Experience

Children's Home Society of South Dakota

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Database and Prospect Research Manager

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Provides in-house technical support for Blackbaud projects including Raiser's Edge, Blackbaud Merchant Services, Blackbaud Payment Services and ResearchPoint Designs, implements, and maintains system coding structure, data standards, business rules, procedures, queries, imports, exports, and analytical reports according to user specification and timeline Oversees, and maintains donor information; ensures data is clearly defined and consistent; applies global adds, changes and deletes to data, as needed. Maintains accurate email lists and reports on emailing statistics to Marketing Oversees the creation of forms, templates and workflow analysis for various types of data entry. Develops standards for data entry and ensures compliance. Oversees gift processing including creation and assignment of constituent coding for both Children’s Home Foundation and Children’s inn to ensure data integrity and compatibility. Assists fundraising staff to identify what data they wish to capture and record in Raiser’s Edge and assists the Development Director in determining the best structure. Manages all aspects of online donations, events, and purchases and their integration with the website and Raiser’s Edge including the creation of web forms. Ensures agency compliance with PCI-DSS. Serves as liaison with the IT department in regard to Raiser’s Edge and ancillary software and equipment. Oversees the expense, income, and sales of Children’s Home Foundation events. Show less



Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Donor Relations

  • Jun 2021 - May 2023

  Assists VP with development of annual fundraising plan for annual gifts, capital gifts, major gifts, planned gifts, event, church relations and additional development activities across the eastern region of South DakotaUtilizes Moves Management, the Donor Commitment Continuum and donor-centered methods to cultivate and solicit gifts from individuals, corporations and church partners in excess of $275,000 per fiscal yearManages a donor portfolio of 100+ individual and corporate donorsGenerates quality prospect leads and partners with VP of Philanthropy, CEO and the Board of Directors to establish a meaningful partnership between prospects and the organizationPlans, organizes and executes all events related to fundraisingContributes copy for direct mail appeals, quarterly newsletters and case statementsCreates and manages social media content across all platformsLeads annual United Way and Staff Giving campaignsChair of LSS Inclusivity CouncilMember of LSS Leadership Team Show less

• Development Associate

  • Oct 2019 - Jun 2021

  Managed and maintained our donor management software, which included entering records, inputting donor data, processing gifts, and producing donor and reconciliation reports to assist the VP of Philanthropy Services, Director of Donor Relations, and the Finance department, respectively.Other forms of data management included:Tracked numbers for quarterly service plan goals and communicated any discrepancies with the Development teamCreated mailing lists for direct appealsWrote and processed all acknowledgment letters, ensuring that they are reviewed and signed by the appropriate executive team members. I was featured in the 4th edition of the Donor-Centered Thank You Letter Project, led by Penelope Burke, a prominent researcher in the field of fundraising and non-profit giving.Raised over $65,000 in FY21. Show less



Sioux Falls School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Education Assistant

  • Jan 2019 - Oct 2019

  - Maintained a 1-1 relationships with students in need of extra assistance - Encouraged appropriate social and emotional responses utilizing the skills and tools provided to me by the SPED team - Supported teachers in/out of the the classroom in various ways, including: - Leading small groups during math and reading rotations - Working 1-1 with students to strengthen fluency skills - Leading activities during recess - Working with students to resolve conflicts in healthy ways Show less



Stockyards Ag Experience Barn

• Customer Service Specialist

  • May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Greet and assist visitors and guests Answer questions and promote knowledge of local agricultural practices Work with Executive Director to plan events, lead tour groups and design educational activities for children Track visitors and input into a tracking database Collect donations Greet and assist visitors and guests Answer questions and promote knowledge of local agricultural practices Work with Executive Director to plan events, lead tour groups and design educational activities for children Track visitors and input into a tracking database Collect donations



University of South Dakota

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Academic Advisor and Career Advisor

  • Mar 2017 - Nov 2018

  • Maintain records of 400+ student advisees • Assist advisees with plans of study, major exploration, internship selection and graduation preparation • Assist high-risk students in creating academic success plans to remain in good standing • Connect with various community organizations to provide job-shadowing and professional development opportunities for students, faculty, and staff • UC Diversity Council member • Primary liaison for South Dakota State University Show less



ACPA—College Student Educators International

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet

• Commission for Social Justice Education Intern

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016

  • Completed tasks that support the operation of the commission that includes social media management, updating the CSJE blog, taking notes at meetings and planning part of the Institute on Social Justice • Attended monthly group meetings conducted via video chat • Maintained a professional role within ACPA • Completed tasks that support the operation of the commission that includes social media management, updating the CSJE blog, taking notes at meetings and planning part of the Institute on Social Justice • Attended monthly group meetings conducted via video chat • Maintained a professional role within ACPA



Augustana University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Diversity and Inclusion Intern

  • May 2015 - May 2016

  • Planned events and collaborated with multiple campus offices/departments and for program implementation• Established effective relationships between various campus departments, alumni, and stakeholders • Attended diversity committee and subcommittee meetings• Managed student workers and student groups affiliated with Diversity and Inclusion office • Assessed campus climate surveys and helped develop educational outcomes for the Diversity and Inclusion office• Assisted in researching and applying for grants • Assisted in producing Ad Hoc reports on statistics and diversity initiatives that are essential to the success of the department and college• Updated and managed social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, the college website) for the Diversity and Inclusion office• Assisted in planning and delivering diversity education experiences and celebrations Show less

• Residence Hall Director

  • Aug 2014 - May 2016

  • Supervised a staff of student workers living in a residence hall and theme houses• Served as a primary personal counseling resource for staff and students in dealing with specific residence hall problems including roommate conflicts, personal and emotional problems, diversity issues, and other developmental concerns.• Maintained staff programming, staff development, activity budgets and monitored expenditures• Assumed an "on-call" responsibility for the entire campus on a scheduled basis Show less


Augsburg College
• United States
• Restaurants
• Research Assistant

  • Aug 2013 - May 2014