Nick Driver, CFRE
Director Of Annual Giving at Samuel Merritt University- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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CFRE Certification
CFRE InternationalJul, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Samuel Merritt University
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Director Of Annual Giving
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Oct 2021 - Present
◦ Lead the growth of fundraising for student scholarships & University needs through multi-channel communication strategies ◦ Build engagement of alumni, employees, donors, & community partners by providing giving opportunities (giving days, solicitation campaigns, crowdfunding), communications (meaningful University news, stories, information) & events (reunions, continued medical education, social) ◦ Identify modern & creative means to help stakeholders & the University… Show more ◦ Lead the growth of fundraising for student scholarships & University needs through multi-channel communication strategies ◦ Build engagement of alumni, employees, donors, & community partners by providing giving opportunities (giving days, solicitation campaigns, crowdfunding), communications (meaningful University news, stories, information) & events (reunions, continued medical education, social) ◦ Identify modern & creative means to help stakeholders & the University participate in the fundraising process: connecting the need– to –our supporters Show less ◦ Lead the growth of fundraising for student scholarships & University needs through multi-channel communication strategies ◦ Build engagement of alumni, employees, donors, & community partners by providing giving opportunities (giving days, solicitation campaigns, crowdfunding), communications (meaningful University news, stories, information) & events (reunions, continued medical education, social) ◦ Identify modern & creative means to help stakeholders & the University… Show more ◦ Lead the growth of fundraising for student scholarships & University needs through multi-channel communication strategies ◦ Build engagement of alumni, employees, donors, & community partners by providing giving opportunities (giving days, solicitation campaigns, crowdfunding), communications (meaningful University news, stories, information) & events (reunions, continued medical education, social) ◦ Identify modern & creative means to help stakeholders & the University participate in the fundraising process: connecting the need– to –our supporters Show less
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Adventist Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Annual Giving Officer
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Jan 2018 - Oct 2021
◦ Created & manage Rapid Response Fund - connecting donor support directly to employees & communities in need during disasters including the 2020 Lightning Complex fires, COVID-19 pandemic, and 2019 Kincade Fire and power outages ◦ Managed the Fire Assistance Fund - key in raising over $7.3 million across 3,400+ gifts and distributing aid to 1,000+ individuals affected by the 2018 Camp Fire ◦ Coordinate Associate Giving campaign in partnership with committee of volunteer… Show more ◦ Created & manage Rapid Response Fund - connecting donor support directly to employees & communities in need during disasters including the 2020 Lightning Complex fires, COVID-19 pandemic, and 2019 Kincade Fire and power outages ◦ Managed the Fire Assistance Fund - key in raising over $7.3 million across 3,400+ gifts and distributing aid to 1,000+ individuals affected by the 2018 Camp Fire ◦ Coordinate Associate Giving campaign in partnership with committee of volunteer associates ◦ Act as a resource for Adventist Health and volunteers in advising on donor solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship strategies ◦ Implement & administer donor database Show less ◦ Created & manage Rapid Response Fund - connecting donor support directly to employees & communities in need during disasters including the 2020 Lightning Complex fires, COVID-19 pandemic, and 2019 Kincade Fire and power outages ◦ Managed the Fire Assistance Fund - key in raising over $7.3 million across 3,400+ gifts and distributing aid to 1,000+ individuals affected by the 2018 Camp Fire ◦ Coordinate Associate Giving campaign in partnership with committee of volunteer… Show more ◦ Created & manage Rapid Response Fund - connecting donor support directly to employees & communities in need during disasters including the 2020 Lightning Complex fires, COVID-19 pandemic, and 2019 Kincade Fire and power outages ◦ Managed the Fire Assistance Fund - key in raising over $7.3 million across 3,400+ gifts and distributing aid to 1,000+ individuals affected by the 2018 Camp Fire ◦ Coordinate Associate Giving campaign in partnership with committee of volunteer associates ◦ Act as a resource for Adventist Health and volunteers in advising on donor solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship strategies ◦ Implement & administer donor database Show less
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California State University-Sacramento
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Annual Giving Officer
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Nov 2016 - Jan 2018
◦ Developed yearly comprehensive business plan for Annual Giving program at CSU Sacramento: implemented strategies and measured progress to goals ◦ Coordinated all Annual Giving solicitations including 23 specialized direct mail campaigns and two Giving Day campaigns ◦ Managed 15 student callers through telephone outreach and fundraising initiatives ◦ Qualified, cultivated, solicited, and stewarded mid to high level donors ◦ Developed yearly comprehensive business plan for Annual Giving program at CSU Sacramento: implemented strategies and measured progress to goals ◦ Coordinated all Annual Giving solicitations including 23 specialized direct mail campaigns and two Giving Day campaigns ◦ Managed 15 student callers through telephone outreach and fundraising initiatives ◦ Qualified, cultivated, solicited, and stewarded mid to high level donors
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Oakland Zoo
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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100 - 200 Employee
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Annual Giving Manager
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Apr 2014 - Aug 2016
◦ Raised individual donations by 36% and total funds raised by 9% between first and second fiscal year in role ◦ Analyzed statistics from database (Raiser’s Edge) to best inform appeal solicitations ◦ Cultivated and stewarded high level donors ◦ Planned and executed solicitation strategies for donation programs ◦ Increased number of annual donor cultivation events
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Facilities and Events Representative
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Oct 2013 - Apr 2014
◦ Scheduled and coordinated facility rentals and special events ◦ Developed marketing strategies to promote sales ◦ Used responsive customer service to maintain positive relationships with diverse groups including staff, customers, vendors, and donors
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PathPoint
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United States
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Health and Human Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Direct Support Professional
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Sep 2012 - Jul 2013
◦ Led mentally disabled adults in achieving goal-oriented tasks ◦ Accommodated the needs of clients based on their unique conditions ◦ Led mentally disabled adults in achieving goal-oriented tasks ◦ Accommodated the needs of clients based on their unique conditions
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College Works Painting
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United States
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Construction
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300 - 400 Employee
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Business Manager
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Dec 2008 - Sep 2010
◦ Managed 50 client projects attained through direct marketing ◦ Obtained leads and developed into clients totaling $135,000 in revenue ◦ Hired, trained, and supervised marketing and production staff ◦ Managed 50 client projects attained through direct marketing ◦ Obtained leads and developed into clients totaling $135,000 in revenue ◦ Hired, trained, and supervised marketing and production staff
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Education
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2008 - 2012
University of California, Santa Barbara
BS, Biopsychology -
2004 - 2008
Middletown High School
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