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Meredith J. Sharp(832) 527-7799

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ExperienceVice President of Fund Development May 2016-presentNorthwest Assistance MinistriesResponsible for all fundraising and development efforts for a non-profit organization. forging new relationships to build NAM’s visibility, impact and financial resources. Actively works with Executive Team to develop and implement comprehensive development strategies to include strong communications, volunteers, events, corporate and foundation relationships. My experience in marketing has allowed me to grow the organizations presence through social and mainstream media by over 40 percent in 5 months which has also resulted in increasing revenue streams. Increase and oversee all donor relations, corporate relations, fundraising

events, direct mail, e-appeals and online giving which resulted in more than $400,000 in five months donated to NAM

Expand NAM’s presence in the community by increasing corporate volunteer groups by 50 percent, which in turn increased matching corporate giving by 50 percent

Develop a comprehensive marketing plan that includes press releases, internal communications increasing NAM’s media presence by over 50 percent in four months

Increase NAM’s social media presence with an increase Facebook reach or more than 50 percent in three months

Oversee website maintenance and redesign Use data analytics to position NAM ahead of major funding changes and

trends Implemented a new standard of internal and external branding policies and

procedures which allowed for uniformity and brand integrity across the entire organization

Oversee redesign, production and content development of quarterly print and monthly e-newsletters and marketing pieces

Director of Development 2014-May 2016Pulmonary Hypertension Association, Lone Star ChapterPlayed a leadership role in development of Major Gifts within the pulmonary hypertension market by creating key relationships within the Texas medical community. Worked with Executive Director to ensure overall profitability and productivity of Chapter while.

Oversaw fundraising endeavors and helped execute over 13 annual events successfully while maintaining overall budget goals. Ensured effective Chapter operations including administrative systems and record keeping.

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Achieved Chapter revenue goals by raising more than $500,00 in 2015—which exceeded overall revenue goal by a 45 percent from previous year

Recruited, cultivated and nurtured local corporate sponsors which increased revenue by over 40 percent in two years

o Successfully identified and cultivated relationship leading to Houston’s first Pulmonary Hypertension Care Center partner hospital

Increased communication channels with Pulmonary Hypertension Association families, volunteers and donors through

o Creation of monthly newsletter to maintain open communication between constituents and Lone Star Chapter

o Creation and maintenance of Social Media accountso Liaison between Patients, Chapter and National Headquarters

Increased volunteer support by over 60 percent in two years. Developed volunteer recruitment initiative in Chapter to recruit, retain and cultivate volunteer relationships

Expanded reach of printed material by pitching story ideas, writing and submitting articles to Editor of Pathlight magazine

Created and maintained various event websites using various web programs including Blackbaud Sphere and Word Press

o Maintained communication to those participating in events through email blasts and social media strategies increasing donor revenue by 30 percent

Business Manager 2010-2014BRITE Success, LCCOversaw all business, development, internal/external communication aspects of small company which provides an arrange of services to individuals of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Created and maintained interactive company website Implemented varying marketing and public relations pieces through

varying social and print mediums Created opportunities for consumers to learn independent living skills

through local businesses by forming workplace partnerships Created social opportunities for Social Connexions program within the

community providing opportunities for acceptance of those who have disabilities and to promote these individuals as members of the community

Developed and grew various transitional and social programs for individuals with disabilities within our community by 50 percent

Increased client and corporate accounts by over 60 percent in four years. Created branding for company

Community Relations and Volunteer Manager 2007-2010LifeGift Organ and Tissue Donation Houston, TXResponsible for growth, retention, recruitment and training of volunteer program across three Texas regions while also responsible for all community education opportunities within local school districts, hospitals, and community health events. Responsible for all corporate and special events involving Life Gift local, state and nation-wide.

Worked with state officials and other Texas Organ Procurement Organizations as the liaison for the Donate Life Texas state registry for organ and tissue donors

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increasing numbers by more than 15 percent in one year Created internal and external volunteer branding promoting the Life Gift Vital

Volunteer program setting it apart from other OPO programs Increased the presence of organization by 30 percent partnering with varying

national branding events such as Donor Dudes, Circle of Life Bike Tour, Warped Tour and the Rose Parade

Partnered with TMC hospital partners to host the first annual Donate Life TMC event which is now an annual event hosted each year within the TMC community

Created workplace partnership program which increased corporate giving by 40 percent as well as helped promote the importance of donation within the corporate culture

Worked closely with Human Resources to create an internal communications plan to promote internal communications, inter departmental communications within LifeGift’s three Texas regions

EducationBachelor of Arts History Minor Mass Communication (December 2002)

Skills Communications:

Corporate communications Proofreading and editing Writing, public speaking, teaching, presentations and editing Content development

Computer Content Management Systems/Web

Wordpress, Blackbaud Sphere, Net Community Raisors Edge database proficient

Design Software: Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, Publisher Microsoft Office

Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tumblr, Snapchat

Marketing and Community Relations: Branding Storytelling Event planning Press

Creative and detail-oriented Media relations Social networking Digital Photography Ability to work under multiple deadlines and with little or no supervision Ability to work independently and in teams

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