Nita Smith
Proven Nonprofit Executive | Ferocious Fundraiser | Operations/Business/Program Management Acumen
- Role
- Director of Development at Spark Labs By Ark Invest
- Location
- St. Petersburg, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nita Smith
Over 35 years of progressive experience as a non-profit professional. Known for moving organizations from failing to excelling. Accomplished fundraiser with proven success raising over $100 million to support operations and capital campaigns. Solid experience in capital campaigns, annual giving campaigns, grant writing and special event fundraising. Skilled in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting donors and prospects for major gifts. Experienced in board development to reach organizational goals. Proven skills in establishing and nurturing community collaborations and partnerships. Skilled in staff development and succession planning. Gifted motivational speaker, high energy and enthusiasm, enjoys empowering staff, board members and donors to support the mission of the organization.
Experience
Director of Development
Feb 2022 — Present · St Petersburg, FL, US
Responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising plan, establishing fundraising goals, providing fundraising perspectives to long term strategic planning and fiscal management. Secure financial support from individuals, foundations, and corporations. Develop and oversee major giving and planned giving programs, Responsible for leading sponsorship acquisition for special events.
Education
Western Washington University
Bachelor’s Degree
Skills
- Leadership Development
- Public Relations
- Annual Giving
- Program Management
- Youth Mentoring
- Grants
- Leadership
- Grant Writing
- Marketing
- Public Speaking
- Nonprofits
- Nonprofit Management
- Event Planning
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Staff Development
- Workshop Facilitation
- Philanthropy
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Event Management
- Non-Profit Administration
- Team Building
- Program Development
- Training
- Volunteer Management
- Staff Management
- Board Development
- Strategic Planning
- Organizational Development
- Fundraising
- Youth Development
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