Lauren Swern

Development Director @New Jersey Highlands Coalition

Mount Arlington, NJ, US
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WORK HISTORY

May 2013 — Present

Development Director @New Jersey Highlands Coalition

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Boonton, NJ, US

With a staff of eight and a budget a little over a half million dollars this tiny but mighty charity makes a big impact on environmental advocacy. The Coalition alongside our member and member organizations works effectively to protect all the marvelous natural and cultural resources the New Jersey. Ask me how I build long-term relationships that advocate, fund and support the organization. Just a few responsiblities and highlights:Transform, plan and execute annual, major gift and planned giving fundraising campaigns and activities resulting in increase revenue of 67%, create systems, direct calendar, and strategy. Supervise Development Associate, dotted line Director of Membership and Administration and oversee internship program. Responsible for managing the talent acquisition process including job description development, job postings on various online sites, recruiting, scheduling interviews, virtual interviews, onboarding, training, policy & procedure development while providing a positive experience. Develop relationships with the various sectors to build talent pools and share ideas. Play a key role in the strategic planning and budgeting process.

EDUCATION

1996 — 1996

County College of Morris

Business Administration and Management, General

1995

Richmond, The American International University in London

Sociology and Anthropology

1993 — 1997

Curry College

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Business Administration and Management, General

2001 — 2005

Fashion Institute of Technology

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

1995 — 1996

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Business Administration and Management, General

SKILLS

Event PlanningCommunications StrategyEvent ManagementCrisis CommunicationsStrategic CommunicationsEvent MarketingInterviewingSocial MediaOnboardingSocial Media MarketingDirect MailCommunity OutreachPurchasingPress ReleasesPromotionsNon-ProfitsMarketing CommunicationsFacebookSponsorshipSpecial EventsHuman ResourcesNewslettersCreative Problem SolvingMarketingCause MarketingPublicitySocial NetworkingStrategic PlanningOnline MarketingEmail MarketingIntegrated MarketingCorporate CommunicationsPublic SpeakingFundraisingMarketing StrategyRecruitingMarket PlanningCopywritingWritingBudget Management

ABOUT LAUREN SWERN

Helping emerging professionals and seasoned peers connect, design and facilitate professional development trainings, raise money to achieve the mission and enhance the brand through marketing and engaging events | Trainer, Fundraising Professional and MarketerHow Can I Add Value to Your Life?Grit, Intelligence, ChangemakerCourage, Compassion, Commitment Sharing job opportunities across all industries.Specialties: learning & development, professional development; coaching, facilitating, Zoom support, mentoring, human resources, recruiting, on-boarding, training, policy and procedure, employee incentives, event planning, research, speaker recruitment, internal and external communications, social media, employee rewards and recognition, team building, fundraising, donor campaigns, strategic communications, development, prospect cultivation, data analysis, grant writing, volunteer management, marketing, direct mail, public media relations, advertising, program management, teaching, course creation, moderating, purchasing, sourcing, marketing communication, branding, crisis communications, time management, proctor, call center monitoring, higher education, college, environment, animal welfare, social services, health care, government, small business, fortune 500I’m truly passionate about my work and always eager to connect with others.

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