Katie Otto

Experience

1. Assistant Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship

   Ursinus College

   Aug 2021 — Present · Collegeville, PA, US

   Execution of stewardship reporting for current-use and endowed funds including: developing, documenting, and adhering to an annual schedule to ensure timely delivery; researching, writing and editing reports and cover letters.• Administer the acknowledgment letter program, writing and preparing necessary correspondence on behalf of the Board Chair, President of the college, Vice President for Advancement, and other senior-level directors.• Broadly support the programmatic stewardship efforts of the Ursinus Fund team. Special emphasis will be on the execution of tactics that serve the bottom of the donor pyramid and lead to increased donor retention.• Manage donor recognition signage on the Ursinus College campus. This includes keeping an accurate inventory of naming opportunities (sold and available), interfacing with donors, and coordinating with campus units and third-party vendors to ensure timely production and installation.• Assist in the planning and execution of signature donor recognition events for the college. Work in collaboration with Advancement Office leadership in administering these events. Such events include an annual leadership dinner, site visits from institutional partners, individual donor stewardship visits, signage unveilings, and building dedications, among others.• Provide writing, editing, and proofreading assistance to the Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship, as well as other staff, as requested.• Accurately and consistently track all outreach to constituents in a timely manner using Raiser’s Edge database as well as utilize donor relations and stewardship record-keeping systems to track progress toward goals- 2025 Philly\'s Annual Fundraising Conference Presenter:\"Donor Relations and Stewardship Strategies\"- NewU Employee Wellness Committee Member; Pride Week Planning Committee Member; Arts & Lecture Committee Member

Education

• Boston University

  Professional Fundraising Certificate

  2017 — 2017

• Penn State University

  BA

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Event Management
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Indesign
• Adobe Creative Suites
• Marketing
• Facebook
• Public Speaking
• Volunteer Management
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Customer Service
• Social Networking
• Public Relations
• Graphic Design
• Music
• Non-Profits
• Nonprofits
• Social Media
• Event Planning
• Social Media Marketing