Lauren Knill, CFRE

Director of Development & Community Relations at Empowerment Plan
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Grosse Pointe, Michigan, United States, US
Languages
  • English -

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Credentials

  • Certified Fund Raising Executive
    CFRE International
    Jun, 2018
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Development & Community Relations
      • Oct 2022 - Present

    • Senior Development & Community Relations Manager
      • 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.

    • Development & Outreach Manager
      • 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

    • Development & Outreach Coordinator
      • 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

    • United States
    • Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Development and Events Coordinator
      • 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.)

    • Development Associate
      • 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.

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Programs Coordinator
      • 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.

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Store Coordinator
      • Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

    • Clerk
      • Jun 2009 - Jan 2011

    • Drawings and Contracts Assistant
      • 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.

    • Marketing Intern
      • 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.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Resident Assistant
      • 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.

Education

  • Wayne State University
    B.A., Public Relations and Media Studies
    2006 - 2010
  • Kalamazoo College
    Human Development and Social Relations
    2004 - 2006

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