Joy Chodan

About Joy Chodan

Experience serving both global organizations and smaller development departments in prospect research, donor database management, donor relations and administrative responsibilities. Possess a strong understanding of the entire fundraising process and cultivation of building relationships and partnerships to support development team goals. Knowledgeable of the global funding process on behalf of government aid agencies, corporate giving and foundation grant funding to organizations and individual programs. Proficient using donor databases, such as Salesforce, Raiser\'s Edge and developed a wealth of knowledge using prospect research software and internet search engines to write detailed prospective donor profiles and briefings. Have contributed to the promotion and planning of major special events and smaller functions. Trained in writing donor acknowledgment letters, proposals, pitch letters and biographies. Some noted accomplishments in development include raising in sponsorship money for the Alzheimer’s Association and meeting the individual fundraising goal of for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. While assisting non-profits on development assignments, I have been privileged to work with some of the most passionate and compassionate professionals in the non-profit landscape serving top executives and working in a team environment. I am seeking a permanent development position where I can help support and grow with a development team.

Experience

1. Donor Services Manager

   Helpmesee

   Jan 2019 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Generated over by following up with donors to acquire updated credit card information, reactivated monthly donor accounts, expanded our donor stewardship mailing campaign and confirmed matching gifts. Secured over in major gifts by managing the charitable bequest process working with financial advisors, legal counsel, trustees and HelpMeSee management to receive revenue in a timely and efficient manner. Serve the CEO, Senior Director of Development and key staff by overseeing gift entry, coding, attribution, acknowledgement processes, reporting, and metrics to ensure optimal collection of utilization of donor data. With a database of + active donors, I assist our constituents by answering questions and meeting their requests over the phone, email and through correspondence. Managed and trained four development interns to help assist with the daily responsibilities of development department.

Education

• Hunter College

  BA, Media Studies

  2002 — 2004

• Westchester Community College

  A.A, Visual Arts

  1999 — 2001

• The Foundation Center

  Non Degree, Proposal Writing Seminar

  2011 — 2011