Audrey Vivar

About Audrey Vivar

Insightful philanthropic leader with several years of experience in aligning institutional donors with program opportunities. I help nonprofits share their unique story and build out functional systems to strategically secure funding for substantial and sustainable growth YOY.Some examples include: Successfully secured $5.6M+ in institutional giving for FY23, navigating and cultivating donor relationships. Raised $4M+ in government grants (City, State, & Federal) in FY23 through grant application management expertise. Managed Angel Tree Partner program, significantly increasing partner participation, in-kind gifts, and volunteers year over year. Built a corporate giving program resulting in enhanced community engagement and philanthropic support. Established and wrote a comprehensive library of program descriptions, streamlining communications and enhancing the visibility of The Salvation Army Austin\'s vital work.I get excited about opportunities where I can identify hidden insights, craft a powerful story, and drive strategic growth to make a meaningful impact for Central Texas. I am a skilled project manager, strategic thinker, and enjoy discussing impact using both storytelling narrative and data-driven metrics. As a native Austinite 🤘, I am especially passionate about supporting organizations focused on basic needs, low-income families, and BIPOC communities. I love connecting with new people, give me a shout at a••••••••@gmail.com or here on LinkedIn!

Experience

1. Director of Development

   Foster Village

   Feb 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Advertising

  2012 — 2016

Skills

• Editing
• Microsoft Word
• Communication Skills
• Fundraising
• Photoshop
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Social Media
• Indesign
• Public Speaking
• Advertising
• Customer Service
• Research
• Graphic Design