Tammy McCrae, GPC, CFRE
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Kyle DeMartyn
Tammy is a detail-oriented, goal-driven individual, who is nothing but a complete pleasure to work with. Always professional, accommodating, and willing to go the extra mile. She will be a wonderful asset to the Diakon team.
Mitzi Jones
Tammy provided superior leadership in our work together on the Business Women's Forum Steering committee. Tammy was always professional, pleasant and someone you could count on to get the job done.
Kyle DeMartyn
Tammy is a detail-oriented, goal-driven individual, who is nothing but a complete pleasure to work with. Always professional, accommodating, and willing to go the extra mile. She will be a wonderful asset to the Diakon team.
Mitzi Jones
Tammy provided superior leadership in our work together on the Business Women's Forum Steering committee. Tammy was always professional, pleasant and someone you could count on to get the job done.
Kyle DeMartyn
Tammy is a detail-oriented, goal-driven individual, who is nothing but a complete pleasure to work with. Always professional, accommodating, and willing to go the extra mile. She will be a wonderful asset to the Diakon team.
Mitzi Jones
Tammy provided superior leadership in our work together on the Business Women's Forum Steering committee. Tammy was always professional, pleasant and someone you could count on to get the job done.
Kyle DeMartyn
Tammy is a detail-oriented, goal-driven individual, who is nothing but a complete pleasure to work with. Always professional, accommodating, and willing to go the extra mile. She will be a wonderful asset to the Diakon team.
Mitzi Jones
Tammy provided superior leadership in our work together on the Business Women's Forum Steering committee. Tammy was always professional, pleasant and someone you could count on to get the job done.
Credentials
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Grant Professional Certified (GPC)
Grant Professionals Certification InstituteJul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
CFRE InternationalNov, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Community First Fund
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United States
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Banking
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Director
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Jan 2023 - Present
Leading a development team to secure funding to promote social justice through financial equity and economic opportunities. Leading a development team to secure funding to promote social justice through financial equity and economic opportunities.
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Da Vinci Science Center
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Institutional Giving Manager
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Apr 2021 - Jan 2023
Fundraising through grants and corporate relations. Currently working on three-year comprehensive campaign to raise $72 million to build and operate a 21st Century Science Center in downtown Allentown while continuing to raise funds to operate the current center. I work with an amazing team to make this vision a reality. Fundraising through grants and corporate relations. Currently working on three-year comprehensive campaign to raise $72 million to build and operate a 21st Century Science Center in downtown Allentown while continuing to raise funds to operate the current center. I work with an amazing team to make this vision a reality.
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Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Grants and Development Officer
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Aug 2014 - Apr 2021
Fundraising for the many services offered by Diakon Children and Family Ministries including Adoption and Foster Care, Family Life Services and Youth Services. Also supporting Diakon's senior living communities through Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries. Fundraising for the many services offered by Diakon Children and Family Ministries including Adoption and Foster Care, Family Life Services and Youth Services. Also supporting Diakon's senior living communities through Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries.
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West Shore Chamber of Commerce
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Vice President
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Jan 2010 - Oct 2011
Worked with the Strategic Planning Committee to create and implement the Chamber’s 2010-2012 Strategic Plan. Helped to create and to oversee the West Shore Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Assisted with the formation and oversight of Chamber Advantage, LLC.
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Program Director
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Sep 2005 - Dec 2009
Coordinated and implemented numerous events ranging in size from small meetings to the annual business expo, which drew 800-1,000 attendees and hosted 125 business exhibitors. Maintained an annual event calendar and event budget for the Chamber; program income provided 50% of the Chamber’s revenue on an annual basis. Served as staff support to numerous committees; responsibilities included working with the Committee Chair to establish meetings dates, oversee committee correspondence, create meeting notes and follow-through with committee directives. Show less
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Grant Coordinator
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Nov 2002 - Sep 2005
Oversaw a three-year federal grant-funded project to research the impact of telehealthcare on the nursing shortage. Created and managed an annual telehealthcare conference for home health nurses. Successfully obtained state funding from the Department of Health to create a statewide magazine for home health aides. Oversaw a three-year federal grant-funded project to research the impact of telehealthcare on the nursing shortage. Created and managed an annual telehealthcare conference for home health nurses. Successfully obtained state funding from the Department of Health to create a statewide magazine for home health aides.
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Community Devolopment Coordinator
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Feb 2000 - Oct 2002
Worked with Chaves County Finance Director to create the Community Development Division of the Chaves County Finance Department. Managed approximately $2 million/year in state and federal grant funds. Created a coalition to utilize state grant funding to oversee a juvenile delinquency prevention project which provided in-home counseling services for at-risk families; the coalition included law enforcement, school and elected officials and other community leaders. Worked with Chaves County Finance Director to create the Community Development Division of the Chaves County Finance Department. Managed approximately $2 million/year in state and federal grant funds. Created a coalition to utilize state grant funding to oversee a juvenile delinquency prevention project which provided in-home counseling services for at-risk families; the coalition included law enforcement, school and elected officials and other community leaders.
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Reporter/Editor
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May 1997 - Feb 2000
Reported on a wide variety of topics including police and fire, school and government meetings and human interest stories. Edited the Vistas Section (lifestyle section) of the newspaper. During a one-week period, managed the newsroom when both the editor and managing editor were unexpectedly out at the same time on medical leave; in addition, managed the newsroom on Mondays (the Managing Editor’s day off). Earned a third place award for spot news from the New Mexico Associated Press. Show less
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Education
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Penn State University
Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Fundraising Leadership, Fundraising -
Penn State University
BA, Communications