Lauren Knill, CFRE
Director of Development & Community Relations at Empowerment Plan- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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Certified Fund Raising Executive
CFRE InternationalJun, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Empowerment Plan
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Development & Community Relations
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Senior Development & Community Relations Manager
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Apr 2022 - Oct 2022
- Cultivates and manages relationships with community partners and outreach organizations around the globe to distribute 10,000+ EMPWR Sleeping Bag Coats every year. - Oversees logistics and internal processes for the pipeline, inventory and shipment of EMPWR Coats - Co-Lead of Culture & Creativity internal committee, designing, managing and leading all-team culture and morale focused events for a team of 50.
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Development & Outreach Manager
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Nov 2019 - Mar 2022
- Distributed EMPWR Sleeping Bag Coats to individuals and outreach orgs around the world - Implemented NPSP into existing Salesforce donor database - Managed Database upgrade and implementation of program and connection to Fishbowl - Launched organizations first recurring donor campaign - Managed transition from GoFundMe platform to Classy - Managed development of 2019 #GivingTuesday match and appeals - oversaw the distribution of 10,000 EMPWR Coats every fiscal year -… Show more - Distributed EMPWR Sleeping Bag Coats to individuals and outreach orgs around the world - Implemented NPSP into existing Salesforce donor database - Managed Database upgrade and implementation of program and connection to Fishbowl - Launched organizations first recurring donor campaign - Managed transition from GoFundMe platform to Classy - Managed development of 2019 #GivingTuesday match and appeals - oversaw the distribution of 10,000 EMPWR Coats every fiscal year - Produced an 2 week, 8 city road trip - distributing 1,000 coats and partnering with 17 organizations to make
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Development & Outreach Coordinator
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Mar 2018 - Nov 2019
- Distributed EMPWR Sleeping Bag Coats to individuals and outreach orgs around the world - Designed and implemented organizations first direct mail appeal letter and strategy - Managed existing and incoming relationships involving coat sponsorship - Developed organizations first outward facing sponsorship appeal - Managed CRM database (salesforce) - Coordinated volunteer opportunities and onsite tours - Conducted research for grants and supporting arguments - Developed and… Show more - Distributed EMPWR Sleeping Bag Coats to individuals and outreach orgs around the world - Designed and implemented organizations first direct mail appeal letter and strategy - Managed existing and incoming relationships involving coat sponsorship - Developed organizations first outward facing sponsorship appeal - Managed CRM database (salesforce) - Coordinated volunteer opportunities and onsite tours - Conducted research for grants and supporting arguments - Developed and implemented organizations first prospect research campaign
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Mercy Education Project
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United States
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development and Events Coordinator
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Aug 2015 - Mar 2018
- Manager of all special events for organization including Annual Fundraising Dinner and Annual Golf Outing. - Manager of Marketing with special focus on website, social media, and email communications. - Manager of Donor Database(Raiser's Edge.)
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Development Associate
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Sep 2014 - Aug 2015
-Managed donor database and acknowledgment procedures -Managed special event raffle solicitation, tracking, packaging and logistics -Designed marketing materials including annual appeals, flyers, social media images -Supported Development Director with miscellaneous development duties -Supported Executive Director with administrative duties including payroll, financial reconciliation, and program management. -Supported Operations Director with operational duties including… Show more -Managed donor database and acknowledgment procedures -Managed special event raffle solicitation, tracking, packaging and logistics -Designed marketing materials including annual appeals, flyers, social media images -Supported Development Director with miscellaneous development duties -Supported Executive Director with administrative duties including payroll, financial reconciliation, and program management. -Supported Operations Director with operational duties including technical support, ordering supplies, and meeting management.
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Full Circle Foundation of Grosse Pointe
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Programs Coordinator
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Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
Manager of operations of all micro-enterprises of the Full Circle Foundation. Coordinates management, training and scheduling of students, interns and volunteers. Manager of operations of all micro-enterprises of the Full Circle Foundation. Coordinates management, training and scheduling of students, interns and volunteers.
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Full Circle Foundation of Grosse Pointe
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Store Coordinator
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Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
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Clerk
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Jun 2009 - Jan 2011
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Drawings and Contracts Assistant
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May 2006 - Jan 2012
- In charge of tracking and recording all shipments in and out of office. - Represented company and management in meetings with contractors, customers and suppliers. - In charge of tracking and recording all shipments in and out of office. - Represented company and management in meetings with contractors, customers and suppliers.
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Marketing Intern
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May 2008 - Aug 2009
- Brand/Sales Representative at the National Stationary Show. May 2008, NYC, NY. - Consulted on brand and product image. - Researched market and competitive products. - Brand/Sales Representative at the National Stationary Show. May 2008, NYC, NY. - Consulted on brand and product image. - Researched market and competitive products.
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Kalamazoo College
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Resident Assistant
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Sep 2005 - Apr 2006
-Planning, organizing, advertising, and running events for residents and campus. -Assisting residents with personal, community, andeducational problems and helping them find solutions. -Planning, organizing, advertising, and running events for residents and campus. -Assisting residents with personal, community, andeducational problems and helping them find solutions.
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Education
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Wayne State University
B.A., Public Relations and Media Studies -
Kalamazoo College
Human Development and Social Relations