Emily Dowdall

Experience

1. Development Specialist

   Catholic Health

   May 2024 — Present · Buffalo, NY, US

   Play a critical role in planning and executing three major events: Catholic Health Golf Tournaments ($180K annually) and The Catholic Health Gala ($500K annually).• Proactively identified, pitched, and secured four new corporate sponsors within first five months in the role, generating over in new revenue for Catholic Health.• Successfully planned and launched a new fundraising initiative, Catholic Health\'s Pickleball Tournament.• Secure and solicit sponsorships from local and regional businesses, raising over $700K in financial and in-kind support annually. • Manage event logistics by following detailed work plans, tracking progress, and ensuring on-site production and event execution runs smoothly.• Oversee implementation of event software, including Greater Giving (online auction/website creation), Blackbaud, Raisers Edge, and Canva.• Coordinate all auction logistics, including donor solicitations, follow-ups, and database tracking.• Develop and update all print and promotional materials, acting as the main liaison with vendors and printers, obtaining quotes, and managing administrative requirements.• Provide oversight for volunteers during events and on-site workdays.• Create and execute social media and email campaigns for special event promotions.

Education

• Roberts Wesleyan University

  Accounting

  2017 — 2018

• Kenmore West Senior High School

  Advanced Regents Diploma

• University at Buffalo

  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Concentration in Marketing, Minor in Non-Profit Leadership

  2018 — 2021