Tammy Tesky Ausen, CFRE

Major Gifts Officer at YWCA St. Paul
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St Paul, Minnesota, United States, US
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Steve Shedivy

Tammy is a highly skilled and capable fundraising and development professional who is an extremely organized, resourceful, driven and responsible problem solver. She worked in a temporary capacity for Summit Academy OIC, serving as our Interim Development and Special Events Coordinator during a twelve week period while our full-time Coordinator was out on maternity leave. In a short period of time, she quickly came up to speed and did a phenomenal job of working with a small internal team to simultaneously create, manage and implement several fundraising and development-related projects as well as special event. These included Summit’s annual spring appeal campaign, four donor house party fundraisers and our 10th Annual Golf Classic Tournament held on June 11th--which was our most financially successful tournament to date. As her immediate supervisor, I was impressed by Tammy’s self-motivation and strong event organization and management skills as well as her ability to multi-task, adapt and meet the changing needs of the organization. I found her to be a dedicated and dependable employee and would be delighted to recommend her for hire within the Minnesota philanthropic community, or in any capacity that she would choose to pursue.

Becky Montgomery

Tammy is one of the best strategic thinkers I know, in addition to being a hard worker. I have worked with her in many capacities, including event planning and community organizing. She excels in both.

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Credentials

  • Fundraising Certificate, University of St. Thomas, Opus College of Business Executive Education
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    Apr, 2015
    - Sep, 2024
  • Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
    CFRE International
    Dec, 2017
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

  • YWCA St. Paul
    • United States
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Major Gifts Officer
      • Sep 2020 - Present

      As the Major Gifts Officer for the YWCA St. Paul, I am responsible for raising philanthropic support for the YWCA's annual, planned giving, and capital initiatives and for leading the design, development and implementation of YWCA's major gift program. Working closing with the CEO and Director of Development, I am also responsible for executing strategies to achieve the agency's overall strategic fundraising and development goals. Through the utilization of both a donor-centric and community-centered fundraising approach, I work to build donor relationships through personalized strategies designed to actively grow the agency's base of individual donors within our community. My goal in this position, in collaboration with the YWCA St. Paul's Leadership and Board of Directors, is not only to ensure growth and stability for the organization through increased revenue, but to also help donors within our community find alignment between their own individual passions and interests and their philanthropic investments.

  • Think Small®
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Advancement Officer
      • Feb 2016 - Apr 2020

      As Chief Advancement Officer I was responsible for growing a proactive and sustainable advancement model via strategies that grew philanthropic support for Think Small. As CAO, I oversaw the agency's fundraising, marketing and communications initiatives including individual giving, institutional giving (grants), special events, sponsorships, and agency-wide marketing and communications.I was also responsible for leading a team of professionals in Development, Marketing, and Communications charged with aligning Think Small's goals with the community's goals. Together, the agency worked with community stakeholders and partners to create pathways to significantly improve the quality of family child care and centers in Minnesota. As CAO I also served as a member of the Executive Leadership Team and shared responsibility along with the CEO and Board of Directors for the design and execution of a comprehensive and integrated strategy for fund development and revenue generation for Think Small. I was responsible for implementing and managing the strategic direction of fundraising initiatives using best-in-class and innovative practices and discipline.Core responsibilities:•Advise the CEO and Board on new opportunities for revenue generation, including partnerships and collaborations as well as comprehensive fundraising initiatives.•Devise creative strategies for engaging prospects, donors, partners, and customers.•Execute core fundraising strategies.•Take a lead role in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts; establishing clear goals for increasing donor renewal and donation outcomes.•Work collaboratively with Think Small leadership to enhance the brand identity among high-net worth individuals, foundations, & corporations.•Assist the CEO in identifying, recruiting, and continuously developing a high-profile, engaged, and high-performing Board.•Provide ongoing and timely input to the CEO & Board.

  • Montessori Center of Minnesota
    • United States
    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Development
      • Oct 2012 - Feb 2016

      As a member of the Montessori Center of Minnesota's leadership team, I was responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive resource development program that generated individual, corporate, foundation, and government philanthropic support. In addition to developing a broad base of consistent and expanding support for operations and programs, I managed the completion of the Montessori Center’s 10 year capital campaign. As a member of the Montessori Center of Minnesota's leadership team, I was responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive resource development program that generated individual, corporate, foundation, and government philanthropic support. In addition to developing a broad base of consistent and expanding support for operations and programs, I managed the completion of the Montessori Center’s 10 year capital campaign.

  • Summit Academy OIC
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Interim Special Events Coordinator
      • Mar 2012 - Jun 2012

      As the Interim Special Events Coordinator at Summit Academy, I worked with their Development and Marketing team to create, manage and implement several fundraising and development related projects and special events, including an annual spring appeal; four donor house parties and the 10th Annual 2012 Golf Classic Tournament held on June 11, 2012 which raised $242,000--$17,000 over the initial goal of $225,000. As the Interim Special Events Coordinator at Summit Academy, I worked with their Development and Marketing team to create, manage and implement several fundraising and development related projects and special events, including an annual spring appeal; four donor house parties and the 10th Annual 2012 Golf Classic Tournament held on June 11, 2012 which raised $242,000--$17,000 over the initial goal of $225,000.

  • Midwest Health Center for Women
    • United States
    • Medical Practices
    • Administrative, Fundraising and Special Events Manager
      • Oct 2007 - Feb 2012

      As the Administrative, Fundraising and Special Events Manager, I supervised front desk/reception/administrative operations and personnel including supervision of clinic assistants, interpreters, and the shared supervision of billing assistant and medical assistants. I also managed and implemented all fundraising and development strategies in coordination with the Executive Director. Worked collaboratively on the FPSP Grant, Hennepin County Family Planning Grant, and several local foundation grants. I was responsible for the coordination of all fundraising communication (direct mail and on-line), and special events including Midwest’s Annual Mother’s Day Brunch. As part of the leadership team, I also coordinated and managed general clinic administrative functions including management of facility and security issues, administration of key human resource functions, and assisting other members of the management team and Executive Director on a variety of administrative and development projects as assigned.

  • Hennepin County
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Administrative / Policy Aide
      • Sep 2003 - Aug 2007

      As an Administrative / Policy Aide for a Hennepin County Commissioner, I was responsible for managing the Commissioner's policy priorities as well as scheduling, community outreach and constituent correspondence. I managed and directed constituent concerns on behalf of the Commissioner within the district and provided the Commissioner with research and issue briefs for upcoming committee and board meetings. I also attended community/and or county departmental board or task force meetings on the Commissioner’s behalf. And I researched, developed and helped coordinate collaborative efforts to bring community and county practitioners and leaders together to develop local community and county-wide public policy solutions.

  • Minnesota Women's Political Caucus
    • United States
    • Executive Director
      • Jan 2002 - Sep 2003

      As the Executive Director, I implemented the organization’s strategic plan in all program areas and was responsible for the overall management and administration, fundraising and development, marketing and communications, community and government relations, and growth of the Minnesota Women’s Political Caucus, its’ 501(c)3 organization, the Education Council, and the Political Action Committee. As the Executive Director, I implemented the organization’s strategic plan in all program areas and was responsible for the overall management and administration, fundraising and development, marketing and communications, community and government relations, and growth of the Minnesota Women’s Political Caucus, its’ 501(c)3 organization, the Education Council, and the Political Action Committee.

  • Boys & Girls Club of the Twin Cities
    • United States
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Special Events
      • Nov 1998 - Mar 2000

      As the Director of Special Events, I was responsible for the overall planning, execution and evaluation of development related special events as well as donor recognition and event communication. I developed and implemented successful strategies for all fundraising events, including: establishing time tables, goals, budgets and evaluations. I also raised over one million dollars annually through organization of four major events, including: Annual Benefit Gala, Golf Tournament, Bridge Benefit, Holiday Benefit Dinner and their Silent Auction.

Education

  • University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business
    2014 - 2015
  • Hamline University
    Public Administration
    2004 - 2007
  • College of Saint Benedict
    B.A., Political Science
    1994 - 1998
  • Jamestown High School
    High School Diploma, General Studies
    1990 - 1994

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