Mary Bannon
Major Gifts Officer at MERCY CIRCLE- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certification in Ministry Leadership
Catholic Theological Union
Experience
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MERCY CIRCLE
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Major Gifts Officer
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Jan 2021 - Present
Created quarterly newsletter to communicate with donors and update community about upcoming events. Initiated special events to engage donors and the community. Increased publicity to showcase the residents and staff highlighting the wonderful things happening at Mercy Circle. Created quarterly newsletter to communicate with donors and update community about upcoming events. Initiated special events to engage donors and the community. Increased publicity to showcase the residents and staff highlighting the wonderful things happening at Mercy Circle.
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Joliet Oncology Hematology Associates Ltd
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Special Projects Consultant
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May 2019 - Jan 2021
Created and designed Post Card Campaign. Worked with Development Board to create policies and procedures for distribution of funds. Created first time fundraiser- Road Rally Created and designed Post Card Campaign. Worked with Development Board to create policies and procedures for distribution of funds. Created first time fundraiser- Road Rally
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Society of the Little Flower
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Major Gifts Officer
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May 2018 - Jun 2019
Launched a card writing campaign as a way to cultivate and establish relationships with donors, producing a 20 percent response rate. Created a system to analyze donor touch points and a strategy to effectively reach individual donors. Conceived, planned and executed plans for Society's inaugural golf outing producing significant financial results. Launched a card writing campaign as a way to cultivate and establish relationships with donors, producing a 20 percent response rate. Created a system to analyze donor touch points and a strategy to effectively reach individual donors. Conceived, planned and executed plans for Society's inaugural golf outing producing significant financial results.
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Diocese of Joliet
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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100 - 200 Employee
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Special Project Consultant
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Nov 2017 - May 2018
Implemented Illinois Tax Credit Program for the entire Joliet Diocese raising $2.5 million in a four-month period for all of the Catholic grade schools and Catholic high schools in the Joliet Diocese. Created strategies for contacting potential donors in each parish directly impacting financial results. Implemented Illinois Tax Credit Program for the entire Joliet Diocese raising $2.5 million in a four-month period for all of the Catholic grade schools and Catholic high schools in the Joliet Diocese. Created strategies for contacting potential donors in each parish directly impacting financial results.
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The Passionists of the Holy Cross
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Park Ridge, Illinois
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Major Gifts Officer & Special Projects Consultant
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May 2016 - May 2018
Initiated two new special events that had the capability to be replicated in other parts of the country. Developed community relationships and partnerships that resulted in new donors. Cultivated significant relationships with donors and increased awareness of the Passionists. Initiated two new special events that had the capability to be replicated in other parts of the country. Developed community relationships and partnerships that resulted in new donors. Cultivated significant relationships with donors and increased awareness of the Passionists.
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Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Major Gifts
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Jan 2015 - Mar 2016
Developed new relationships, solicited and cultivated major donors, secured several first time donors. Conceived and implemented two inaugural special events targeting potential donors and increased event sponsorships. Increased ticket sales and sponsorships for two consecutive years by 25 percent for Catholic Charities’ First Look for Charity, a black-tie event sponsored by the Chicago Auto Trade Association. Developed new relationships, solicited and cultivated major donors, secured several first time donors. Conceived and implemented two inaugural special events targeting potential donors and increased event sponsorships. Increased ticket sales and sponsorships for two consecutive years by 25 percent for Catholic Charities’ First Look for Charity, a black-tie event sponsored by the Chicago Auto Trade Association.
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Franciscan Village
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United States
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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Corporate Director of Philanthropy & Planned Giving
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Jun 2009 - Jan 2015
I was responsible for all aspects of Development for 8 senior living communities, St. Jude House, a battered women's shelter in Crown Point, Indiana and the Madonna Foundation which provides scholarships for young women to attend Catholic High Schools. Planned and executed all major special events, including annual Sisters’ Ball, golf outings and First Look for Charity increasing profit by 25 percent. Created newsletters, annual reports, press releases and appeal letters. Secured $2 million will and increased donations through enhanced relationship building.
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Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, USA Province
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Aurora,Illinois
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Director of Devlopment USA Province
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May 2007 - Jun 2009
I was responsible for all aspects of Development including major gifts and special events. Created strategic plan; brochures and other publications to enhance visibility and secure donor support. Implemented capital campaign, which included the design and production of collateral materials. Planned and executed all special events including annual gala and golf outing, ensuring a cohesive and consistent theme throughout. Increased profit by 100 percent. Increased community awareness of the organization by establishing strong relationships with area media.
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Education
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University of St. Francis
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
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