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Joy Donohue is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in marketing, fundraising, and corporate communications. She has worked with various non-profit organizations, including the Hopkinton Center for the Arts and the Hopkinton High School Athletics Boosters. Joy has also held roles in publishing, editing, and writing for local newspapers and corporate communications teams. With a strong background in marketing strategy, internal communications, and research, Joy has successfully doubled stated fundraising goals and raised nearly $12,000 for her charity. She is also skilled in social media, blogging, and nonprofit management.

Experience

  • Community Fundraising
    • Hopkinton, Massachusetts, United States
    • Boston Marathon Charity Fundraiser
      • Nov 2016 - Present
      • Hopkinton, Massachusetts, United States

      With a passion for running, fundraising and helping others in community, I took on challenge of studying, training and completing my first-ever Boston Marathon in 2017 -- fundraising for Hopkinton Public Library renovation project and since that time, have never looked back This is my sixth year...

    • Freelance Communications Consultant
      • Sep 2008 - Present

      In addition to fundraising opportunities and non-profit work in my local community, I have had the honor to work with numerous students at various stages of the college process including graduate school, as well as adults on freshening, editing and re-branding their resume and essays as well as p...

  • The Little Flower Farm Company (Start-Up)
    • Hopkinton, Massachusetts, United States
    • Co-Founder, Grower, Sales Representative
      • Dec 2015 - Aug 2016
      • Hopkinton, Massachusetts, United States

      Together with owner Sarah Harvey, devised successful business plan creating flower stands in high traffic locations throughout Hopkinton (and one in Northboro) selling our own farm-grown freshly cut bouquets of flowers through an honor system method of payment. Devised successful sales, marketi...

  • Hopkinton High School Athletics Boosters 501 (c...
    • Hopkinton, Massachusetts, United States
    • Board Member, School Store Operations, Annual Fundraiser Lead Organizer
      • Sep 2004 - Jun 2015
      • Hopkinton, Massachusetts, United States

      As a volunteer board member, worked with team of others including athletic director raising funds to help support all athletic teams with a wide range of items which may not be covered in the school budget -- such as field improvements, score boards, team warm-ups and uniforms, HUDL video softwar...

  • MetroWest Daily News
    • Framingham, MA
    • Staff Contributor
      • Sep 2003 - Oct 2013
      • Framingham, MA

      Research,edit and write articles as needed for local newspaper in support of events relevant to high school and the community through interviews, documentation analysis and phone conversations. Arrange photo opportunities and take pictures of all events to enhance messages.

    • Host, International Exchange Students
      • Aug 2012 - Jul 2013
      • Boston, MA

      Provide support, guidance and safe environment to Chinese student living at our home preparing to enter U.S. college. Help him understand and participate in everyday family life and cultural activities. Also, in past years, have hosted teacher from China and students from U.K., France and Spain.

    • Board Member/Fundraising
      • Mar 2002 - Jun 2010

      Devised, planned and implemented successful golf tournament fundraiser which each year netted $10k for improvement of baseball/softball fields serving 1,200 boys/girls in Hopkinton Little League. Designed format and arranged for tournament prizes. Successfully devised e-mail/letter campaign and...

    • Corporate Communications Specialist
      • Nov 1988 - Aug 2005
      • Cambridge, MA

      As publications editor for Internal Communications, wrote/edited copy and managed freelance staff for weekly and monthly communications vehicles to deliver specific corporate messages within tight deadlines. Worked effectively with team on all aspects of design development including photography....

Education

  • Boston College
  • Belmont High School

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