Melinda Mizuno, M. Ed.
Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations at Parker School- Claim this Profile
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Gina Lobaco, CFRE
Some of the best fundraisers are born to be major gifts officers. Melinda Mizuno is one of them. She has all the right stuff: the characteristics and qualifications that bind donors to organizations to achieve their mutual philanthropic goals. Melinda's outgoing personality and sunny disposition are complemented by a comprehensive knowledge about organizational mission and programs which she articulates superbly. She is a team player and a delight to work with. She manages diverse personalities extremely well, is friendly and diplomatic and has outstanding organizational skills in addition to being a skilled philanthropy writer.
Gina Lobaco, CFRE
Some of the best fundraisers are born to be major gifts officers. Melinda Mizuno is one of them. She has all the right stuff: the characteristics and qualifications that bind donors to organizations to achieve their mutual philanthropic goals. Melinda's outgoing personality and sunny disposition are complemented by a comprehensive knowledge about organizational mission and programs which she articulates superbly. She is a team player and a delight to work with. She manages diverse personalities extremely well, is friendly and diplomatic and has outstanding organizational skills in addition to being a skilled philanthropy writer.
Gina Lobaco, CFRE
Some of the best fundraisers are born to be major gifts officers. Melinda Mizuno is one of them. She has all the right stuff: the characteristics and qualifications that bind donors to organizations to achieve their mutual philanthropic goals. Melinda's outgoing personality and sunny disposition are complemented by a comprehensive knowledge about organizational mission and programs which she articulates superbly. She is a team player and a delight to work with. She manages diverse personalities extremely well, is friendly and diplomatic and has outstanding organizational skills in addition to being a skilled philanthropy writer.
Gina Lobaco, CFRE
Some of the best fundraisers are born to be major gifts officers. Melinda Mizuno is one of them. She has all the right stuff: the characteristics and qualifications that bind donors to organizations to achieve their mutual philanthropic goals. Melinda's outgoing personality and sunny disposition are complemented by a comprehensive knowledge about organizational mission and programs which she articulates superbly. She is a team player and a delight to work with. She manages diverse personalities extremely well, is friendly and diplomatic and has outstanding organizational skills in addition to being a skilled philanthropy writer.
Experience
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Parker School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations
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Jun 2020 - Present
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The Nature Conservancy
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Donor Relations and Communications Manager
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Oct 2019 - Jun 2020
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Philanthropy Specialist
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Aug 2018 - Oct 2019
Manage a portfolio of donors with an interest to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Research and cultivate prospective donors, write proposals and reports, and develop meaningful relationships that result in the best gift for the donor and the organization. Collaborate with local and global colleagues to meet and exceed fundraising targets. Inform communications about the organization’s needs and achievements to a diverse donor constituency.
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Philanthropy Writer
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Feb 2013 - Aug 2018
Write, edit, and research grants and grant reports and create other philanthropy writing pieces to help The Nature Conservancy, Hawaii program and Palmyra program raise the required funds to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.
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Writing Coach, specializing in the college application essay
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Aug 2009 - Jan 2013
Worked with high school seniors in person and online to help them craft college application and supplemental essays that stay true to their voice, answer the prompt, and use correct grammar. Worked with high school seniors in person and online to help them craft college application and supplemental essays that stay true to their voice, answer the prompt, and use correct grammar.
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Educational Consultant
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Jul 2009 - Jan 2013
Provided technical and writing assistance to The Kohala Center and State of Hawaii, Dept. of Education as part of the federal Math and Science Partnership grant being implemented in the Hilo elementary schools. Provided technical and writing assistance to The Kohala Center and State of Hawaii, Dept. of Education as part of the federal Math and Science Partnership grant being implemented in the Hilo elementary schools.
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Hawaii State Department of Education
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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English Instructor, Hilo Community School for Adults
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Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Taught basic reading and writing skills to a wide demographic of adults who needed remedial instruction to pursue their educational and career goals. Taught basic reading and writing skills to a wide demographic of adults who needed remedial instruction to pursue their educational and career goals.
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Koa Consulting
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Hilo, HI
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Copywriter
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Jan 2008 - Jul 2009
Crafted copy for diverse clients based on client interviews and existing publications; Reviewed and revised client sites for consistency in message, voice, and style. Crafted copy for diverse clients based on client interviews and existing publications; Reviewed and revised client sites for consistency in message, voice, and style.
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The Nature Conservancy
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Communications Specialist
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1992 - 2000
Wrote for and edited several membership and public pieces including the quarterly newsletter, program brochures, press releases and special publications; Coordinated publication of the newsletter, organized, and implemented the Run For the Rain Forest 5K and wrote and designed a high school conservation curriculum that connected classroom lessons with fieldwork at Honouliuli Preserve. Wrote for and edited several membership and public pieces including the quarterly newsletter, program brochures, press releases and special publications; Coordinated publication of the newsletter, organized, and implemented the Run For the Rain Forest 5K and wrote and designed a high school conservation curriculum that connected classroom lessons with fieldwork at Honouliuli Preserve.
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Education
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University of Hawaii at Manoa
Masters of Education, Educational Technology -
Pitzer College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Anthropology
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