Greg Ward - Tampa, FL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

ALL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, INC., St. Petersburg, Florida

Major Gifts Officer

Aug. 2007 to June 2008

Responsible for donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift prospects to support the philanthropic efforts of a regional pediatric children’s hospital. Prepare written proposals, informational materials, marketing collateral, and other materials needed to secure gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations.

MEALS ON WHEELS PLUS OF MANATEE, INC., Bradenton, Florida

Director of Development

Nov. 2005 to Feb. 2007

This position develops, implements and evaluates the fundraising and marketing initiatives for a $4.9 million county-wide senior service agency and food bank. Responsible for annual fund campaign, special events, corporate sponsorships, in-kind donations, major gifts and planned giving. Additionally, this position serves as the lead staff of a $5 million Capital Campaign and a $1.5 million Endowment Fund. Development of all marketing materials to ensure consistency of agency’s branding and image including newsletters, brochures, annual reports and web site. Responsible for budget development and control on all fundraising and marketing activities. Supervised events and marketing staff, database administrator and grant writers.

NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA, INC., Orlando, Florida

Director of Development

Nov. 2000 to Nov. 2005

Responsible for the fundraising and fund development efforts of the organization throughout the State of Florida. Accountable for special events, corporate gifts/sponsorships, grant writing, direct mail appeals, major gifts, planned gifts and membership services. Supervised Kidney Cars Program staff, database administrator and regional income development staff for events including the Kidney Walk program, annual Surf Festival, U.S. Transplant Games and Cadillac Invitational Golf Tournaments. Interfaced with the public, volunteers, Board members and other employees on all public awareness and fundraising events for the organization. Researched, evaluated, developed and recommended new ideas and opportunities for an annual $1.6 million development effort. Served as a staff member of the organization’s strategic planning initiative. Selected by the National office to assist in the development and implementation of a nationwide pilot program for major gifts and planned giving program. Served as Interim Chief Executive Officer from May 2004 until August 2005.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION, INC., Pinellas Park, Florida

Director of Development, Tampa Bay Chapter

April 1998 to Nov. 2000

The primary responsibility of this position is to increase and strengthen the donor base of individuals, corporations and foundation resources. Exceeded projected goal by increasing annual revenue by sixty percent through implementing an annual fund campaign consisting of direct mail, major/special gifts, foundation solicitation, board campaign, planned giving, membership drive and special events. Other notable achievements include: helping Chapter become proficient in use of technology to manage donor information; conducting Board of Directors training in the fundamental roles and responsibilities of Board Membership and fundraising; improving Chapter collateral material for enhancement of revenue.

IMI SYSTEMS, INC./OLSTEN CORPORATION

Account Executive, Wilmington, Delaware and Tampa, Florida

Sept. 1996 to April 1998

Responsible for the identification of new clients and the expansion of business opportunities within existing clients for the Delaware Valley/Philadelphia market for an international information technology consulting company. Relocated to the Tampa Bay area in February 1997. Served as liaison between clients and company resource management team to provide cost effective business solutions for their information technology resource requirements.

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION, INC., Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania

Area Director, Philadelphia Chapter

March 1995 to Sept. 1996

Duties include volunteer recruitment, training and management. Prepared budgets and guided volunteer board of directors and committees in the planning of all fundraising activities, public and professional educational programs in the Greater Philadelphia area.

SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS, INC., Westminster, California

Director of Development and Marketing

March 1993 to Feb. 1995

Responsible for the operation of a $1.3 million fund development department and supervised public relations staff. Provided guidance to the Executive Director and Board of Directors in the planning and implementation of special events, monthly appeals, grant proposals for government, corporate and foundation funding.

ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY, Chicago, Illinois

Assistant Director of Institutional Advancement

Jan. 1991 to Feb. 1993

Assisted the Director with Development, Alumni Relations, budgeting and the daily operations of Public Relations, Continuing Education and Placement Staff. Direct responsibility for Annual Fund solicitation, grant proposals, phonathon and all special events.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, ILLINOIS DIVISION, INC., Chicago, Illinois

Field Representative

Feb. 1986 to Jan. 1991

Responsible for recruiting, training and developing volunteers at the community level to carry out the Society's programs and activities. Staffed three volunteer boards of directors in the northern area of Chicago and their fundraising, patient service, and education committees.

VENTURE INC., Nanuet, New York

Horticultural Supervisor

April 1984 to Feb. 1986

Expanded and modernized a therapeutic readiness program for mentally handicapped adults utilizing classroom, greenhouse and field instruction. Developed effective individualized treatment programs and program budget.

NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF PARKS AND RECREATION: PALISADES INTERSTATE PARK COMMISSION, Bear Mountain, New York

Parks and Recreation Assistant/Park Ranger

July 1980 to Oct. 1985

On a seasonal basis, organized and coordinated special events and various land management projects. Direct supervision of Youth Conservation Corps, staff and volunteers during forest fire control and fish and wildlife activities until November 1983. Starting April 1984, directed the seasonal weekend operation of forty-seven rustic cabins.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware

B.A. in Geography

June, 1983

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY:

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook, FrontPage, Project), Quicken, QuickBooks Pro for Nonprofits, WordPerfect, Macintosh and PC operating systems. Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop CS2 and various fundraising software and web-based fund management solutions.

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