Alissa Clouse

Director of Donor Engagement @YWCA Columbus

Columbus, OH, US

Develops a robust annual giving strategy and manages a donor portfolio of individual and corporate partners to contribute to the philanthropic success of the organization. • Supervises the Events and Stewardship Manager, the Volunteer & Donations Manager and the Project Specialist.• Works to execute long and short-term material and financial needs of all programs. • Through supervision of the Volunteer & Donations Manager, facilitates collaboration with program directors to ensure community partnerships are meeting the needs of the populations served by all programs.• Secures event sponsorships for two major fundraisers each year – Women of Achievement, an 1,800 attendee event focused on honoring the life and work of women who live out the mission of YWCA; and Activists & Agitators, a 500 attendee event focused on inspiring attendees to serve as agents for social change and to further equity and empowerment throughout the community. • Through supervision of the Events and Stewardship Manager, develops and maintains event/project timelines and works with appropriate departments to ensure events are on time and on budget.• Maintains partnerships with corporations, individual donors and organizational alumni by providing timely updates on the impact of their contributions and engagement through volunteerism, including maintaining records, creating impact reports and preparing to serve as a spokesperson for the organization in meetings.• Supervises direct reports and initiates and develops training, mentoring and education for employee growth.

Bowling Green State University

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Franklin University

Master of Business Administration (MBA)