Experience

Victory Cup Initiative

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Oct 2015 - Present

  My experience connecting non-profit's with community supporters and corporate partners showed me the power of storytelling. One moving story can inspire a profound support effort for a social mission. This realization empowered me to create the Victory Cup Initiative. The Victory Cup Initiative is dedicated to helping other non-profit organizations tell their story in a more powerful way and build relationships with for-profit partners. • Raise $52,000 in its inaugural year. • Hosted a story telling competition between 10 nonprofit organizations and awarded $42,000 to the participants. • Created Partnerships with 30+ community partners and for-profit organizations. • Assembled and led a team of 14 volunteers to organize the event. If you are a non-profit with a story to share, or if you are a for-profit company who wants to be a part of the story, email me at ashleyvann@vannstrategies.com. Show less



Vann Strategies

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  I founded Vann Strategies because I believe nonprofit organizations change lives every day and deserve to thrive. Without financial support, these organizations cannot fulfill their missions or raise awareness for their causes. I am committed to amplifying the work of a few organizations to accomplish their goals. At Vann Strategies, we have a proven track record of cultivating new relationships, strengthening existing relationships, and activating strategic initiatives to acquire resources for people and organizations dedicated to making a positive difference. • Worked closely with 10+ non-profit organizations in Central Florida including Alachua County. • Created and facilitated strategic planning for non-profit organizations and their board of directors • Created and implemented development plans and fundraising programs for non-profit organizations • Built Donor Management programs • Created and implemented volunteer programs • Clients include, Orlando Orthopaedic Center Foundation, Crossman & Co., Grace Medical Home, Aqua Viva Serves, Hands to Love, Thornton Park District, Monarch Learning Academy, College Park Partnership If you are a non-profit leader that wants to amplify your non-profit’s fundraising and community building efforts, email me at ashleyvann@vannstrategies.com and we can begin the conversation. Show less



YMCA of Central Florida

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Membership Director

  • Jan 2012 - Sep 2012

  - Raised $65,000 during first 90 days for nursery renovation - #1 out of 14 Family Centers in Sales between January -June 2012 - Drive membership sales through special events, sales and service team initiatives, relationships with local area businesses and community partners - Created, implemented and managed internal and external communication strategy for family center consisting of 70 employees and 3500 members - Raised $65,000 during first 90 days for nursery renovation - #1 out of 14 Family Centers in Sales between January -June 2012 - Drive membership sales through special events, sales and service team initiatives, relationships with local area businesses and community partners - Created, implemented and managed internal and external communication strategy for family center consisting of 70 employees and 3500 members



Rollins College - Crummer Graduate School of Business

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ATHENA PowerLink Program Manager

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  - ATHENA PowerLink Program Manager -Not for Profit established to Mentor Women Business Owners by creating boards of directors during a 12 month period comprised of Central Florida Business Leaders. - Recruited Women Business Owners as clients - ATHENA PowerLink Program Manager -Not for Profit established to Mentor Women Business Owners by creating boards of directors during a 12 month period comprised of Central Florida Business Leaders. - Recruited Women Business Owners as clients



Wells Real Estate Funds

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Business Development Group

  • Nov 2003 - Sep 2007

  - Business Development Group consisting of 400+ Broker/Dealers with $3 million Annual REIT sales - Secured 34 brand new broker/dealer selling agreements YTD - Managed Broker/Dealer relationships with $15 million Annual REIT sales - Business Development Group consisting of 400+ Broker/Dealers with $3 million Annual REIT sales - Secured 34 brand new broker/dealer selling agreements YTD - Managed Broker/Dealer relationships with $15 million Annual REIT sales



Merrill Lynch

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Advisor

  • May 1998 - Oct 2003

  - Partner in Private Client Advisory Group, 11 member team manages $700 Million - Exceeded sales goal 18 months consecutively - Completed the Professional Sales Development Program, Received Far Exceeds Award by Accumulating $250,000 in revenue production, $18 million in assets under management and 27 financial plans within two years - Partner in Private Client Advisory Group, 11 member team manages $700 Million - Exceeded sales goal 18 months consecutively - Completed the Professional Sales Development Program, Received Far Exceeds Award by Accumulating $250,000 in revenue production, $18 million in assets under management and 27 financial plans within two years



Barnett Bank

• United States
• Banking

• Sales & Service Manager

  • Jun 1996 - Mar 1998

  - Establish relationship with business owners to expand the commercial loan volume $400,000 - Achieved 108% of the monthly branch sales goals 9 months consecutively - Organized weekly sales meetings, created motivational exercises, focused on product knowledge, sales tactics, and teamwork for a 15 member retail branch. - Establish relationship with business owners to expand the commercial loan volume $400,000 - Achieved 108% of the monthly branch sales goals 9 months consecutively - Organized weekly sales meetings, created motivational exercises, focused on product knowledge, sales tactics, and teamwork for a 15 member retail branch.