Dayle Wallien

About Dayle Wallien

With over 15 years of experience in nonprofit philanthropy, partnership development, leadership, and operations, I have a proven track record of designing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies that align with programmatic goals, enhance brand awareness, and strengthen the organization\'s reputation on a national and global scale. I have a passion for environmental causes and a vision for creating positive change through collaborative and innovative approaches. I lead and inspire a growing development team, focusing on unity, stability, and effectiveness through training and hiring initiatives. I also cultivate and secure major gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government sources, using creative strategies and customized approaches based on potential alignment of interests. I have successfully secured millions of dollars in governmental and private funding, leveraging them to support organizational initiatives and partnerships. I am a skilled communicator, a great listener, a capable negotiator, a trusted business advisor, a practiced advocate, an innovative thinker, and an accomplished public relations professional.

Experience

1. Vice President of Development

   EARTHDAY.ORG

   Mar 2023 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Spearhead all development operations, advancing the fundraising program and organizational efforts to ensure growth and long-term financial stability.*Design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy that aligns with programmatic goals, enhances brand awareness, and strengthens the organization\'s reputation on a national and global scale.*Develop and execute a fundraising plan targeting financial resources through appeals, events, major gifts from individuals, and multi-year commitments from foundations, corporations, and government sources.*Directly supervise and inspire a growing development team, focusing on unity, stability, and effectiveness through training and hiring initiatives.*Enhance departmental and cross-departmental communications, processes, and procedures to maximize efficiency, productivity, and staff satisfaction.*Improve moves management, stewardship, and reporting processes, while also implementing a gift acceptance policy and departmental financial reporting.*Collaborate with the leadership team on short and long-term strategic planning.*Cultivate new donors and funding streams, increase revenue from major donors, foundations, and corporations, and co-plan and develop special events, including the annual gala.*Communicate organizational priorities and strategies to diverse audiences and engage board members to strengthen their commitment to the organization.

Education

• Central Washington University

  B.A., Summa Cum Laude

• University of Washington School of Law

  J.D.