Joseph Blanco
Development Manager at Wesley Community Center- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certification in Educational Youth Leadership
Archdiocese of Galveston
Experience
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Wesley Community Center
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Manager
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Mar 2023 - Present
Works in close coordination with the Director of Development to develop and implement the organization’s strategic fundraising plan, including annual fund and fundraising events. Assist with the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of corporate, individual, and foundation contributions to support Wesley’s general operations and programs. • Coordinates and plans all aspects of Wesley’s annual fund campaign, including the design, creation, and production of two print and two digital direct mail solicitations each year. • Monitors all revenue and expenses for annual giving efforts to ensure adherence to the budget. • Ensures proper donor recognition and stewardship of all donors including: composing thank you letters, contributing content and overseeing mailing for quarterly newsletters, and planning stewardship events • With the Development Director staffs the Development Committee to engage members in fundraising activities • Works with Director of Development and volunteer committee members to plan all aspects of two annual fundraising events each year including venue coordination and day of event management. • Assist with fundraising/sponsorship solicitations for fundraising events and ensure fulfillment of donor benefits. • Oversee the donor database (Raiser’s Edge),including gift entry, constituent coding, regular reconciliation with Finance Department, database organization and reporting. • Build, update, and manage online giving web forms, specific to giving initiatives and events. • Create frequent and varied development reports to analyze income, track progress, and advance donor stewardship and cultivation. • Identify new donor prospects and assist in cultivating current, lapsed, and potential donors. • Assist with creation and communication related to planned giving. • Assist with any additional campaigns as appropriate. • Provide vision, energy and passion for Wesley’s mission, values and integrity in all aspects of the job. Show less
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St. Christopher Catholic Church
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Houston, Texas, United States
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Parish Director & Development
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Sep 2021 - Mar 2023
- Oversee and operate Ministries and programs which as well includes Youth Ministry. - Manage and oversee staff and volunteers with Pastor. - Maintain parish data system and oversee new members. - Work with Bookkeeper to oversee budgeting and maintaining weekly contributions which includes help overseeing finance council and parish funds. - Manage and create community events and fundraisers for parish. - Manage Parish Human Resources and oversee facilities. - Work with the parish community to help build and create fellowship with Pastor. Show less
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Marriott
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United States
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Area Sales Coordinator
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Jun 2021 - Sep 2021
- Maintains Sales files in an organized fashion and as per specified standards. - Answers phones; qualifies incoming inquiry calls and ensures all inquiries are dealt with accurately timely and in a professional manner. - Types sales contracts BEO’s correspondence reports forms directs mail pieces etc. as needed by sales team. - Maintains Sales system (i.e. Delphi SalesPro etc.) docs and ensures consistent accurate and working properly. - Assists managers on creative projects including proposals direct mail pieces invitations special events etc. - Quotes prices for meeting inquiries and works with respective Sales leadership at the property (i.e. DOS Catering Manager) to handle small groups of less than 10 rooms and small meetings of less than 10 people. - Ensures Associates are at all times attentive friendly helpful and courteous to all guests managers and fellow Associates. Show less
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St. Theresa Catholic Church
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Youth Director & Event Coordinator
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Jun 2018 - Feb 2020
- Oversee and operate Program as well as supervise volunteers and staff. - Manage and create Events the entire parish. - Oversee the Parish’s Technology and social media as well as create graphics & Flyers. - Worked in Public Relations with vendors when creating and doing events. - Manage Data Entry and create budget as well as creating fundraisers. - Oversee and operate Program as well as supervise volunteers and staff. - Manage and create Events the entire parish. - Oversee the Parish’s Technology and social media as well as create graphics & Flyers. - Worked in Public Relations with vendors when creating and doing events. - Manage Data Entry and create budget as well as creating fundraisers.
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Youth Director & Events Manager
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Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
- Oversee and operate the Program as well as manage data entry and supervise other groups. - Manage the youth leadership program and all youth events - Manage Budget, fundraising, and marketing to for parish and program - Manage and oversee Social Media and graphics for the parish
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Hispanic Director
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Dec 2015 - Dec 2016
- Manage and oversee the Hispanic Ministry Program.- Help oversee the Hispanic Groups and Volunteers.- Manage and oversee Social Media and graphics for the parish as well as events.
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Director & Administrative Assistant
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Dec 2014 - Nov 2015
- Manage and oversee the Parish Office, Staff and Ministries with the Pastor.- Create & Manage Events & Vendors for the parish both intimate and Grand.- Manage and Maintain website, app and graphics, as well as paperwork.
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All Saints Catholic Church
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Houston, Texas, United States
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Office Receptionist & Assistant
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May 2012 - Aug 2012
- Manage and Input Data Entry for the parish both manually & electronically. - Handled Customer Service by answering and screening all calls. - Worked in Hospitality by Greeting and welcoming all guests who entered the office. - Manage and Input Data Entry for the parish both manually & electronically. - Handled Customer Service by answering and screening all calls. - Worked in Hospitality by Greeting and welcoming all guests who entered the office.
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Education
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2015 - 2018
Univeristy of Houston-Downtown
Educational Leadership -
2013 - 2014
Houston Co
Educational Leadership -
2009 - 2013
Heights High School
High School Diploma
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