Alexandra VanDerlofske
Executive Director at Suffolk County Democratic Committee- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Notary Public, State of New York
New York Secretary of State
Experience
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Suffolk County Democratic Committee
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Jan 2021 - Present
I oversee all programs, build and manage the team, lead the party through special elections, general elections, and coordinated campaigns. I oversee financial health in both the short- and long-term and execute a wide variety of high-level events. I manage the development and oversight of political and campaign strategy, hire staff and manage expectations and work output daily, and manage all human resources functions. I promote a coordinated campaign during election years with successful focused resource development. I conduct all the regular business of the Committee, including executing committee and executive meetings, responding to candidate and committee member requests, hiring of contractors and consultants, managing finances, maintaining office and satellite locations, and overseeing social media presence.• I create and execute a finance plan raising over $1.3 million annually for the Committee.• I facilitate the planning and execution of numerous large- and small-scale fundraising events ranging in size from 20 to 500 attendees / participants.• I partner with the Committee's Campaign Manager to develop and implement campaign strategy and counsel candidates on an on-going basis on political matters.• I hire and oversee all of the Staff of the Committee, ranging from 3 to 100+ employees throughout the course of a campaign cycle. Show less
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Finance Director
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Sep 2017 - Dec 2020
I oversaw the Party's fundraising, donor prospecting, donor management, membership, and database operations to ensure the Committee's priorities and plans were carried out. I directed all aspects of campaign finance operations, including call time management, small and high dollar events, donor research, online fundraising, budget management, and legal compliance. I developed various fundraising and finance plans and managed teams of staff, interns, and volunteers to ensure a variety of events and programs to raise money for the Committee. I conducted accurate and timely donor follow-up and acknowledgement. I partnered with the Executive Director on matters related to general business, treasury, and compliance.• I successfully managed finance programs for more than a dozen candidates annually and served as Treasurer for numerous candidates, overseeing the related committees' treasury and compliance.• I advised candidates on best practices for fundraising and served as call time manager for targeted races.• I developed innovative fundraising and finance plans to create new avenues to increase Committee coffers. Show less
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Director of Community Outreach and Special Projects
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Apr 2016 - Aug 2017
I provided communications and public relations services and developed, recommended, produced, and communicated presentation materials and public outreach activities for constituents. I assessed public outreach activities to determine the effectiveness and potential areas for improvement. I served as a liaison and participated in a variety of meetings, conferences, and other community organizational activities to receive and convey information. I managed the daily operations of a Constituent Relations Unit team and directly handled high priority cases. I organized and led assigned special projects and large- and small-scale County events.• I collaborated with the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs to develop a strategy to advance legislation and policy within the 18-member Suffolk County Legislature. Show less
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Assistant Director of Community Outreach
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Jan 2015 - Apr 2016
I collaborated with the Director of Community Outreach and Special projects to oversee aspects of the solicitation of community involvement for Suffolk County and established and maintained relationships with community organizations and advocacy groups. I developed and implemented policies and procedures surrounding the program and services offered. I populated the County Executive's schedule with community events and consistently participated in events throughout the community to increase the visibility of the program and increase the number of active participants. I conducted research for constituent cases.• I oversaw all aspects of the County Executive's Office Internship Program.• I prepared Executive Memoranda of Appointment and Suffolk County Proclamations. Show less
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Education
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2014 - 2016
Stony Brook University Graduate School
Master of Arts - MA, Public Policy -
2010 - 2014
St. Joseph's University New York
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science, Minors: Business Administration, Economics
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