BA in Human Communication - Graduated Magna Cum Laude
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Director of Donor Engagement at Oklahoma State University Foundation
Location:
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Industry:
Fund-Raising
Work:
Oklahoma State University Foundation since Mar 2013
Director of Donor Engagement
The Nature Conservancy - Birmingham, Alabama Area Jul 2010 - Jan 2013
Associate Director of Philanthropy
University of Oklahoma Foundation Jan 2007 - Jul 2010
Director, Donor Relations
World Neighbors - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area Jul 2005 - Oct 2006
Director, Annual Giving
Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens - Jacksonville, Florida Area Oct 2003 - Jun 2005
Coordinator, Annual Giving & Campaigns
Education:
University of North Florida 1998 - 2002
BA, English
Skills:
Event Planning Strategic Planning Fundraising Volunteer Management Stewardship Special Events Donor Relations Annual Giving Non-profits Grant Writing Grants Writing Planned Giving Event Management Community Outreach Program Development Research Budgeting Community Relations Editing Proposal Writing Microsoft Office Higher Education Philanthropy Board Development Marketing Communications Excel Customer Relations Teaching Newsletters Administration Word PowerPoint Strategic Communications Sponsorship Supervisory Skills Public Speaking Donor Engagement
Honor & Awards:
President, Bethesda Board of Directors, 2008
Chair, Fundraising Committee, Bethesda Board of Directors, 2009
Sponsorship Chair, CASE District IV Annual Conference, March 2009, Oklahoma City, OK
Committee Member, University of Oklahoma Women’s Philanthropy Network, Inaugural Symposium, November 2009, Norman, OK
Presenter, Big XII Annual Development Conference, March 2010, Kansas City, MO
University of Florida
Executive Director of Donor Relations
Oklahoma State University Foundation Mar 2013 - Jul 2016
Director of Donor Engagement and Interim Associate Vice President of Donor Relations and Special Events
Donor Relations Guru Llc Mar 2013 - Jul 2016
Consultant
The Nature Conservancy Jul 2010 - Jan 2013
Director of Philanthropy
University of Oklahoma Jan 2007 - Jul 2010
Director, Donor Relations
Education:
University of North Florida 1998 - 2002
Bachelors, Bachelor of Arts, English
Skills:
Fundraising Philanthropy Stewardship Event Planning Annual Giving Donor Management Volunteer Management Public Speaking Event Management Grant Writing Donor Engagement Community Outreach Strategic Planning Grants Planned Giving Program Development Proposal Writing Special Events Higher Education Prospect Research Community Development Research Donor Relations Board Development Conference Coordination Writing Budgeting Community Relations Editing Marketing Communications Customer Relations Administration Strategic Communications Sponsorship Supervisory Skills Capital Campaigns Major Gift Development Donor Recognition Raiser's Edge Annual Fund Board Relations Staff Development Major Donors Endowments Moves Management
Interests:
Social Services Children Education Health
Certifications:
Sarah Sims Certified Fund Raising Executive (Cfre)
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