Lynda Collins
Director, Constituent Events Partnerships @Alzheimer's Association®
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Constituent Events Partnerships @Alzheimer's Association®
Memphis, TN, US
My current job directly engages with companies and membership organizations to steward existing and close new relationships that align with our mission and capabilities.I lead and mentor a team to reach new audiences and grow existing partnerships nationwide, and regional levels as well as provide business development strategy and implement tactics across the organization. Some Essential Functions of the Director of Constituent Events Partnerships include:• Supports revenue growth through Walk to End Alzheimer’s by identifying and recruiting companies to be a part of the National Team program as well as managing their fundraising and participation• Supports revenue growth through The Longest Day by identifying and recruiting membership organizations to be a part of the Global Team program as well as managing their fundraising and participation• Consistently increase the Walk National Teams and The Longest Day Global Teams portfolio and annual revenue• Develops a pipeline for and manage cultivation of new National Walk teams and The Longest Day Global Teams• Manages relationship development of National Team and Global Team coordinators• Works in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association corporate team to recruit new corporate partners and ensure integrated relationship management• Create and implement strategies for staff and volunteers to maximize revenue-generation with National Teams and Global Team at the community level• Create and manage National and Global Teams tools and resources• Coordinates multi-market teams and sponsorships in collaboration with field staff• Collaborates with Field staff to identify new or special-event engagement for National Teams and Global Teams• Works closely with Field staff to ensure that all deliverables are met for National Teams and Global Teams• Conducts ongoing stewardship with Company and Membership Organization leaders to drive momentum and engagement
EDUCATION
University of Memphis
Bachelor of Science, Consumer Science of Education, Fashion Merchandising
ABOUT LYNDA COLLINS
20+ years of experience in non-profit general management, strategic planning, sales, and analysis. A highly motivated and revenue-driven executive leader, who ensures the effective execution of simultaneous projects without compromising timeliness or functionality. Strong and compassionate leader with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, dedicated to fostering a working environment that encourages collaboration and optimizes team performance- Proven capability for leading, motivating, and developing a staff of diverse backgrounds and expertise, across multiple operations- Mission-focused business driver and cross-disciplined decision maker in generating detailed new business plans and continually streamlining existing programs to maximize fundraising efforts and achieve market competitiveness and positive working cultures- Proficient in C-Suite relationship building, organization needs analysis, process improvements and attention to detail in time-sensitive situations- Exposure to cross-functional practices and business protocols through extensive volunteer and staff contacts- Strategic, results-driven leader with proven capacity to develop a vision, achieve consensus to spearhead change, and conceptualize and execute innovative, sustainable initiatives
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