Devane Trogstad

About Devane Trogstad

I\'m a dynamic and results-driven professional with a career journey that has spanned a variety of sectors, including nonprofit management, tech marketing, and small business ownership, equipping me with a diverse skill set in stakeholder engagement, communications, and business development.I\'m passionate about building strong relationships that create lasting value, and I thrive in environments where I can bridge the gap between organizational goals and external opportunities. Whether working with corporate partners, or other stakeholders, my goal is to create positive, impactful outcomes that align with both business and social missions.

Experience

1. External and Corporate Relations Specialist

   Rheumatology Research Foundation

   Oct 2024 — Present

   Assist in the management and implementation of the Rheumatology Research Foundation’s corporate giving program with a focus on building and stewarding donor relationships with external and corporate partners.• Ensure a consistent and strategic approach to fundraising to maximize financial support for the College• Conduct comprehensive prospect research and prospect management, including prospect identification, prioritization, biographical and financial research, and capacity analysis• Assist with corporate communications, giving, and benefits approach supporting both Director of External Relations and Director of Corporate Relations• Assist with all aspects and activities of the Corporate Roundtable (CRT) including stewardship meetings, summits, panels, stewardship report creation and briefings, appointments, and contractual agreements• Assist in developing and executing a tactical plan focused on obtaining corporate support from non-pharma corporate entities to establish new, novel partnerships and revenue streams• Assist with cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship materials for all corporate donors• Assist with meaningful engagement opportunities for corporate donors, including virtual and face-to-face meetings• Responsible for stewardship and cultivation of entry-level corporate donors that do not yet qualify for Corporate Roundtable (CRT) recognition and benefits• Assist with billing, invoicing, and accounting needs related to corporate partnerships• Collaborate with Philanthropy Services team to ensure accurate records are maintained and updated as needed • Provide broad-based administrative support to the corporate philanthropy team such as creating PowerPoint presentations, helping with proposals, pulling corporate donor reports, and any relevant corporate meeting coordination and planning• Provide planning, organization, and execution support for Convergence.• Track timelines of corporate team activities to ensure all deadlines are met

Education

• Oglethorpe University

  Bachelor of Arts, Politics

  2004 — 2008

• Georgia State University

  Master of Public Administration (MPA), Nonprofit Management

  2011 — 2015