Jessica L. Slater
Regional Philanthropy Officer at American Red Cross Connecticut Chapter- Claim this Profile
Click to upgrade to our gold package
for the full feature experience.
Topline Score
Bio
Bobby Nims
I had the opportunity to a classmate of Jessica in the UConn Nonprofit Management Program and was fortunate to partner with her on several group projects. She is a brilliant and ambitious individual. She communicates proactively and works effectively to deliver successful results. She was very instrumental in our efforts and truly understands how to help nonprofits achieve their goals. I recommend Jessica for any organization she chooses.
Bobby Nims
I had the opportunity to a classmate of Jessica in the UConn Nonprofit Management Program and was fortunate to partner with her on several group projects. She is a brilliant and ambitious individual. She communicates proactively and works effectively to deliver successful results. She was very instrumental in our efforts and truly understands how to help nonprofits achieve their goals. I recommend Jessica for any organization she chooses.
Bobby Nims
I had the opportunity to a classmate of Jessica in the UConn Nonprofit Management Program and was fortunate to partner with her on several group projects. She is a brilliant and ambitious individual. She communicates proactively and works effectively to deliver successful results. She was very instrumental in our efforts and truly understands how to help nonprofits achieve their goals. I recommend Jessica for any organization she chooses.
Bobby Nims
I had the opportunity to a classmate of Jessica in the UConn Nonprofit Management Program and was fortunate to partner with her on several group projects. She is a brilliant and ambitious individual. She communicates proactively and works effectively to deliver successful results. She was very instrumental in our efforts and truly understands how to help nonprofits achieve their goals. I recommend Jessica for any organization she chooses.
Credentials
-
Nonprofit Management
University of ConnecticutAug, 2014- Oct, 2024
Experience
-
American Red Cross Connecticut Chapter
-
United States
-
Non-profit Organizations
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Regional Philanthropy Officer
-
Jun 2022 - Present
-
-
-
Slater Philanthropic Consulting
-
Hartford, Connecticut Area
-
Nonprofit Consultant
-
Apr 2018 - May 2022
– Expertise in donor development and fundraising, community outreach, strategic planning, marketing and social media, event planning, data and operations and more – Raised annual campaign funds totaling $10M – Client examples: Social Services Agency, Private Middle/ High School and Religious Nonprofit – Expertise in donor development and fundraising, community outreach, strategic planning, marketing and social media, event planning, data and operations and more – Raised annual campaign funds totaling $10M – Client examples: Social Services Agency, Private Middle/ High School and Religious Nonprofit
-
-
-
Dignity Grows, Inc.
-
United States
-
Civic and Social Organizations
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
National Coordinator
-
Oct 2020 - Jan 2022
– Liaison for Dignity Grows leadership, local chapters, Distribution Partners, and vendors to ensure successful launches in each community – Works on strategic planning, annual budgeting, and special projects that support the continuous development and evolution of the Dignity Grows program – Executes fundraising efforts and grant applications with leadership – Manages social media platforms and website including regular content scheduling, posting, and up-to-date messaging, content, and information about DG and women, girls and menstruators hygiene and menstrual hygiene Show less
-
-
-
Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford
-
United States
-
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Development and Stewardship Officer
-
Oct 2014 - Mar 2018
- Spearhead planning and implementation of all donor recognition/cultivation events, parlor meetings, programs and other events- Ensure the successful operation of a comprehensive strategic stewardship program that involves executives, board members and volunteers, including volunteer management- Ensure successful planning of budget, vendors and logistics of event Cultivate, engage and steward volunteers, prospects and donors- Work with development team on Aim Chai Endowment Campaign- Work with communications director to ensure consistency among various stewardship materials, including annual report, event invitations and social media- Work with VP Donor Services to steward fund holders including ensuring accurate and timely reporting to fund holders- Database point-person for development team, including development reporting to TrusteesProjects of Note:- $46 million endowment campaign. - Spearheaded all JCF events including first ever donor education conference and events related to campaign including 3 major campaign events at Wadsworth, Fox Ballroom and Farmington Gardens.- Created comprehensive stewardship strategic plan and overseeing current implementation. Show less
-
-
Donor Relations Associate
-
Jun 2011 - Sep 2014
-
-
Executive Assistant to CEO
-
Mar 2009 - May 2011
-
-
-
Harvard Medical School
-
United States
-
Higher Education
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Staff Assistant
-
Jul 2007 - Dec 2007
-
-
-
YouthBuild USA
-
United States
-
Non-profit Organizations
-
100 - 200 Employee
-
Event Planning Assistant to Legislative Director
-
Jan 2007 - May 2007
-
-
-
Lawyers Without Borders
-
United States
-
Legal Services
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Executive Assistant
-
May 2006 - Sep 2006
-
-
Education
-
2002 - 2006
Wheaton College Massachusetts
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Language and Literature, General -
2018 -
University of Connecticut
Master of Public Administration - MPA -
2014 - 2016
University of Connecticut
Nonprofit Management, Graduate Certification, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Community
