Katie I
Communications/Development
Profile
Communications and donor engagement professional seeks opportunity to utilize skills for a worthwhile cause.
Key Skills & Competencies
Donor Relations & Communications | Development Writing (acknowledgement, appeal letters) | Social Media Content Creation | E-newsletters
Tech skills: Filemaker, Raiser's Edge, Microsoft Work Suite, Google Suite, Constant Contact, Mail Chimp
Professional Experience
American Foreign Policy Council, Washington, DC | 3 yrs
Personal Assistant
Assisted Founder in professional and personal endeavors to ensure seamless daily operations; managed hiring and overseeing vendors; oversaw donor engagement events.
PBS Foundation, Arlington, VA | 2 yrs
Executive Assistant
Managed Executive Director's schedule, wrote donor acknowledgement letters, processed invoices and payment requests.
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA | 1yr
Executive Assistant
Oversaw VP of Advancement Communication's calendar, managed department 25K monthly budget, prepared financial reports, processed invoices.
The Legacy Foundation of Hartford, Hartford, CT | 3 yrs
Operations Manager
Authored and distributed press releases, managed social media channels, engaged with donors, parents and students.
The Ethel Walker School, Simsbury, CT | 5 yrs
Development Assistant
Oversaw Director of Development's schedule, worked with marketing team to development impactful campaign materials, oversaw department budget.
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY | 4 yrs
Administrative Assistant
Managed Filemaker donor database, collaborated with giving officers by drafting letters of agreement between donor and university; authored biographical statements on donors.
Community Experience
DC Jazz Festival, volunteer
Ward 6 Democrats, volunteer
Capitol Hill Community Foundation, volunteer
Education
BA English, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Other Experience/Awards/Publications