Ellen Stack

About Ellen Stack

Experienced Director of Advancement Services with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Philanthropy, Logistics, Technological Systems, Implementations, CRM Conversions, Donor Communication, Administration, and Student Development. Strong community and social services professional with a master of theological studies degree from Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, a master of liberal arts degree from the University of Richmond, a post baccalaureate in human resources from the University of Richmond, and a bachelor of arts degree in literature from High Point University.

Experience

1. Executive Director of Advancement Services

   Randolph-Macon College

   Oct 2009 — Present · Ashland, VA, US

   Directs strategic and operational administration of complex information systems in support of gift development activities in a networked environment to comply with ever-changing industry standards• Ensures compliance with IRS, FASB, PCI, and FERPA rules and regulations and CASE standards• Supervises the processing and acknowledging of gifts, pledges, pledge payments, matching claims, memorial gifts, in honor gifts, and other contributions with consideration to timeliness and efficiency of processing • Works with donors, brokers and custodians to resolve problems, questions and concerns and coordinate gift fulfillment including gifts of cash, credit cards, stock transfers, matching gifts, bequests, and gifts-in-kind.• Serve as a liaison between campus community to ensure accurate mailings, event invitations, stewardship activities, and proper prospect management • Prepares informational reports, oversees financial reporting, and provides technical support • Raiser\'s Edge NXT Database Administrator; implemented CRM data conversion from Jenzabar EX to RE NXT• Develops, runs, and maintain reports and queries to monitor the integrity of data • Oversees all implementation efforts with external consultants and vendors regarding technology • Operational event logistics for campus events, including Homecoming, Family Weekend, and Football Tailgates• Responsible for developing and overseeing the execution of strategic social media and digital initiatives for alumni including developing and managing viral marketing campaigns, creating and supervising high-profile accounts, and integrating interactive media into the overall business strategy

Education

• High Point University

  BA, English

  1988 — 1998

• University of Richmond

  PBAS, Human Resource Management

  2006 — 2008

• Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond

  Master's degree, Theology/Theological Studies

  2015 — 2018

• University of Richmond

  MLA, Liberal Arts

  2009 — 2012

Skills

• Fundraising
• Annual Giving
• Alumni Relations
• Event Planning
• Event Management
• Volunteer Management
• Nonprofits
• Stewardship
• Student Development
• Higher Education
• Grant Writing
• Social Media
• Community Outreach
• Customer Service
• Prospect Research
• Philanthropy
• Editing
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Proposal Writing
• Program Management
• Non-Profit Administration
• Administration
• Public Relations
• Program Development
• Strategic Planning
• Direct Mail
• Microsoft Office
• Newsletters
• Outlook
• Community Development
• Social Media Marketing
• Powerpoint
• Data Analysis
• Database Admin
• Statistics
• Special Events
• Non-Profits
• Database Management
• Writing