yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

gs- series/grade

announcement number

veteran preference: xy points

 

linda mckenzie

ssn: 0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

home phone: xxx-xxx-xxxx

alternate phone: 404-314-8841

email: abc@xyz.com

 

special skills:

 

us citizen, bachelor of business degree, a decade of experience in organizational development, database management, grants management, gift processing, prospect research, fundraising, special events management, and office management.  highly knowledgeable of government acquisition management procedures including contract planning.  technically proficient in raiser s edge advancement database program, ms word, excel, access, powerpoint and publisher, wealth engine, alumnifinder, mindjet mind manager applications and prospect research web-based software.  exceptional organizational, communication, active listening and analytical skills.  contributes geniality and strong collaborative skills as a team member.  well versed in funder approaches to giving and granting funds.  active membership in association of fundraising professionals for seven consecutive years.

 

work experience

 

development associate, 08/01-12/08

40-50 hours per week.  $00,000 annually.

the fund for theological education

office of advancement

atlanta, ga

supervisor: jane doe, 000-555-1212.  permission to contact: yes/no

 

donor operations management:  reported to the vice president of the office of advancement; provided first line of contact for individual donors seeking to give or obtain giving history information, administered all ongoing correspondence with individual donors.  managed comprehensive gift processing operations.  generated acknowledgements for all gifts to individual donors, collaborated with colleagues and the executive director to ensure protocols for gift acknowledgements were maintained at all gift levels.  collaborated with finance department to ensure accurate and timely completion of annual, monthly and project reports, and perform donor database analyses for financial audits to ensure legal and fiscal regulatory compliance.  promptly responded to individual donors inquiries and effectively addressed issues through written correspondence, telephone contact, personal contact and e-mail. 

 

government contract review:  contributed strong attention to detail when reviewing and managing government contract applications and grant awards to check for thoroughness, accuracy and verify regulatory compliance.

 

data analysis/database management:  developed and implemented a database tool to effectively identify and pinpoint specific information needed for various analyses and targeted marketing efforts.  developed and implemented innovative processes to improve database management standards and procedures.  managed constituent codes, attributes and funds data.  produced complex queries and performed global changes and deletions.  facilitated monthly team meetings to analyze and resolve database issues.  conducted regular records updates and processing to maintain donor database accuracy and thoroughness.  employed peachtree accounting software to manage federal files, maintain databases and record grant expense data.  trained and provided technical assistance to staff and volunteers to maintain and optimize database integrity.  generated all data reports.

 

grants management:  researched, assessed and presented grant funding opportunities made available by multiple foundations to successfully maintain a $1.2 million annual fellowship budget.  collaborated with project leaders to develop grant proposals, drafted, prepared and submitted all request for proposal (rfp) documentation and reports.  managed grant request/report tickler system, effectively tracked proposal status and deadlines, acknowledged and tracked funds received, monitored grant fiscal records to ensure ongoing compliance.

 

gift processing and annual fund:  managed comprehensive gift processing activities and acknowledgements.  reconciled donor gifts with finance office and provided financial analysis and reporting, created donor and volunteer rosters for inclusion in annual reports.  coordinated all annual fund initiatives and special event fundraiser planning and logistics activities.

 

prospect research: conducted research to locate and identify potential funders including private donors, group donors, commercial and corporate donors, management support organizations and associations, using multiple web-based programs.  developed and maintained prospect data and profiles.  actively participated in and contributed to prospect strategy meetings with senior-level staff to effectively address issues and identify solutions.

 

accomplishments:  organized a 25 member board of advisors to build and strengthen fundraising infrastructure.  managed office of advancement during a one year vacancy in the vice president position.

 

office manager, 06/99-07/01

40-50 hours per week.  $00,000 annually.

parent to parent of georgia

atlanta, ga

supervisor: jane doe, 000-555-1212.  permission to contact: yes/no

 

office management:  reporting to the executive director; effectively managed comprehensive administrative operations to successfully improve overall operations efficiency.  reorganized and streamlined administrative procedures to increase productivity, reduce costs and assist support staff; redesigned payroll process, updated information management and filing systems, reorganized supplies requisition protocol, assisted office staff complete routine tasks including database management, employee travel and accommodations planning, fundraising and project management support functions.  designed and produced a monthly newsletter for organization members and constituents.  established and maintained a rapport with board of directors, attended all board meetings.

 

desktop publishing:  reduced overall costs by producing company newsletter thereby precluding the need to hire outside contracting services.  utilized strong desktop publishing and writing skills to produce an informative and entertaining newsletter.

 

fiscal management:  selected to drive comprehensive financial management operations within three weeks of hire.  employed peachtree accounting to perform accurate and reliable budget analyses and provide budget projection recommendations, managed accounts payable/receivable, and reconciled monthly bank statements.

 

human resources management:  managed payroll, new hire processing and benefits administration tasks.

 

education

 

brenau university, gainesville, ga

master of arts degree in human resources, 2008

bachelor of business administration management, 2002

 

professional training

 

certificate of excellence essentials in fundraising, georgia center for nonprofits, nonprofit university.

fund raising 101, sinclair, townes & company fundraising council.

proposal writing seminar, the foundation center.