Fundraising Special Events
Resume:
Dede DeLong
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
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Professional Experience:
An experienced Director of Development with demonstrated success in donor cultivation, major gifts, planning and coordinating special event fundraising programs which have substantially increased net revenues and attracted new constituency support.
Experience includes:
• Identifying and cultivating major gift prospects.
• Ability to work with leading Arizona and New York corporate executives.
• Proven ability to handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Raisers Edge and Excel.
Volunteer
Coalition for a Conservative Majority August 2009-Oct 2009
Event committee
Christian Family Care Agency Jan 2009-March 2009
Dinner committee
America’s Mighty Warriors Jan 2009-ongoing
Consultant
GOOOH Organization Sept 2009-ongoing
Cared for my elderly father June 2007 – Oct 2008
Easter Seals Jan 2007 – Oct 2007
Manager of Corp Marketing & Events
(Arizona project)
• Manage activities of corporate sponsor engagement, cultivation and stewardship.
• Coordinate with consulting or event management resources.
• Communicate and coordinate with Easter Seals affiliates.
• Collaborate with national development services team to assure best practices in implementing event and other fundraising.
• Collaborate with Corporate marketing team.
• Secure local corporate support.
• Manage day-to-day activities related to event planning.
• Manage event logistics in collaboration with outside consultants.
• Identify and cultivate individual and corporate donor opportunities.
Mercy Medical Center April 2006- Sept 2006
Consultant
Rockville Centre, NY
Special Events, Fundraising Golf Event
St. Mary’s Church September 2003 – Sept 2004
Director of Development
• Planned and coordinated the Church’s 150th Anniversary Dinner, Anniversary journal keepsake, all committee members and underwriting gifts. It was the largest event in the history of the church with over 750 guests in attendance.
• Planned and organized alumni golf outing on 3 different courses. Secured honoree and all committee members. This represented and increase of over 100%.
North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center April 2002 – Dec 2002
Director of Special Events (Contract Term)
• Planned and coordinated the major annual Chrysanthemum event grossing over $600,000.
National Center for Disability Services February 2000-Jan 2002
Henry Viscardi School for Children with Disabilities
Director of Development
For two consecutive years, planned and coordinated the Organizationsmost successful special events program. The Annual Sports Night Dinner is attended by over 800 guests and grosses over $1.5 million each year.
Accomplishments:
• As Director of Development, supervised the Center’s $3.5 million fund raising program. Organized all aspects of Development including; annual membership direct mail campaign, major gift solicitation, corporate and individual sponsorship, foundation grants and special events.
• Worked closely with the Center’s President and Board of Directors.
• Recruited committee members and volunteers.
• Built a leadership and donor base to enable the organization to reach goals.
• Recruited and arranged for 65 nationally recognized sports celebrities for Sports Night.
• Arranged and solicited donations of auction prizes, which netted over $100,000 each year.
• Coordinated all committee agendas, all acknowledgements and tax receipts.
• Secured guest speaker for “Reach for a Star” committee event, which attracted over 400 guests each year.
• Solicited major gift prospects and personally cultivated individuals to support the organization. Acted as liaison between school and donors.
Mercy Medical Center
Director of Development November 1999 - Jan 2000
Director of Special Events June 1997 – November 1999
Mercy Medical Center had its most successful events in the Hospitals history during Ms. DeLong’s tenure. The Special Events Program raised in excess of $1,000,000.00 in net revenues. This represented and increase of 200%.
Accomplishments:
• Planned and executed special events program which promoted Mercy Medical Center and its services.
• Supervised the Council of Leagues and the Friends of Mercy in their fund-raising activities.
• Created theme for events. Coordinated all graphics related to events.
• Secured chairman for specific events (golf, tennis, Mercy Ball and men’s St. Pat’s Dinner).
• Networked with Friends of Mercy to cultivate increased giving potential and identified potential donors for major gift campaign.
• Coordinated activities of staff engaged in maintaining records of donors.
• Recruited and expanded committee structure for special events program.
• Planned and coordinated golf outing at 3 different locations.
• Organized dinner dances on Long Island with over 800 guests attending.
Just One Break April 1994- March 1997
Manager of Programs and Special Events
Planned and managed fundraising events including Career Fair, Annual Awards Luncheon and Dinner Dance. Fundraising from these events netted over $400,000.00 annually. This represented and increase of 35%.
Accomplishments:
• Implemented a successful college internship program for students with disabilities. The program received outstanding corporate support, and received a $40,000 grant from the Dole Foundation. The intern program resulted in the placement of 45 interns with major corporations.
• Inaugurated and Annual Awards Luncheon.
• Organized the annual dinner dance in New York City with over 400 guests attending.
• Managed all aspects of office and administrative services including the development of office policies and procedures.
• Prepared letter for acknowledgement and direct mail solicitation program.
• Introduced telephone solicitation.
• Planned and managed largest and most successful Job Rally and Career Fair in the history of the agency. The event attracted over forty Fortune 500 companies with qualified applicants with disabilities.
Volunteer Services
Prior to seeking full-time employment, I contributed my services as a volunteer for a number of non-profit community based agencies over an eight year period in various leadership posts. It was during this period that I honed my fund-raising and organizational skills.
Association for the Help of Retarded Children 1987-1992
Manhasset, N.Y. Chapter Board Member
St. Mary’s Church 1984-2005
Manhasset, N.Y.
1984-1986 Fundraising Dinner Chair
St. Christopher Home 1983-1986
Sea Cliff, N.Y.
198*-****-**** Fundraising Dinner Chair
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