Susan J. Alston M.S.-Philanthropy/Non-Profit
Philanthropy Officer at New England Science & Sailing Foundation- Claim this Profile
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Luzed Guzman Romano
Susan Alston's mentor-ship has been so helpful to me since first meeting her while interning at CHD in 2012. She is an excellent listener and always makes time to assist me in any way she can. Whether it be through sending me articles that are of interest, reviewing application materials, listening to my ideas, connecting me to experienced professionals within the field I am interested in, or sharing her vast professional knowledge, she has been always been very kind and willing to support my endeavors and help wherever she can. Not only does she know her stuff, but her friendly and approachable demeanor makes her easy to turn to for advice/insight. Her passion for supporting young women professionally is evident and she has been an excellent mentor to me.
LinkedIn User
Susan Alston is a dedicated marketing and fundraising professional. She has incredible initiative and determination and will see through a project to the end, working patiently despite obstacles she may encounter. She has recently earned her master’s degree in Strategic Fundraising, which provides her with the latest expertise in this crucial area for any non-profit. She is focused, thoughtful and strategic in her thinking, and has a gentle manner that contributes to her cooperative spirit.
Luzed Guzman Romano
Susan Alston's mentor-ship has been so helpful to me since first meeting her while interning at CHD in 2012. She is an excellent listener and always makes time to assist me in any way she can. Whether it be through sending me articles that are of interest, reviewing application materials, listening to my ideas, connecting me to experienced professionals within the field I am interested in, or sharing her vast professional knowledge, she has been always been very kind and willing to support my endeavors and help wherever she can. Not only does she know her stuff, but her friendly and approachable demeanor makes her easy to turn to for advice/insight. Her passion for supporting young women professionally is evident and she has been an excellent mentor to me.
LinkedIn User
Susan Alston is a dedicated marketing and fundraising professional. She has incredible initiative and determination and will see through a project to the end, working patiently despite obstacles she may encounter. She has recently earned her master’s degree in Strategic Fundraising, which provides her with the latest expertise in this crucial area for any non-profit. She is focused, thoughtful and strategic in her thinking, and has a gentle manner that contributes to her cooperative spirit.
Luzed Guzman Romano
Susan Alston's mentor-ship has been so helpful to me since first meeting her while interning at CHD in 2012. She is an excellent listener and always makes time to assist me in any way she can. Whether it be through sending me articles that are of interest, reviewing application materials, listening to my ideas, connecting me to experienced professionals within the field I am interested in, or sharing her vast professional knowledge, she has been always been very kind and willing to support my endeavors and help wherever she can. Not only does she know her stuff, but her friendly and approachable demeanor makes her easy to turn to for advice/insight. Her passion for supporting young women professionally is evident and she has been an excellent mentor to me.
LinkedIn User
Susan Alston is a dedicated marketing and fundraising professional. She has incredible initiative and determination and will see through a project to the end, working patiently despite obstacles she may encounter. She has recently earned her master’s degree in Strategic Fundraising, which provides her with the latest expertise in this crucial area for any non-profit. She is focused, thoughtful and strategic in her thinking, and has a gentle manner that contributes to her cooperative spirit.
Luzed Guzman Romano
Susan Alston's mentor-ship has been so helpful to me since first meeting her while interning at CHD in 2012. She is an excellent listener and always makes time to assist me in any way she can. Whether it be through sending me articles that are of interest, reviewing application materials, listening to my ideas, connecting me to experienced professionals within the field I am interested in, or sharing her vast professional knowledge, she has been always been very kind and willing to support my endeavors and help wherever she can. Not only does she know her stuff, but her friendly and approachable demeanor makes her easy to turn to for advice/insight. Her passion for supporting young women professionally is evident and she has been an excellent mentor to me.
LinkedIn User
Susan Alston is a dedicated marketing and fundraising professional. She has incredible initiative and determination and will see through a project to the end, working patiently despite obstacles she may encounter. She has recently earned her master’s degree in Strategic Fundraising, which provides her with the latest expertise in this crucial area for any non-profit. She is focused, thoughtful and strategic in her thinking, and has a gentle manner that contributes to her cooperative spirit.
Experience
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New England Science & Sailing Foundation
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United States
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Philanthropy Officer
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Jan 2020 - Present
Director of Philanthropy Director of Philanthropy
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Principal/President/Founder
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Jan 2013 - Present
The Philanthropy Guild nonprofit goal is to provide instructional tutorials in various areas of nonprofit business functions to enhance fundraising, donor database integrity, brand marketing, compliance to regulations, board engagement, special event planning and mission messaging/communications through a series of concentrated workshops or one-to-one consultations--in-house and various other options. More recently, career advising to those interested in entering the nonprofit sector or advancing to a new position. The for-profit model is designed to help businesses optimize their philanthropic intentions for the best possible impact:For the nonprofit organization coupled with the ultimate satisfaction of the individuals and/or businesses. Philanthropy Guild delivers best practice experience and qualified educational instruction and career guidance to people working for and/or with not-for-profit organizations.Recent clients/collaborations: Goodwill Greater Springfield, Berkshire Hills Music Academy, Storrs Library, Women's Fund of Western Mass., Dakin Humane Society, Guidewire Inc., Elements Massage, Shriners Children's Hospital (Springfield).
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Education
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Bay Path University
Master of Arts - MA, Philanthropy, NonProfit Management, Fundraiding -
2009 - 2012
Bay Path College - Graduate School
Master of Science (M.S.), Strategic Fundraising & Philanthropy--Nonprofit Management -
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Longmeadow High School
College Prep -
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University of Massachusetts, Amherst
BS, Consumer Economics
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