Ashleigh Burge Draft
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Rick Treur
Ashleigh is a professional and personable colleague. She is self-motivated, pays attention to detail and is strategic in how she carries out her work. She is a gifted writer who also has a good eye for design. We were fortunate to have Ashleigh working at the Calvin Annual Fund.
Rick Treur
Ashleigh is a professional and personable colleague. She is self-motivated, pays attention to detail and is strategic in how she carries out her work. She is a gifted writer who also has a good eye for design. We were fortunate to have Ashleigh working at the Calvin Annual Fund.
Rick Treur
Ashleigh is a professional and personable colleague. She is self-motivated, pays attention to detail and is strategic in how she carries out her work. She is a gifted writer who also has a good eye for design. We were fortunate to have Ashleigh working at the Calvin Annual Fund.
Rick Treur
Ashleigh is a professional and personable colleague. She is self-motivated, pays attention to detail and is strategic in how she carries out her work. She is a gifted writer who also has a good eye for design. We were fortunate to have Ashleigh working at the Calvin Annual Fund.
Credentials
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Leadership West Michigan
West Michigan Chamber CoalitionAug, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Nonprofit Board Certification Program
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy (Grand Valley State University)Feb, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Varnum LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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200 - 300 Employee
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Labor and Employment Associate
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Sep 2019 - Present
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Michigan State Law Review
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East Lansing, Michigan
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Staff Editor
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Aug 2017 - May 2019
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Varnum LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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200 - 300 Employee
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Summer Associate
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
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Michigan Court of Appeals
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Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area
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Judicial Clerk, Judge Jane Beckering
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Jan 2018 - May 2018
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Michigan Court of Appeals
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United States
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Administration of Justice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Law Clerk, Research Division
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
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Center for Women in Transition
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Holland, Michigan
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Director of Development and Communications
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Jan 2012 - Aug 2016
Responsible for meeting $700,000 annual fundraising goal as well as funding for special projects. Design and implement an integrated system that aligns charitable gift solicitation, communications and marketing with the Center’s strategic direction. Methods include major gifts moves management and individual solicitation, corporate sponsorship, targeted mailings and special events. Overall, set measurable annual goals that focus on revenue generation, donor retention and gift growth, and increasing our agency's presence in the community. Show less
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Calvin University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager of Annual Fund Communications and Programs
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Apr 2009 - Jan 2012
Develop and execute targeted marketing and messaging strategies for the Calvin Annual Fund. Oversee direct mail, e-mail, and web communications, including national solicitations to alumni, parents and businesses. Manage various annual fund stewardship and donor recognition programs, including the 1876 Society. Lead the re-branding of the 1876 Society, a donor recognition society for annual fund leadership donors.Coordinate volunteer recruitment and activity through the 1876 Society Advisory Council. Establish volunteer training program and oversee volunteer solicitation and stewardship efforts.Advise college administration on communications strategy and branding. Show less
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Donor Communications Coordinator
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Aug 2007 - Mar 2009
Create fund-raising materials and correspondence that are compelling and well-written. Manage the process and timeline for Calvin's communications to its donor constituencies.
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Northern Illinois University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2004 - May 2007
Graduate Teaching Assistant for Philosophy and Women's Studies Departments, Northern Illinois University Graduate Teaching Assistant for Philosophy and Women's Studies Departments, Northern Illinois University
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Baker Publishing Group
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Editorial Assistant
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Jun 2006 - Aug 2006
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Education
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2016 - 2019
Michigan State University College of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Summa Cum Laude -
2005 - 2008
Northern Illinois University
M.A., Philosophy -
2002 - 2004
Calvin University
B.A., Philosophy
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