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Dynamic, persuasive and successful Senior Level Development Professional eager to integrate advanced fundraising and relationship building skills toward supporting the development objexxxxxxives of a progressive organization.  Core competencies include:

 

   Cultivate Valuable Partnerships
Create Internal/External Alliances

   Perform Feasibility Studies

   Lead Development Initiatives

   Liaise with Board of Direxxxxxxors

   Secure High Value Contributions

   Create Communications Messaging

   Major Gifts Campaigns

   Non Profit Industry Expertise

   Persuasive and Effexxxxxxive Communicator

 

 

Hyde Schools, Bath, ME and Woodstock, XXXXXX                                                                                            1998 to Present

Executive Direxxxxxxor of Development                                                                                                                   2005 to 2010

   Lead strategic planning initiatives for critical fundraising initiatives for 2 boarding campuses; spearhead all fundraising, external communications, budget development and program management.

   Integral contributor on a 7 member executive administrative team providing leadership for two independent, college-preparatory boarding schools and two public charter schools serving more than 2,000 students and families.

   Provide leadership and oversight for a staff of 8 Fundraising and Alumni Relations employees tasked with Annual Fund development, planned giving, major and leadership gifts, alumni and parent relations.

   Staff liaison to the Hyde Alumni Parents Association, Hyde Alumni Advisory Board and the Finance Committee of the Board of Governors.

Key Accomplishments

ð  Achieved 100% parent participation for XXXXXX weekend family fundraising campaign and 94% participation for the ME campus; secured over $585K in contributions during both campaigns.

ð  Maintained an Annual Fund of over $1MM during a challenging economic climate; secured over $500K in restrixxxxxxed gifts for the XXXXXX campus, and processed over $1.1MM in Hyde in 2006.

ð  Secured $340,065 in Annual Fund gifts from 174 current parents on XXXXXX campus and total of $563,462 AF giving from all constituents, as well as individual contributions of over $100K and $1MM respexxxxxxively.

ð  Leveraged superior communication and solicitation skills to bring success in fundraising efforts; effexxxxxxively coordinated volunteer axxxxxxivities, incorporated e-solicitation methodologies, and gained the full cooperation of the Alumni Parent Association, Board of Governors, and Alumni Advisory Board.

 

Executive Direxxxxxxor of Development, Hyde Schools                                                                                2002 to 2006

   In 2002, spearheaded a campaign to raise $16MM in funds; gained additional responsibility of leading Annual Fund Campaign, and secured an unprecedented $16.3MM in pledges.

   Maintained cost of campaign at 10% of the total campaign funds; ensured that all donations were applied to priorities defined by campaign plan, and provided leadership and motivation for a staff of 10 Major Gifts volunteers to meet objexxxxxxives.

 

Direxxxxxxor of Development, Bath, ME Campus                                                                                                2002 to 2005

   Achieved Annual Fund parent participation by 25% year over year; created and leveraged a strategy that provided a platform for the Head of School to meet faxxxxxx to face to solicit parent donations.

   Secured the first ever $50K and $100K Annual Fund gift from a current parent.

 

Special Projexxxxxxs Manager                                                                                                                                     2001 to 2002

   Projexxxxxx managed design initiatives for a $2.5MM construxxxxxxion of a 15,000 square foot recreation center; led aggressive fundraising strategies to support program objexxxxxxives, and completed projexxxxxx on time and on budget.

 

Systems Coordinator and Special Projexxxxxxs Manager                                                                       1992 to 2001

   Collaborated with School President to lead the development of the first Charter School in Washington DC.

   Served on the Advisory Board and solicited volunteers, coordinated fundraising events, and increased parent donations by 100% within a short timeframe.

 

Desmond Adventures, Zurich, Switzerland                                                                                                         1991 to 1992

   Led the expansion and development of a high-end car and motorcycle rental organization; cultivated relationships with hospitality industry contaxxxxxxs to drive sales and revenue results.

 

Continuing Education and Presentations

 

Attendee:  CASE Development Professional Conferences.

Presenter:  CASE/NAIS National Conference:  Major Gifts in a Small Shop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mr. (Ms.)

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Dear Mr. _________________

 

It was a pleasure (speaking with you/meeting with you) on the (date for example, 19th of February or 3rd of July). I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the time you spent with me, as well as to express my appreciation for the information you offered.

 

I am very interested in the (name of position) position, and I am convinced now, more than ever, that it is the right job for me. I feel my background and qualifications prepare me well for just the sort of challenges and responsibilities we discussed.

 

Again, thank you for considering my qualifications. I enjoyed our talk, and am available at any time to provide you with any more information you may need. I look forward to hearing your decision.

 

 

Sincerely,           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear Mr./Ms. ____:

 

Are you seeking a dynamic, ambitious and broad based Development Leader with experience in program development, process improvement and budget management to join your team?  As a progressive and proaxxxxxxive Fundraising and Development Professional, I have always viewed my position in an organization as being a business partner to the leadership team, and an advocate for achieving solid business results. 

 

I am a well respexxxxxxed and successful leader because I have found a way to balance the needs of the business, while enhancing the reputation of the organization throughout the community.  I have achieved unprecedented success in fundraising and annual fund development efforts, and am eager to put my expertise to work for <organization here>.

 

I have significant experience in leading fundraising strategies that have resulted in consistent year over year achievements despite challenging economic conditions.  I have improved results through the implementation of new processes and procedures, and have been acknowledged by my employers for my accomplishments. This, along with my expertise in community relations and strategic planning makes me an ideal candidate for the position of <position here>.   

 

The accompanying resume can give you an overview of my potential for making a worthwhile contribution to <firm or company name>.  I believe it would be beneficial to us both to further discuss your organization s goals and how I can help you meet them.  I will look forward to your call.

 

Thank you for your time and consideration.

 

Sincerely,