Dara Markus
Development Manager at Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis- Claim this Profile
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Ryan Thompson
I have known Dara for over two years during which time she worked as a District Executive and Senior District Executive in my office. I have been consistently impressed with Dara's attitude and productivity during the time that she has worked in the office. Dara is both very bright and quite motivated. I am confident that she will devote herself to any position with a high degree of diligence. She is a quick learner and has shown the ability to digest large volumes of information. Ms. Markus has demonstrated the ability to articulate information and ideas in both the verbal and written forms. Ms. Markus is willing to take risks. She will reach out to people and involve them with projects. I particularly appreciate Dara's willingness to take initiative to help the office serve its constituents more fully. I recommend Ms. Markus without reservation.
Ryan Thompson
I have known Dara for over two years during which time she worked as a District Executive and Senior District Executive in my office. I have been consistently impressed with Dara's attitude and productivity during the time that she has worked in the office. Dara is both very bright and quite motivated. I am confident that she will devote herself to any position with a high degree of diligence. She is a quick learner and has shown the ability to digest large volumes of information. Ms. Markus has demonstrated the ability to articulate information and ideas in both the verbal and written forms. Ms. Markus is willing to take risks. She will reach out to people and involve them with projects. I particularly appreciate Dara's willingness to take initiative to help the office serve its constituents more fully. I recommend Ms. Markus without reservation.
Ryan Thompson
I have known Dara for over two years during which time she worked as a District Executive and Senior District Executive in my office. I have been consistently impressed with Dara's attitude and productivity during the time that she has worked in the office. Dara is both very bright and quite motivated. I am confident that she will devote herself to any position with a high degree of diligence. She is a quick learner and has shown the ability to digest large volumes of information. Ms. Markus has demonstrated the ability to articulate information and ideas in both the verbal and written forms. Ms. Markus is willing to take risks. She will reach out to people and involve them with projects. I particularly appreciate Dara's willingness to take initiative to help the office serve its constituents more fully. I recommend Ms. Markus without reservation.
Ryan Thompson
I have known Dara for over two years during which time she worked as a District Executive and Senior District Executive in my office. I have been consistently impressed with Dara's attitude and productivity during the time that she has worked in the office. Dara is both very bright and quite motivated. I am confident that she will devote herself to any position with a high degree of diligence. She is a quick learner and has shown the ability to digest large volumes of information. Ms. Markus has demonstrated the ability to articulate information and ideas in both the verbal and written forms. Ms. Markus is willing to take risks. She will reach out to people and involve them with projects. I particularly appreciate Dara's willingness to take initiative to help the office serve its constituents more fully. I recommend Ms. Markus without reservation.
Experience
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Manager
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Aug 2022 - Present
Responsible for developing and implementing the annual giving and special event strategy for Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis (RMHC), ensuring it is successful in meeting the organization's needs. Additionally, as a part of the RMHC management, I collaborate with the leadership team to achieve position and organizational goals in support of the RMHC mission and core values.
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Manager of Annual and Community Giving
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Mar 2021 - Aug 2022
Responsible for developing and implementing the annual giving strategy for Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis (RMHC), ensuring it is successful in meeting the organization's needs. Additionally, as a part of the RMHC management, I collaborate with the leadership team to achieve position and organizational goals in support of the RMHC mission and core values.
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Boy Scouts of America
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior District Executive
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Feb 2018 - Mar 2021
Deliver the Scouting program to over 3,500 youth and 1,200 adult volunteers in a geographical area of Columbus and St. Louis. This is achieved by managing a variety of projects, alongside a volunteer core, including fundraising campaigns, membership drives, program expansion, event coordination, and recruitment and training of adult volunteers. Deliver the Scouting program to over 3,500 youth and 1,200 adult volunteers in a geographical area of Columbus and St. Louis. This is achieved by managing a variety of projects, alongside a volunteer core, including fundraising campaigns, membership drives, program expansion, event coordination, and recruitment and training of adult volunteers.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Ohio
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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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Youth Engagement Specialist
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Sep 2016 - Feb 2018
An advocate for school aged children. My job description involved offering recreational and educational programs for children so that they have a productive and positive outlet for their free time. My responsibility was to empower these young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. An advocate for school aged children. My job description involved offering recreational and educational programs for children so that they have a productive and positive outlet for their free time. My responsibility was to empower these young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.
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Ohio Wesleyan University
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Summer Science Student Researcher
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May 2014 - Aug 2015
Employed by Ohio Wesleyan University Science Department and as such I assisted plant physiologist, Dr. Scott Chris Wolverton, in researching the effect of gravity on plant roots, gravitropism. Research involved exposing Arabidopsis plant roots to various conditions and recording the plant physiological response. Observed responses, in the form of data , were then used to support the thesis pertaining to gravitropism. Scientific findings were presented at the Summer Science Research Program Symposium. Findings helped Dr. Wolverton formulate a grant to NASA for funding to send his experiments to the International Space Station. Dr. Wolverton was awarded a NASA grant and these experiments were sent into space on December 15, 2017.
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Education
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2018 - 2021
Washington University in St. Louis - University College
Master of Arts - MA, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management -
2012 - 2016
Ohio Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History and Biology
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