Joan Brazas
Associate Director Of Development at Franciscan Outreach- Claim this Profile
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Jill Sevelow
Joan Brazas is the the employee others dream about: The thinker bee and the worker bee; the wearer of a multitude of hats, who thrives in a creative environment and can also make sense out of the chaos; extremely creative, she gives 110% of herself for each task, sometimes multiple at once; she's a dynamo at executing anything she sets out to do, and can take the proverbial "bull by the horns" when needed. She was the go-to person in front and behind the scenes for multiple facets of the JCC. And, to top it off...she's fun to work with- engaging with a sharp wit, warm and charming to boot. I'd work with her again in a heartbeat!
Jill Sevelow
Joan Brazas is the the employee others dream about: The thinker bee and the worker bee; the wearer of a multitude of hats, who thrives in a creative environment and can also make sense out of the chaos; extremely creative, she gives 110% of herself for each task, sometimes multiple at once; she's a dynamo at executing anything she sets out to do, and can take the proverbial "bull by the horns" when needed. She was the go-to person in front and behind the scenes for multiple facets of the JCC. And, to top it off...she's fun to work with- engaging with a sharp wit, warm and charming to boot. I'd work with her again in a heartbeat!
Jill Sevelow
Joan Brazas is the the employee others dream about: The thinker bee and the worker bee; the wearer of a multitude of hats, who thrives in a creative environment and can also make sense out of the chaos; extremely creative, she gives 110% of herself for each task, sometimes multiple at once; she's a dynamo at executing anything she sets out to do, and can take the proverbial "bull by the horns" when needed. She was the go-to person in front and behind the scenes for multiple facets of the JCC. And, to top it off...she's fun to work with- engaging with a sharp wit, warm and charming to boot. I'd work with her again in a heartbeat!
Jill Sevelow
Joan Brazas is the the employee others dream about: The thinker bee and the worker bee; the wearer of a multitude of hats, who thrives in a creative environment and can also make sense out of the chaos; extremely creative, she gives 110% of herself for each task, sometimes multiple at once; she's a dynamo at executing anything she sets out to do, and can take the proverbial "bull by the horns" when needed. She was the go-to person in front and behind the scenes for multiple facets of the JCC. And, to top it off...she's fun to work with- engaging with a sharp wit, warm and charming to boot. I'd work with her again in a heartbeat!
Experience
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Franciscan Outreach
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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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Associate Director Of Development
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Aug 2020 - Present
In partnership with the Director of Development, Board of Directors, and Ambassador Board, work to achieve the organization’s annual fundraising goal of over $4M and raise awareness of the organization’s mission to provide comprehensive services to people confronting homelessness in Chicago• Exceeded FY21 individual giving goal by 48% through effective moves management, stewardship, and strategic outreach• Produce and execute quarterly Annual Fund initiatives, as well as Giving Tuesday, holiday, and end of year appeals• Implement and manage 3 virtual and 1 in-person events garnering revenue over $200,000• Corporate and other non-government grants and sponsorship management with a revenue budget of $600K+• Initiate new fundraising efforts including serving as a charity partner in the 2022 Bank of America Chicago Marathon• Manage corporate matching, workplace giving, donor advised funds, planned giving, and recurring gift programs• Lead volunteer efforts and in-kind donation appeals• Develop, build, and maintain relationships with donors, volunteers, and community partners• Work directly with board of directors and development committee with onboarding and achieving fundraising goals• Serve as head content writer for social media and communication• Oversaw transition to a new constituent relationship management (CRM) system • Manage all aspects of the constituent relationship management (CRM) system ensuring the database effectively captures constituent information and generates accurate reports• Supervise Event Coordinator and other contract workers
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Development Manager
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Mar 2015 - Aug 2020
Manage all aspects of the association’s foundation whose mission is to support the charitable, educational, research and scientific endeavors of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) which will improve the public’s total health by increasing the awareness of and access to quality oral healthcare.• Manage Institute events at ADHA’s Annual Conference including the annual national fundraiser (which raises over $100,000 through corporate sponsorship and individual donations), volunteer appreciation/networking luncheon, and board/volunteer scheduling• Administer and manage scholarship, community service and research grant programs and their committee reviews utilizing the Cadmium platform• Oversee ADHA’s Institute nationwide individual volunteer program which raises over $100,000 annually• Grants and corporate sponsorship management• Create and launch individual fundraising campaigns and appeals• Coordinate planned giving program• Manage the Institute’s social media presence and messaging• Develop and oversee budgets
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Greater Chicago Food Depository
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Community and Network Services Coordinator
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Mar 2011 - Mar 2015
Support the Community and Network Services department of Chicago’s food bank, with a distribution network of over 650 pantries, soup kitchens and shelters serving 678,000 individuals in Cook County.• Coordinate and provide customer service, logistical support and daily technical assistance to member agencies • Planning and participation in events including the Annual Hunger Walk, attended by 11,000+ walkers, National Volunteer Week, Agency Community Impact Conference and the Bruce Springsteen Wrecking Ball Tour Fund Drive at Wrigley Field • Liaison between agencies, inventory control and transportation departments• Manage community programs for children and mobile distributions• Refer inbound client callers to food programs in their communities• Audit monthly service reports to ensure compliance with USDA (US Department of Agriculture) and TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) guidelines • Record keeping, data entry, reporting with Navision and Raisers Edge
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Event Planner
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Apr 2010 - Jun 2010
Manage from inception to completion the organization’s Leader Luncheon Kick-Off Event, Annual Meeting and Reception, Grand Opening of the Patterson & McDaniel Family Center and a board member appreciation event. • Secure venue, entertainment, and décor, ensure that all events convey the organization’s mission and goals. Negotiate vendor contracts• Collaborate with staff and manage volunteers• Budgeting, record keeping, data entry, reporting with Excel and eTapestry Manage from inception to completion the organization’s Leader Luncheon Kick-Off Event, Annual Meeting and Reception, Grand Opening of the Patterson & McDaniel Family Center and a board member appreciation event. • Secure venue, entertainment, and décor, ensure that all events convey the organization’s mission and goals. Negotiate vendor contracts• Collaborate with staff and manage volunteers• Budgeting, record keeping, data entry, reporting with Excel and eTapestry
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Education
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Columbia College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Nonprofit Management
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