Abby Paulsen (she/her/hers)

Development & Operations Manager at MIGIZI
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

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Experience

    • United States
    • Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Development & Operations Manager
      • Jul 2022 - Present

    • Development Associate
      • Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Freelance
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
    • Fundraising/Data Consultant
      • Mar 2020 - Present

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Prospect Research & Database Manager
      • Feb 2019 - Feb 2020

      -Successfully merged two legacy organization Raisers Edge databases into a single system following the acquisition and merger of HealthEast and HealthEast Foundation by Fairview Health Services and Fairview Foundation. -Completed a full export of our combined database which was sent to an outside partner for a full analysis of capacity and affinity for the organization to aid in our fundraising strategy. -Reviewed and updated queries and reports used for pulling data in our employee giving campaign to ensure accuracy in financial reporting data. -Analyzed past giving along with past gift officer portfolios to identify possible trends and used information to help rebuild our prospect pipeline as well as populate new gift officer portfolios. -Relaunched Fairview's Grateful Patient program, using tools from Blackbaud's Target Analytics and Omatic's List Management service. -Worked closely with a consultant from Blackbaud on intensive database cleanup projects as we move to align the two legacy organizations and move forward in the most efficient manner possible. Show less

    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Prospect Research Specialist
      • Jun 2017 - Nov 2018

      • Qualified prospects through qualitative and quantitative analysis of biographical and financial data. • Completed a variety of profiles for individual prospects for the President of the University, the President/CEO of the Foundation, the Senior Vice President and Vice President of Development, major gift officers, as well as donor relations and event staff. • Actively collaborated with fellow researchers and development staff to ensure portfolios included actively cultivated donors, stewarded donors, and potential prospects, while other non- philanthropic or low affinity individuals were removed. • Compiled proactive research and made recommendations to assist the development team in meeting their fundraising goals • Assisted in the onboarding of Ball State University’s 17th President, Geoffrey Mearns, as he worked to meet with partners, donors, and stakeholders across the country. • Worked closely with development staff in preparing their solicitation strategies and ask amounts as Ball State University heads into their Second Century Campaign. • Ensured the confidentiality and security of donor information at all times in accordance with APRA standards. Show less

    • Database Architect & Administrator
      • Apr 2016 - Mar 2017

      • Created and maintained databases, network accounts and programs. • Evaluated and conducted technical and functional research and analysis. • Developed database objects, including tables, views and materialized views using SQL. • Entered numerical data into databases in a timely and accurate manner. • Researched and resolved issues regarding the integrity of data flow into databases. • Created and maintained databases, network accounts and programs. • Evaluated and conducted technical and functional research and analysis. • Developed database objects, including tables, views and materialized views using SQL. • Entered numerical data into databases in a timely and accurate manner. • Researched and resolved issues regarding the integrity of data flow into databases.

    • United States
    • Environmental Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Database Manager
      • Mar 2014 - Dec 2015

      - Led internal training for contact database use. - Maintained database for the office by entering new data, running audits, and producing usable reports and lists for team members - Created documentation that empowered and enabled learning and success for users. - Conducted and evaluated technical and functional research and analysis. - Presented analytical findings both verbally and in written reports. - Planned and coordinated logistics for board meetings, committee meetings, and staff events. - Conducted research to prepare, gather, and proof materials for executive-level meetings. - Ordered and distributed office supplies while adhering to a fixed office budget. Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Assistant
      • Sep 2011 - Jul 2014

      COLLEGE OF DESIGN • Studied and researched human-computer interaction to better understand the user experience • Collaborated with a team of designers to develop a software platform to enhance user efficiency. • Designed pilot testing procedures to investigate cognitive load in human-computer interaction. • Developed a series of studies on the impact of cognitive load in computer-based learning. • Utilized data and statistical analyses to reach conclusions about human learning in a digital environment. • Co-authored three published research papers on findings. Show less

    • United States
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • Training Coordinator
      • Mar 2013 - Jan 2014

      • Developed surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes. • Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials. • Applied adult learning and performance expertise to assess behavioral and ability issues. • Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers. • Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs and recommended improvements. • Developed surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes. • Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials. • Applied adult learning and performance expertise to assess behavioral and ability issues. • Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers. • Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs and recommended improvements.

Education

  • Columbia University in the City of New York
    Master's degree, Applied Analytics
    2021 - 2023
  • Iowa State University
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology; Pre-med concentration
    2011 - 2015
  • Ridgewater College
    Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Psychology
    2009 - 2011
  • Holy Trinity High School
    High school diploma
    2007 - 2011

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