Jon Nelson

Experience

1. Associate Director

   Acf - Association For Christian Fundraising

   Aug 2008 — Present

   Strategize and direct marketing communications for international membership association of over 500 • Manage projects to accomplish numerous concurrent objectives on deadline, working independently and on budget • Build audiences by engaging members and stakeholders through social media, including Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube; execute web and social media advertising campaigns through Google, Facebook, and Feathr• Write and edit for print, digital, and award-winning email blasts – ensuring accuracy and adherence to brand• Supervise membership staff; work effectively with ACF staff, board, and volunteers to develop and implement communications strategies; conduct meetings via Zoom; fulfill member requests by phone and email • Develop and manage websites to keep pages fresh and information current; oversee all ecommerce functions • Improve messaging by monitoring Google analytics and SEO effectiveness; studying industry trends; and introducing new and inventive communications tactics. Create and analyze statistical reports concerning project success, membership, fundraising, and event attendance• Maintain CRM database; enhanced lead cultivation processes and oversaw successful migration to new systems• Design collateral, including ads, brochures, and flyers using Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, and Microsoft Office • Take photos, edit photos with Photoshop; record and edit video • Forge customer service relationships with sponsors by helping them achieve shared business goals • Collaborate with teams and connect with hotel staff to plan, promote, and execute annual international fundraising and communications conference for over 300 while managing event app • Lead Resource Team to raise funds with direct mail, email, and personal appeals, routinely surpassing goals • Partner with related organizations to pool resources and talent while minimizing risk • Previously Associate Director for Communications (20••••14) and Communication Services (20••••11)

Skills

• Proofing
• Publications
• Graphic Design
• Press Releases
• Editing
• Photography
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Troubleshooting
• Writing
• Image Editing
• Leadership
• Email Marketing
• Event Planning
• Proof
• Philanthropy
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Program Development
• Newsletters
• Member Relations
• Fundraising
• Planned Giving
• Layout
• Social Media
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Nonprofits
• Strategic Communications
• Event Management
• Non-Profit Administration
• Copywriting
• Stewardship
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Photo Editing
• Annual Giving
• Publicity
• Social Networking
• Webmaster Services