Ashley Sheaffer
Arvada,CO
Summary
18+ years of non-profit and higher ed experience marked by themes of leadership, program development, relationship cultivation, and strategic thinking. Recognized for excellence in philanthropy, high-impact partnerships, and bringing ideas to life that get results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Manager
HOPE International
01.2023 - Current
- Manage and coach a team of 5 representatives in various regions
- Grow and maintain fundraising and donor relationships in Colorado, with added focus on foundation partnerships and major donors
- Work closely with the grants team on proposals, impact reports and story-telling pieces
- Successfully manage budgets and allocate resources to maximize productivity and increase funding
- Host donors on international experiences to Rwanda, Domican Republic, and El Salvador
- Lead special projects like the donor survey, foundation partnerships, major donor retreat
Regional Representative
HOPE International
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Established personal, trusting relationships with major donors and foundations, reporting regularly on impact
- Increased regional funding from $520,000 to 1.1 million
- Organized events, solicited corporate sponsorships and matching gift donations to reach financial targets
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve fundraising goals & maintain database (Salesforce)
- Served on Listening, Monitoring and Evaluation team to gain experience in best practices
Director, Agape Center for Community Engagement
Messiah University
08.2014 - 12.2020
- Crafted strategic direction for university-wide community engagement after a year-long listening tour
- Established relationships between the University and local agencies for mutually beneficial initiatives
- Created and manage grant funding application and ongoing reporting process with 8 local nonprofits
- Supervised five dynamic professional staff members and 22 college students
- Instructed courses on Civic Leadership & Social Change
- Managed funding streams and grant processes while strengthening donor relationships
- Executed “Service Day” including community projects for 1800 volunteers
Program Director
Harrisburg Institute
08.2011 - 06.2014
- Managed substantial District of Justice grant for community revitalization
- Directed an urban, residential program for 25 students at Harrisburg campus
- Developed community engagement strategy based on a "listening tour" of key partners
- Collaborated with non-profits, agencies, and campus departments for partnership opportunities
Assistant Director, Residence Life
Messiah University
08.2008 - 06.2011
- Chaired campus-wide committee designed to research and implement a cohesive experience for sophomores, juniors and seniors
- Built overarching residential curriculum by collaborating with key departments to capitalize on educational trends
- Supervised and mentored Resident Assistants in programming and mental health initiatives, while serving as an on-call responder
Residence Director
Shippensburg University
05.2006 - 05.2008
- Created new initiative to increase retention and success for at-risk, low-income students
- Facilitated a residential community for 400 coeducational students
- Served as an on-call responder in crisis situations
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Public Relations
Messiah University
05.2006
Skills
Listening and establishing trust
Facilitation and teaching
Making meaning of data
Cultural humility and curiosity
Public speaking and storytelling
Identifying gaps and strategic paths forward
Additional Information
- Peak Expeditionary School Innovation Committee
- Volunteer, Denver Rescue Mission
- Advisory Council member, Campus Compact of NY & PA
- Advisory Board Member, YWCA Harrisburg, PA
- Member, Central PA MLK Day Committee
- Volunteer, Bethesda Women's Shelter
Affiliations
- Career and leadership coaching (participant)
- Campus Compact Scholars Program (certificate)
- International Association for Research on Service Learning and Community Engagement (Conference presentations)
- Social Justice Training Institute (Certificate)
- NASPA Civic Learning & Democratic Engagement (Conference presentations)
Timeline
Development Manager
HOPE International
01.2023 - Current
Regional Representative
HOPE International
09.2021 - 12.2022
Director, Agape Center for Community Engagement
Messiah University
08.2014 - 12.2020
Program Director
Harrisburg Institute
08.2011 - 06.2014
Assistant Director, Residence Life
Messiah University
08.2008 - 06.2011
Residence Director
Shippensburg University
05.2006 - 05.2008
Master of Science - Counseling
Shippensburg University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Public Relations
Messiah University
Similar Profiles
Bret LachemannBret Lachemann
Assistant Coach at Hope InternationalAssistant Coach at Hope International
Jerry My Guetty Sophonia RAPHAELJerry My Guetty Sophonia RAPHAEL
Administration and Logistics at Hope InternationalAdministration and Logistics at Hope International
Bethlehem KenningtonBethlehem Kennington
Administrative Assistant at Family Hope InternationalAdministrative Assistant at Family Hope International