Non-Profit Organization Management Professional
Greater Philadelphia Area
- Current
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- Development Associate at College of Physicians of Philadelphia
- Past
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- Administrative Coordinator at Sapphire Fund
- Managing Director at Tempesta di Mare
- Managing Director at Brat Productions
- Director of Donor, Alumni & Volunteer Relations at Youth Education in the Arts
- Community Integration Manager at FamilyLinks
- Development Assistant at Pittsburgh Opera
- Education
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- Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- Connections
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- Industry
- Non-Profit Organization Management
- Websites
Sherwood Smith-Soley’s Summary
10 years experience in non-profit fundraising, marketing, strategic planning, program development, volunteer & event management and general administration.
Over 15 years retail, food and customer service experience including grocery store/market, clothing, home furnishings and specialty stores.
Fundraising/Marketing, Event Management, Non-Profit Administration, Strategic Planning/Org. Development, Teaching/Training, Management/Administrative, Staff Development/ Management, Budget Preparation & Management, Volunteer Management, Database Creation/Management, Creative Design (Graphic, Visual, Theatrical): Brochures, Newsletters & Invitations, Websites, Events (decorations, lighting, entertainment, catering, etc.), Automated Preview Clips (through PowerPoint), Presentations, Music-in-Motion Programs, (all portfolios available upon request)
Technologically Proficient in: MS Windows and Mac OS 10, MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher and FrontPage), Raiser's Edge (Fundraising software), Convio Software (Online Constituent Management Database), Adobe Publishing Suite (Illustrator, PageMaker, Photoshop, GoLive and Acrobat), Quark Xpress, Dreamweaver (web/HTML), FileMaker Pro, Email/Internet
Personal Traits: Detail-oriented, Highly organized, Self-starter, Analytical, Efficient, Personable, Motivated, Positive, Resourceful, Committed, Team-oriented, Professional
Sherwood Smith-Soley’s Specialties:
Development/FR, Indiv Gvng, Direct Mail, Tele-FR, E-Cmpgns, Stewardship/Cult, Corp Prtnrshp/Sponsors, Grant Writing, Marketing/PR, Newsltrs/brochures; txt & l/o, Press Releases, Print Ad design/place, PSA creation/place, Graphic Design for print/web, Coord. service w/designers, printers & mailhouses, Volunteer Prgm dvmt & mgmt, Event Mgmt; FR Events, PR Events, Contract nego/mgmt, Strategic Plng ,Short/Long rng plng, Needs Assess/Surveys, Policies/Procd, Staff Dvmt/ mgmt, Budget Prep/mgmt
Sherwood Smith-Soley’s Experience
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Development Associate
College of Physicians of Philadelphia
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
2007 — Present (1 year)
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Administrative Coordinator
Sapphire Fund
(Non-Profit; Myself Only; Fund-Raising industry)
March 2006 — July 2006 (5 months)
* Stabilized organizational structure through strategic planning process; Created Board operating committees to implement strategic plan; Enacted process of board development; Assessed organizational culture; Recommended improvements on current board procedures, development efforts and marketing tools.
* Developed fundraising plan; Began donor cultivation; Set procedures for follow-up; Established Annual Campaign including membership campaign, incentives for donor participation, corporate and foundation solicitation. Wrote solicitation letters, e-campaigns, grants for general operating support and program specific funding, as well as corporate proposals. -
Managing Director
Tempesta di Mare
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Music industry)
August 2005 — March 2006 (8 months)
* Managed concert series production and promotions; venue contracts; artist contracts; artist housing; ticket sales; advertising sales, program production.
* Developed marketing plan and action steps; strategic planning; developed and produced promotional and collateral materials; developed itineraries for out of town artists.
* Audited marketing tools, established branding guidelines, redesigned image and promoted unified brand concepts leading to a more cohesive image of the organization to the community.
* Developed fundraising plan; Began donor cultivation; Set procedures for follow-up; incentives for donor participation, corporate and foundation solicitation. Wrote solicitation letters, e-campaigns, as well as corporate proposals; Made face-to-face solicitations. Developed and implemented strategies to strengthen donor relationships; coordinated benefits for donors of $100 +.
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Managing Director
Brat Productions
(Non-Profit; Myself Only; Performing Arts industry)
September 2004 — November 2005 (1 year 3 months)
* Strategized organization’s short and mid-range plans, incorporation the relationship between marketing and fundraising, for cultivation and solicitation of corporations, local businesses, individuals, foundations and community organizations for monetary contributions, in-kind donations and special event participation; cited target dates, responsibilities, goals and measurable outcomes.
* Stabilized organizational structure through strategic planning process; Created Board operating committees to implement strategic plan; Enacted process of board development; Assessed organizational culture; Recommended improvements on current board procedures, development efforts and marketing tools.
* Developed marketing and outreach to meet our constituents where they were at and to meet our donors where they were at. Had a diverse range of audience members (generally younger with less disposable income) and donors (older and perhaps not as interested in the overall artistic product). -
Director of Donor, Alumni & Volunteer Relations
Youth Education in the Arts
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Performing Arts industry)
March 2004 — June 2004 (4 months)
* Directed annual Phone-A-Thon to current and lapsed donors; acquired location, trained volunteers, organized logistics and reporting. Generated over $30K for annual campaign. Wrote solicitation letters and e-campaigns, as well as corporate proposals; Made face-to-face solicitations.
* Strategized department’s short and mid-range plans, for cultivation and solicitation of corporations, local businesses, individuals, foundations and community organizations for monetary contributions, in-kind donations and special event participation; cited target dates, responsibilities, goals and measurable outcomes.
* Planned golf outing; wine tasting, dinners, concerts, benefit performances, yielding anywhere from $4500 to $35K net. Managing staff & volunteers to produce events.
* Assessed organization’s current and potential usage of volunteers; Centralized management of volunteers; Collaborated with staff leaders to define volunteer program structure; and implemented program. -
Community Integration Manager
FamilyLinks
(Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Individual & Family Services industry)
February 2001 — March 2004 (3 years 2 months)
Acted as Agency Ambassador at public events, speaking to current & potential donors, volunteers & community partners.
Managed creation of and maintained agency website. Spearheaded creation of a virtual tour CD, diagrammed concepts & desired flow; created prototype. Oversaw production of agencies quarterly newsletter.
Planned Point of Entry events to introduce community members to programs & services.
Directed agency’s Holiday Campaign, involving 850 wish-tags to 33 orgs, securing $45K+ worth of gifts for clients.
Built relationships with area businesses & assoc for ongoing in-kind donations yielding an avg of $7K of products/month. Established Adopt-A-Site program for groups & companies, resulting in 7 adopted shelters.
Developed Policy&Procedure Manual outlining guidelines for dept operations; database protocol & components to dept activities & events.
Strengthened fundraising database utilization leading to significant savings & increased productivity. -
Development Assistant
Pittsburgh Opera
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Performing Arts industry)
February 2000 — February 2001 (1 year 1 month)
* Assisted with Maecenas Ball and Diamond Horseshoe Ball & Auction, each netting over $200,000 for organization.
* Strengthened fundraising database utilization leading to significant savings and increased productivity through more accurate information and the ability to target specific segments of donors.
Sherwood Smith-Soley’s Education
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania
1993 — 1998
Additional Information
Sherwood Smith-Soley’s Websites:
Sherwood Smith-Soley’s Interests:
Architecture, Marching Band, Drum Corps, Color Guard, Music (listening to and creating), playing French Horn or piano, Dance, Musical Theater, Community & Economic Development, City Planning, singing (but only when I am secured in a room by myself), Urban Development, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Entertaining, home design, running, ice skating, skiing, friendship and conversations, challenging myself, encouraging those around me to be more than they think they can be, management, leadership, organizational development, the study of organizational culture, having fun.
Sherwood Smith-Soley’s Groups:
Keystone Oaks Marching Band, PUMP & 40 Under 40, Daniel Boone High School Marching Band
Sherwood Smith-Soley’s Contact Settings
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