Raiser's Edge DB Mgr, Special Events and Admin

Posted on: 2006-11-27

Lydia C. J. Jackson ¨Fifty Pine Street 6J1 ¨ Montclair, New Jersey 07042¨ ¨(973) 783- 4266 (H)¨ [email protected]¨ ¨(201) 522-7253(C)¨ Objective: to secure a position, which incorporates my experience, skills and abilities in fundraising, special events, database management and administrative services. Technical skills and Certifications: The Raiser’s Edge version 6 for Windows I & II, Advanced with Crystal Reports; The Raiser’s Edge version 7 for version 6 Users; Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Publisher. Education: Seton Hall University (South Orange, New Jersey), Liberal Arts; Empire State College (SUNY – Saratoga, NY), Community and Human Services Administration Professional Work Experience Frost Valley YMCA Fund Development, Montclair, NJ November 1999 – October 2006 Events, Stewardship and Administrative Director (2 years) Associate Director of Development (2 years) Assistant Director of Development (1year) Administrative Manager (2 years) Nature and Scope of Responsibilities: To provide support and help advance all fundraising initiatives. Assist in administering, organizing and driving development programs including: annual appeals, alumni outreach, scholarship and financial assistance, donor recognition, special events and other fundraising activities. To contribute to and help implement comprehensive fund development strategic plan for the organization. Fund Development: Coordinated Annual Giving and all other direct mail campaigns; assisted in the design and development of all campaign materials with the organization’s marketing and graphic arts departments. Managed and assisted in the growth of donor base and planned giving prospects through research, mailings, cultivation and recognition activities. Special Events: Initiated, planned and managed special events such as annual dinners, centennial galas, golf outings, alumni reunions for cultivation and fundraising purposes. Served as principal administrative staff liaison to the Board of Trustees, Golf Classic Committee, Development Committee and volunteer sub-committees. Database Management: Established and strengthened donor database technology; analyzed and improved tracking and reporting systems; protected the integrity of data relevant to accuracy and donor confidentiality. Created mailing lists, constituent giving reports, financial summaries and campaign/appeal analysis. Administered and supervised stewardship and acknowledgement programs. Administrative Services: Managed the day-to-day operations of the Development office including payroll, budget maintenance, accounts receivable and payable with the support of the organization’s Controller and accounting staff. Supervised and trained development assistants and volunteers. Served as primary contact to vendors, suppliers and contractors as well as counterparts in partner organizations. Metro YMCA of the Oranges (Corporate Branch) West Orange, NJ August 1997- July 1999 Executive Assistant to the Vice-President of Fund Development Fund Development: Contributed to the conversion of the database system from Y-Ware to Raiser Edge; organized department record keeping system; logged and tracked all gifts, updated database mailing system; acknowledged all gifts; routinely reported to CEO and five executive branch directors regarding annual appeal progress; administered timely invoice/collection process for all campaign pledges; maintained department filing system and research library; supported all special events including golf tournaments, annual dinners and other fundraising activities. References Upon Request