Emily Borne, MPA
Development Specialist at MakerspaceCT- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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MakerspaceCT
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Specialist
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Dec 2020 - Present
- Maintain membership and class scheduling through software applications. - Manage organizational advancement database, including all donor and funder records for the updating and recording of prospect profiles. - Secure project/program information necessary for the development of and reporting on donor proposals/offers and funding overviews, including supervision and contribution to all required grant reporting. - Develop and coordinate community outreach goals.
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Arthritis Foundation
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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400 - 500 Employee
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Development Manager
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Jan 2020 - Jun 2020
- Revenue Generation: Directly responsible for achieving revenue through assigned Social/Gala fundraising initiatives (while providing support for Walk to Cure Arthritis, Jingle Bell Run, Social/Gala and other events). - Volunteer Recruitment and Management: Recruit, orient, train and coach/mentor volunteers to organize events that meet or exceed the established fundraising goals. Key volunteer positions include Leadership Board members, Event Committees, Youth, Medical and other Honorees, Corporate Chairs, Team Captains, and Sponsors. - Revenue Generation: Develops a pipeline of new revenue streams, event sponsorships, and volunteer opportunities through relationships, networking, sales calls or other prospecting efforts. - Assess and Plan: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the on-going fundraising initiatives, including fundraising efficiency (cost/expense), community engagement, event potential, and overall success of the event. - Collaboration with Mission: Maintain a thorough knowledge of the Arthritis Foundation’s fundraising and mission based initiatives. Collaborate with mission staff on key activities to ensure mission delivery at all events. - Organizational Effectiveness: Proficiency with multiple systems that track and manage revenue generating activities, volunteer leadership and more (Affinity, Kintera), and internal systems of the Arthritis Foundation. Activities may include monitoring income/expense budgets, compilation/analysis of event statistics, evaluation of media coverage, researching and analyzing community fundraising potential versus actual revenues, etc. - Event Marketing: Collaborate with Marketing & Communications team to oversee local marketing/communications/media relations efforts to drive awareness and community engagement in Arthritis Foundation events.
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American Heart Association
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Special Events
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Feb 2019 - Jan 2020
- Developing and maintaining relationships with AHA corporate and community partners. - Building and developing a pipeline for corporate sponsorships and individual donors. - Conducting sales calls and meetings to generate new business/managing the existing portfolio of corporate supporters. - Developing and growing relationships with volunteers, sponsors, & key corporate & community leaders to raise funds and awareness. - Networking within the local area to identify and recruit new relationships for the organization. - Driving new business development through sponsorship sales recruiting and stewarding c-suite volunteer leaders, team captains and walkers based on nationally established best practices for the Heart Walk. - Driving peer-to-peer fundraising; monitoring participant fundraising trends and implementing proven strategies to maximize income.
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Specialist, Office Management
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Nov 2017 - Feb 2019
Implement firm wide recycling fundraiser program to benefit Save the Sound, Pacific House, and Special Olympics CT.Manage conference room events and meetings for international proxy solicitation/corporate governance firm.Direct phone calls and client correspondence in accordance with C-Suite executive schedules.Plan and execute office events, including but not limited to intra-office catered lunches, executive meetings, and the Hartford Region Society for Corporate Governance.
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Victoria's Secret
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Merchandise Manager
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Jun 2016 - Nov 2017
Organize/execute district fundraising events for company platforms to include: Pelotonia and Swim Across AmericaAnticipate changes in visual merchandising and maintain organizational software according to corporate expectationsDeveloped procedures and streamlined scheduling expectations of store manager
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MISS CONNECTICUT SCHOLARSHIP CORPORATION
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United States
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Miss Naugatuck Valley 2016
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Mar 2016 - Mar 2017
Promoted personal platform of “STEM to STEAM”: Supporting Arts Programs through demonstrations and appearancesAdvocated for national platform of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, in charitable endeavorsCollaborated with businesses, non-profits and state representatives to encourage philanthropic outreach/volunteerismDeveloped/maintained relationships with local, state and national sponsors of The Miss America Organization
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Paragon Insurance Holdings
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United States
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Insurance
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100 - 200 Employee
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Administrative Assistant (Temporary)
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Mar 2016 - Jun 2016
Maintain database of new business contacts and quote information.Run reports on motor vehicle history, loss control, and applicant eligibility for coverage.Assist underwriters where necessary.
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Admissions Counselor
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Apr 2015 - Mar 2016
Recruited adult and high-school students for online Bachelors, Associates and Certificate programsMaintained timely follow-up schedule with prospective students through Oracle CRM OnDemandPartnered with colleagues to assist students with federal financial aid documents
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Kohl's
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Store Manager
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Jun 2014 - Apr 2015
Managed volunteer database within store location.Chaired store committee of Kohl’s Cares responsible for associate fundraising and volunteer opportunitiesDirected meetings and participated in conference calls contributing to store's performance and organizing data
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Stage Manager/Dramaturg
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Aug 2010 - May 2014
Conducting research for the specific needs of the production (i.e. time period, relevance of lobby displays)Attending rehearsal in order to field cast and production team queries regarding historical research and accuracy.Created paperwork from scratch for the purpose of organizing production meetings and rehearsals.Assisted Equity Stage Manager in review and implementation of Actor’s Equity rules.
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Shift Manager
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Jun 2011 - Jan 2014
Arranged employees at different stations within the restaurant based on the individual’s strengths.Compiled sales records and calculated labor needs at the end of every hour.Youngest manager in company of 10 franchises.
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Camp Counselor
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
Chaperoned campers on field trips to Patriot Place, Cinema Pub, and Mel’s Funway Park.Mentored campers with mental disabilities (Asperger’s, ADHD, Schizophrenia)
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Education
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Norwich University
Master of Public Administration - MPA, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management -
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Theater/Communications -
Milford High School
Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates