
Community Manager at American Cancer Society
Madison, Wisconsin Area

Community Manager at American Cancer Society
Madison, Wisconsin Area
business planning, fundraising, web-based fundraising, communications strategy, new media, social networking technology, branding and brand management, marketing strategy, affinity
(Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
June 2005 — Present (4 years 2 months)
Train, consult, and develop volunteer communities in an effort to plan and grow American Cancer Society's largest event, Relay For Life through volunteer recruitment, retention, fundraising strategies, and new media opportunities. Relay For Life is the largest grassroots fundraising event in the world, raising more than $420 million annually.
(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
September 2008 — February 2009 (6 months)
Manage team of 8 Community Relations staff and a development portfolio of over $2million.
(Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
June 2005 — October 2006 (1 year 5 months)
Recruit and coach volunteers in an effort to further the mission of the American Cancer Society. Successfully maintain a development portfolio of almost $500K, realizing a 22% growth over the previous year.
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
2002 — 2005 (3 years)
Plan and implement development campaign which resulted in $3million annually of external funding. Developed organizations marketing campaign and brand identity through logo creation, media relations, and website development.
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Civic & Social Organization industry)
September 2001 — June 2002 (10 months)
(Entertainment industry)
May 2001 — September 2001 (5 months)
(Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Education Management industry)
1997 — 2001 (4 years)
1997 — 2001