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Heather Schreck

Denver

Summary

Motivated leader. Hands-on people person and analytical problem solver with excellent communication, planning, and decision making skills. Exceptionally organized.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Engagement Manager

SafeHouse Denver
06.2023 - Current
  • Built strong community relationships by actively participating in local events and developing strategic partnerships.
  • Expanded reach of existing programs through building community partnerships with local organizations.
  • Expanded Community Education program to local organizations and college campuses.
  • Increased volunteer participation through community events.

Annual Giving & Events Manager

SafeHouse Denver
02.2019 - 06.2023
  • Developed concept/copy, guide production and distribution, of both direct mail initiatives.
  • Managed individual donor cultivation at the $999 and under giving level.
  • Served as lead staff responsible from growing monthly giving program, and cultivating existing monthly donors.
  • Developed and maintained working relationships with strategically-identified businesses, service groups, faith-based organizations, and other community entities to meet specific identified development goals.
  • Provided overall leadership for the annual Sampling for Hope event, including committee oversight, budget preparation, oversight of venue and logistical partners, securing sponsors, and other event specific activities.
  • Served as lead staff for third party events and initiatives, evaluating them for value and mission focus. Worked in conjunction with the Communications Manager to ensure approved events are promoted accordingly, and coordinated volunteer support where appropriate.
  • Serve as lead staff for planning and executing quarterly Brunch & Learn events with the purpose of thanking, educating, and involving donors, volunteers, and prospects on this educational event.
  • Serve as lead staff for recruitment, training, and ongoing stewardship of one time or episodic Development volunteers.

Donor Relations Coordinator

Maria Droste Counseling Center
12.2017 - 02.2019
  • Manager of Donor Database.
  • Processed acknowledgement letters including grants, events, and individual contributions in a timely manner.
  • Researched, identified, and solicited sponsors for the annual Spring Blossoms Gala and Golf Tournament.
  • Researched, identified, and solicited silent auction items for the annual Spring Blossoms Gala and Golf Tournament.
  • Provided logistical support for the Spring Blossoms Gala.
  • Administered donor cultivation efforts to strengthen donor relationships.

Pledge Drive Special Events Manager

Free Speech TV
03.2013 - 05.2017
  • Instituted fundraising timeline for multiple departments and team members for (4) Pledge Drives a year breaking out to 504 hours of on air fundraising; facilitated weekly meetings an one-on-one check ins with team members; pursued, vetted and maintained relationships with multiple vendors ranging from fulfillment centers, call centers and promotional manufacturers; coordinated several show hosts and their teams on fundraising coaching; thank you gift selection and scheduling
  • Superior cultivation skills that lead to stronger relationships and deeper financial support
  • Established a Community Partnership Program which worked with nationally revered nonprofits such as Move to Amend, The Stamp Stampede, Public Citizen and many others to help educate viewers of Free Speech TV on specific issues and to engage new audiences.

Fundraising Events Manager

Open Media Foundation
10.2012 - 12.2013
  • Managed an annual event that was put together from start to finish in seven weeks.
  • The event was completely funded by underwriters that I secured, totaling $15,000 of in kind donations, doubling silent auction items as well as attendees
  • Project Managed a Cultivation Event that garnered $5000 in underwriting support
  • Cultivated stronger relationships with donors for further engagement
  • Cultivated relationships with vendors through underwriting and saw a return of stronger support resulting in $11,000 in underwriting donations.

Canvasser

The Blue Bench, Formerly R.A.A.P.
09.2010 - 06.2011
  • Acted as an ambassador for the Rape Assistance and Awareness Program (RAAP), now The Blue Bench in eight surrounding counties including Denver, by educating the public on the issues of Rape and Sexual Assault and raising money door to door for their services.

Education

Certificate of Completion, Fundraising - Fundraising From The Heart Workshop

The Soul of Money Institute
2016

Certificate of Completion - Non Profit Marketing

Oregon State University
03.2015

Certificate of Completion - Meeting And Event Planning

Oregon State University
08.2014

Cinema/Video Studies

Columbia College Chicago
1996

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Records Maintenance
  • Vendor Management
  • Crisis Management
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent Communication

Additional Information

  • Time Warner Andrew Heiskell Award Finalist
  • Head and Heart Award Recipient

Timeline

Community Engagement Manager

SafeHouse Denver
06.2023 - Current

Annual Giving & Events Manager

SafeHouse Denver
02.2019 - 06.2023

Donor Relations Coordinator

Maria Droste Counseling Center
12.2017 - 02.2019

Pledge Drive Special Events Manager

Free Speech TV
03.2013 - 05.2017

Fundraising Events Manager

Open Media Foundation
10.2012 - 12.2013

Canvasser

The Blue Bench, Formerly R.A.A.P.
09.2010 - 06.2011

Certificate of Completion, Fundraising - Fundraising From The Heart Workshop

The Soul of Money Institute

Certificate of Completion - Non Profit Marketing

Oregon State University

Certificate of Completion - Meeting And Event Planning

Oregon State University

Cinema/Video Studies

Columbia College Chicago

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