Ilana Bernstein

About Ilana Bernstein

Please feel free to contact me at i••••••••@gmail.com, 86••••••48I am a dynamic results-driven Development Director. There is never \"status-quo\" under my watch - in every organization, strategic growth is based on building room for the capacity for fundraising. My professional strength is developing transformational fundraising strategies that align with organizational goals resulting in magnified and sustained donor engagement. With more than 18 years of experience working for diverse nonprofits, both in mission and scope of outcome, I am inspired by the belief that people have a need to give. I am driven by my passionate to develop meaningful relationships with a growing, diverse pool of donors resulting in support for causes in line with the donors\' values. As a high-energy supervisor I empower my team to collaborate on setting both short and long term goals and to develop and execute strategies focused on exceeding expectations. I have a proven record of recruiting teams who are dedicated to high-level performance and passionate about making an impact on their communities. High-level work ethic, strong strategic, senior-management and supervisory experience in organizations that are diverse in both budget and outcomes Strong decisive, organizational and analytical skills as well as strengths in being a resourceful, problem-solver who is always eager to be a catalyst for new ideas and collective growth Proven ability to build teams focused on short and long term goals and who are empowered to develop and execute strategies that exceed expectations Engaging, optimistic personality with high-energy

Experience

1. Director of Development and Marketing

   Community Renewal Team, Inc

   Jun 2017 — Present · Hartford, CT, US

   Develop strategic plans and operations for philanthropy and fund development Oversee budgets in a fiscally sound manner, ensure appropriate resources and operations to support fundraising and marketing goals Oversee and execute a comprehensive resource development strategy to include donor relationship building as well as strategies for virtual social media fundraising Develop and oversee corporate sponsorship strategy to include development of proposals, executing solicitations and on-going stewardship Incorporated new external revenue building opportunities Responsible for assessing and identifying needs and securing in-kind donations Oversee all aspects of events for the organization to include staff engagement events, events that serve clients, fundraising events and community building and volunteer events Oversee the maintenance of the Raiser’s Edge Constituent Relationships Management system Manage the development and implementation of the organization’s print, digital and email marketing, public relations and advertising that promote the organization’s brand Manage all aspects of volunteer engagement and leadership development including identifying and expanding the capacity of leadership boards Lead staff on developing the fundraising and marketing for the Women’s Empowerment Center to include focus groups, individual and corporate solicitations and planning a new business networking event Oversee technology and upgrades for department Ongoing learning about programs and services by working with and empowering program staff Maintain professional acumen and skills through participating in a variety of learning opportunities and continuously broadening a professional network

Education

• Simmons University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fine/Studio Arts, General

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Budget Setting
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Video Production
• Proposal Writing
• Annual Budgets
• Strategic Planning
• Event Management
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Sales Operations
• Organizational Leadership
• Project Management
• Grant Coordination
• Leadership
• Event Planning
• Data Analysis
• Marketing Analytics
• Logic Models
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Volunteer Management
• Team Management
• Graphic Design
• Social
• Donor Research
• Financial Reporting
• Raiser's Edge
• Digital Marketing
• Organization Skills
• Budget Management
• Art Direction
• Viral Marketing
• Planning
• Web Development
• Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Excel
• Grant Preparation
• Donor Perfect
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy