Aryn Widule
Director of Development at Literacy Chippewa Valley
- Role
- Director of Development at Literacy Chippewa Valley
- Location
- Eau Claire, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Aryn Widule
Mission-driven grants and fundraising professional with 3+ years leading the full grant lifecycle including prospecting, proposal development, compliance, and impact reporting for literacy and workforce development programs. Blends strong writing and storytelling with data management skills (Salesforce, DonorSnap, Excel) to grow diversified revenue streams, strengthen donor stewardship, and align funding strategies with organizational vision.
Experience
Director of Development
Jun 2021 — Present
Raised grant success rate by 20% within first grant cycle by refining prospect research, calendar management, and post‑award reporting processes.• Authored/co‑authored winning proposals to local foundations, United Way, and state agencies, totaling annually.• Implemented organization‑wide style guide and donor communications plan, increasing brand consistency across print, email, and social channels.• Partner with Executive Director on annual development plan and KPI tracking, using Salesforce dashboards to monitor pipeline health and retention.• Teach and design ESL curriculum for adult learners speaking nine different native languages, integrating assessment data to improve learner outcomes.
Education
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Master's degree, Creative Writing
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature/Letters
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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