsoft Office Google Suite Core Competencies
● Gift Processing & Data Entry
● Donor Relations & Acknowledgments
● CRM Management
● Administrative Coordination
● Event & Project Support
● Report Generation & Data Analysis