Michele Rasmussen

About Michele Rasmussen

Dedicated fundraising professional with over 27 years of nonprofit relational experience…

Experience

1. Director of Development Heart and Vascular

   Emory University - Advancement And Alumni Engagement

   Jun 2024 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   The Medicine, Healthcare, and Discovery Programs team is responsible for partnering with physicians, researchers, and faculty leaders to identify and engage grateful patients, potential supporters, and influencers. The Director of Development supports the fundraising efforts of the Emory Heart and Vascular Center, which has a national reputation for treating complicated heart conditions using the most advanced treatment options and therapies, pioneering innovative clinical cardiovascular research, and training the best heart specialists in the world.I work with donors who want to invest a Major Gift of and up. The donor portfolio includes gifts from individuals, grateful patients, physicians, volunteers, businesses, and planned gifts.

Education

• University of Colorado Colorado Springs

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, General

  1992 — 1998

Skills

• Event Management
• Non-Profit Administration
• Press Releases
• Board Development
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Marketing Communications
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Community Organizing
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Conflict Resolution
• Volunteering
• Prospect Research
• Strategic Planning
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Social Media Marketing
• Blogging
• Grants
• Proposal Writing
• Research
• Fundraising
• Community Engagement
• Planned Giving
• Volunteer Recruiting
• Philanthropy
• Strategic Communications
• Annual Giving
• Customer Service
• Alumni Relations
• Charities
• Fundraisers
• Program Evaluation
• Newsletters
• Social Media
• International Development