Linsey Thompson
Development Director at Westminster Neighborhood Services, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Indiana Trauma-Informed Nutrition Security for Community Agencies
Leah's PantryApr, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Westminster Neighborhood Services, Inc.
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Director
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May 2019 - Present
Work with Executive Director to identify, cultivate, solicitate, and steward individual, corporate, foundation, and other funders.Develop and execute the annual fundraising plan with the goal of meeting annual budget.Work with the Executive Director to coordinate fund raising special events and other engagement activitiesOversee all grant activities including research, writing, and reporting requirements.Work with and support the Board of Directors in all activities related to fundraising and advancement including staffing the Board's development committee activitiesReport on program progress to the Executive Director and board monthlyOversee the fundraising database and tracking systems to ensure timely and accurate receipting of gifts, recording of donor strategies and other activities, as appropriateAssist with the development of and oversight of all marketing and communications collateral materials and activities that contribute to the advancement and fundraising initiativesSupervise prospect research
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Indiana University Bloomington
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Assistant
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Aug 2018 - May 2019
Updated and implemented a fundraising planDeveloped an annual giving programPlanned and executed a day of givingCreated a stewardship planIdentified potential donors Updated and implemented a fundraising planDeveloped an annual giving programPlanned and executed a day of givingCreated a stewardship planIdentified potential donors
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Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Foundation Intern
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
Supported fundraising efforts including drafting solicitation letters and other mailingsPlanned and executed an online auctionManaged luncheons and dinners for donors throughout the Fair Provided VIP experiences for donorsAssisted in planning an 800 guest fundraising dinner Supported fundraising efforts including drafting solicitation letters and other mailingsPlanned and executed an online auctionManaged luncheons and dinners for donors throughout the Fair Provided VIP experiences for donorsAssisted in planning an 800 guest fundraising dinner
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Indiana University Bloomington
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Assistant
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Aug 2017 - May 2018
Developed a plan for annual giving Executed giving strategy while integrating sustainable practices Design stewardship programIncreased donor base by 84%Doubled number of donations Developed a plan for annual giving Executed giving strategy while integrating sustainable practices Design stewardship programIncreased donor base by 84%Doubled number of donations
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Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Catering Administrative Assistant
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Jul 2016 - Aug 2017
Collaborated with clients to design events Responsible for training and mentoring three new employees Implemented new operational programs to increase guest satisfaction Collaborated with clients to design events Responsible for training and mentoring three new employees Implemented new operational programs to increase guest satisfaction
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IUPUI
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of the Campus Kitchen at IUPUI
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Jul 2015 - May 2016
Mentored a team of 10 coordinators Communicated with clients in order to assess needs and create action plan Coordinated curriculum and implemented weekly training for volunteers and coordinators Mentored a team of 10 coordinators Communicated with clients in order to assess needs and create action plan Coordinated curriculum and implemented weekly training for volunteers and coordinators
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Education
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Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis
Master's degree, Philanthropy -
Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis
Master of Public Administration - MPA, Nonprofit Management -
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English, Writing and Literacy and Creative Writing