Sage Edwards
Advancement Initiatives Assistant at The University of Oklahoma Foundation, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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The University of Oklahoma Foundation, Inc.
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Advancement Initiatives Assistant
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Jul 2022 - Present
Reporting to the Director of Advancement Initiatives, as an Advancement Initiatives Assistant I’m responsible for composing brand-identified content for multiple audiences, including prospective donors, individuals, corporations, and foundations. These print and digital communications include stewardship materials and other donor-related items.Key Responsibilities Include:- Developing persuasive content for advancement correspondence.- Designing items for targeted audiences that adhere to philanthropic brand standards.- Collaboration with Advancement officers and Advancement Services teams to help meet their communications goals including timely and appropriate acknowledgements, reports, and donor correspondence.- Obtaining signatures and or footnotes for letters as needed.- Contributing content to the content bank and index accordingly.- Working closely with Advancement officers and internal teams to develop new and innovative ways in which donors and their philanthropy can be celebrated and stewarded.- Research and apply best practices for advancement support. - Learning fundraising systems and principles.- Ensuring proper reporting or updates of all donor correspondence, information changes or biographical updates. - Tracking correspondence across colleges and units.Prevent oversaturation of donors from multiple converging requests.- Contributing to project plans and tracking where appropriate.- Participating, strategizing and problem solving in collaboration with the advancement communications team.
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Cherokee Yacht Club
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Server
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Apr 2021 - Jun 2022
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Cannify
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United States
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Wholesale
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Media Marketing Intern
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Oct 2021 - May 2022
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Quiznos
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Supervisor
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Aug 2018 - Apr 2022
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Promotions Committee
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Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
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Sponsorship Committee
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Jan 2020 - Oct 2020
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Student of the Year
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Apr 2018 - Apr 2019
I raised $31,000 for cancer research during the Leukemia Lymphoma Society's Student of the Year competition by organizing and hosting a silent auction, selling raffle tickets and campaigning for other online donations. I raised $31,000 for cancer research during the Leukemia Lymphoma Society's Student of the Year competition by organizing and hosting a silent auction, selling raffle tickets and campaigning for other online donations.
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Education
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University of Oklahoma
Bachelor's degree, Public Relations