Andrew Gerber
Towanda
Summary
Accomplished Development Officer with a proven track record at Lifesong For Orphans, enhancing donor relations and spearheading successful fundraising campaigns. Expert in proposal development and staff management, I've significantly increased financial support through strategic partnership building and innovative marketing strategies. My approach combines analytical prowess with a keen understanding of donor demographics to drive organizational growth. Self-motivated development professional well-versed in individual, corporate and foundation fundraising techniques. Excellent track record of managing donor relationships and identifying new partnerships to increase fundraising support. Dedicated Professional Fundraiser with [Number] years of experience planning special campaigns and fundraising events. Enthusiastic about supporting issues related to [Type] cause. Accomplished in working with corporate leaders to receive sponsorships and initiate matching gift programs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Development Officer
Lifesong For Orphans
2012.12 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals and objectives.
- Streamlined internal processes for improved efficiency in prospect research, donor management, and event planning.
- Defined and integrated roles, responsibilities, and processes for business team and data management organization.
- Developed successful fundraising campaigns for various organizational projects, resulting in increased financial support.
- Led training sessions on development strategies for board members and other key stakeholders involved in fundraising efforts.
- Analyzed data on donor trends to inform strategic planning of future fundraising initiatives.
- Evaluated effectiveness of past fundraising initiatives to identify areas of improvement for future endeavors.
- Evaluated market trends and recommended marketing budget allocations to top management.
- Launched new sales training programs to drive continuous profitability improvements.
- Partnered with business teams and IT personnel to align project goals with business strategy and define project milestones.
- Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business development.
- Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions related to donations, grants, and sponsorships for compliance purposes.
- Cultivated strong relationships with major donors, leading to enhanced collaboration and sustained contributions.
- Identified revenue opportunities by collaborating with distribution partners.
- Utilized social media platforms effectively as a means of engaging existing and potential donors in the organization''s mission, programs, and events.
- Implemented stewardship programs to recognize donors'' contributions while encouraging continued support.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
- Set up and maintained global account management, processes and reporting tools.
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives to implement key changes and improvements in business development and sales programs.
- Created strategic and tactical sales initiatives for forward planning to meet key objectives.
- Implemented successful approaches to revitalize underperforming product lines and create new profit-generating enterprises.
- Conducted cold- calls to prospect external lead sources and advance sales process.
- Spearheaded annual giving campaigns for consistent revenue generation, utilizing effective messaging and communication techniques.
- Coordinated volunteer recruitment efforts to enhance community engagement while supporting fundraising activities.
- Developed case studies showcasing program successes that demonstrated the impact of donors'' investments.
- Fostered and facilitated relationships with product distribution channels to increase product sales.
- Identified investment opportunities, threats and challenges to accurately forecast company budget.
- Managed grant proposal development process, securing funding from multiple sources for key initiatives.
- Increased donor engagement by implementing targeted marketing strategies and personalized outreach efforts.
- Organized special events to raise awareness and funds for the organization''s mission and programs.
- Developed short-term and long-term sales objectives and strategic plans to meet market needs.
- Closed new business and streamlined account transition to customer relations department.
- Conducted thorough prospect research on individuals, corporations, foundations to identify new sources of potential funding.
- Researched product pricing, ratings and performance and created comparison spreadsheets to evaluate competitors.
- Designed compelling marketing materials to showcase the organization''s impact and attract potential supporters.
- Established partnerships with local businesses, fostering community involvement in the organization''s mission and activities.
- Mentored junior staff members in development best practices for ongoing professional growth within the team.
- Coordinated events to encourage community involvement and increase awareness of organization's mission.
- Planned and implemented fundraising events.
- Planned and organized special events, solicited corporate sponsorships, and set up matching gift donations to reach financial targets.
- Proposed fundraising opportunities to potential donors to increase sources of funding.
- Strategized with client development team members to manage budget and synchronize volunteer efforts to boost funding initiatives.
- Managed budgets for events and campaigns, keeping financial goals on track.
- Developed and implemented marketing campaigns targeting donors.
- Attended events to develop professional network of potential donors.
- Analyzed current and potential donor data to identify demographics and trends.
- Created and implemented fundraising plans to encourage donations and distribute funding.
Development Officer
Gateway Woods Family Services
2005.07 - 2012.12
- Streamlined internal processes for improved efficiency in prospect research, donor management, and event planning.
- Defined and integrated roles, responsibilities, and processes for business team and data management organization.
- Developed successful fundraising campaigns for various organizational projects, resulting in increased financial support.
- Led training sessions on development strategies for board members and other key stakeholders involved in fundraising efforts.
- Analyzed data on donor trends to inform strategic planning of future fundraising initiatives.
- Evaluated effectiveness of past fundraising initiatives to identify areas of improvement for future endeavors.
- Evaluated market trends and recommended marketing budget allocations to top management.
- Launched new sales training programs to drive continuous profitability improvements.
- Partnered with business teams and IT personnel to align project goals with business strategy and define project milestones.
- Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business development.
- Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions related to donations, grants, and sponsorships for compliance purposes.
- Cultivated strong relationships with major donors, leading to enhanced collaboration and sustained contributions.
- Identified revenue opportunities by collaborating with distribution partners.
- Utilized social media platforms effectively as a means of engaging existing and potential donors in the organization''s mission, programs, and events.
- Implemented stewardship programs to recognize donors'' contributions while encouraging continued support.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
- Set up and maintained global account management, processes and reporting tools.
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives to implement key changes and improvements in business development and sales programs.
- Created strategic and tactical sales initiatives for forward planning to meet key objectives.
- Implemented successful approaches to revitalize underperforming product lines and create new profit-generating enterprises.
- Conducted cold- calls to prospect external lead sources and advance sales process.
- Spearheaded annual giving campaigns for consistent revenue generation, utilizing effective messaging and communication techniques.
- Coordinated volunteer recruitment efforts to enhance community engagement while supporting fundraising activities.
- Developed case studies showcasing program successes that demonstrated the impact of donors'' investments.
- Fostered and facilitated relationships with product distribution channels to increase product sales.
- Identified investment opportunities, threats and challenges to accurately forecast company budget.
- Managed grant proposal development process, securing funding from multiple sources for key initiatives.
- Increased donor engagement by implementing targeted marketing strategies and personalized outreach efforts.
- Organized special events to raise awareness and funds for the organization''s mission and programs.
- Developed short-term and long-term sales objectives and strategic plans to meet market needs.
- Closed new business and streamlined account transition to customer relations department.
- Conducted thorough prospect research on individuals, corporations, foundations to identify new sources of potential funding.
- Researched product pricing, ratings and performance and created comparison spreadsheets to evaluate competitors.
- Designed compelling marketing materials to showcase the organization''s impact and attract potential supporters.
- Established partnerships with local businesses, fostering community involvement in the organization''s mission and activities.
- Mentored junior staff members in development best practices for ongoing professional growth within the team.
- Coordinated events to encourage community involvement and increase awareness of organization's mission.
- Planned and implemented fundraising events.
- Planned and organized special events, solicited corporate sponsorships, and set up matching gift donations to reach financial targets.
- Proposed fundraising opportunities to potential donors to increase sources of funding.
- Strategized with client development team members to manage budget and synchronize volunteer efforts to boost funding initiatives.
- Managed budgets for events and campaigns, keeping financial goals on track.
- Developed and implemented marketing campaigns targeting donors.
- Attended events to develop professional network of potential donors.
- Analyzed current and potential donor data to identify demographics and trends.
- Created and implemented fundraising plans to encourage donations and distribute funding.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Illinois State University
Normal, IL 12.2004
Skills
- Proposal Development
- Staff Management
- Fundraising expertise
- Budget Forecasting
- Donor Relations
- Goals and performance
- Partnership Building
- Marketing
- Vendor Management
- Sales expertise
- Business development and planning
- Budget Development
- Territory Management
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
- [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Development Officer
Lifesong For Orphans
2012.12 - Current
Development Officer
Gateway Woods Family Services
2005.07 - 2012.12
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Illinois State University
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
- [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
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