2453 N Aver, #0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000 ▪ (xxx-xxx-xxxx ▪ abc@xyz.com

 

Nonprofit Management

Well-rounded and energetic professional with 10+ years of diverse experience seeks

 new challenge and opportunity to apply consummate skills in Nonprofit Management.

 

♦ Key areas of Expertise ♦

   Program Development

   Strategic Planning

   Grant Writing

   Grant Compliance/Audits

   Fundraising

   Business Operations

   Graphic/Visual/Web Design

   Finance/Budgeting

   Accounts Payable/Payroll

   Vendor Negotiations

   Event Coordination

   Technology Solutions

   Publication Development

   Leadership and Mentoring

Professional Profile                                                         

  Escalate business development through strategic planning, program development, and administrative support which increases productivity and revenue growth; consistently exceed goals and objectives

  Organized and detail-oriented; expertise in grant writing, grant audits and related compliance

  Results-driven Leader directing fundraising endeavors and website design, logos, and marketing materials; manage IT infrastructure, budgets, accounts payable, and payroll

  Communicate technical and complex information easily and concisely; proficient in Spanish; coordinate special events

  Self-motivated with diverse experience as ESL Teacher, Case Manager, Paralegal, Bookkeeper, and Dance Instructor

  Exhibit proficiency in translating individual needs into responsive, customized solutions; offer solid track record based on professionalism, thoroughness, and dedication

Employment History                                                          

Founding Board Member, Volunteer

Avondale Montessori Academy ▪ Chicago, IL                                                                     00/2009 C Present

   Effectively guided Design Framework completion

   Successfully completed incubation and first-year budget with corresponding fundraising plan

   Essential member who negotiated facility occupation conditions

   Developed human resources policies; created job descriptions, application processes and bylaws

   Proficiently created and implemented website, logo and other marketing materials

 

Director of Development and Evaluation                                                                             01/2006 C 05/2010  

Ace Tech Charter High School/New Skill Builders ▪ Chicago, IL                               

   Skillfully directed daily operations, implemented financial and fundraising practices, and managed grant and fundraising activities; served as Executive Director s representative as required

   Generated $1.2M in grants and $590K in special event pledges over four years; launched a $15K fundraising appeal

   Key player who boosted program development and administration; designed format, protocol, and training programs for various afterschool programs; established recruitment strategies to increase program attendance

   Supervised LAN build-out and technology support protocol development

   Launched charter renewal and technology planning process

   Deployed a comprehensive donor database; successfully designed individual donor fundraising kits

   Expertly established program logic models

   Proficiently conducted grant-specific audits

   Designed and implemented new polices which improved budget monitoring procedures

   Participated in development and administration of $5M annual budget

   Organized a three-year strategic planning initiative; created website and marketing materials

   Oversaw PowerSchool student information management system and provided customized solutions

   Coordinated special events including the annual gala; facilitated mail-outs

                                                   

Fundraising, Graphic Design, and Technology Consultant                                                 00/2005 C 00/2006  

The Miletello Consulting Group ▪ Chicago, IL                                                          

   Displayed expertise through superior grant writing, grant management, visual design, evaluation, and technology solutions to nonprofit organizations; conducted vendor contract negotiations

 

Director of Communications                                                                                               00/2003 C 00/2004  

Onward Neighborhood House ▪ Chicago, IL                                                             

   Maximized productivity while aiding in supervision of grant and fundraising activities; formulated a strategic fundraising plan

   Experience with state and federal grants; efficiently drafted grant and fundraising applications, and required documentation ensuring necessary compliance

   Launched an e-newsletter system which provided tracking and other statistics 

   Spearheaded direct mail campaigns; created effective agency publications including annual reports, press releases, flyers and website

 

Case Manager/Paralegal/Bookkeeper                                                                                  00/2000 C 00/2003  

Nye & Associates/Lassiter & Associates ▪ Chicago, IL/Jacksonville, FL                    

   Essential member who assisted in family, mental health, medical malpractice, and personal injury cases

   Increased business development through adroit management of IT infrastructure and finances including accounts payable and payroll

Addition Employment                                                         

Substitute Teacher, Loyola University ▪ Chicago, IL                                                              10/2005 C 12/2005

ESL Instructor, American Language School ▪ Sanbon, South Korea                                      07/2004 C 08/2005

Assistant Buyer, Stein Mart Corporate Buying Offices ▪ Jacksonville, FL                               09/1999 C 10/2000

Dance Instructor, Fred Astaire Franchised Dance Studios ▪ Jacksonville, FL                         09/1997 C 09/1999

Computer/Technical Skills                                              

   Expertise in various software including Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Adobe Creative Suite

   Proficient in LAN technical support, PowerSchool system administrator, and various fundraising programs

Education & Professional Development                       

Master of Arts in Philosophy                                                                                              Anticipated DATE

University of Wales ▪ Lampeter, UK

Master of Science in Human Services                                                                                                    2005

Capella University

Emphasis in Nonprofit Management

Bachelor of Science in Psychology                                                                                                        2003

Excelsior College

Minor in Business

Advanced Copywriting Course, American Writers and Artists Institute                                                       2007

 

Selected Unpublished Manuscripts 

Foutile Resistance: A Strategy For Combating Marginalization of Dissent                                            10/2006

Becoming a Better Arts Advocate: A Discussion of Six Programming Areas                                          03/2005

Social Marketing the Food Stamp Program to Latinos: A Fundraising Introduction                                 03/2005

The System Dynamic and Humanity: A Conceptual Application of the Kardashev Scale                         06/2005

Managing Hidden Diversity in the Nonprofit Workplace                                                                         06/2005

The Development Director:  Strategies for Analyzing Fundraising Effectiveness                                     12/2004