Samantha Bruno

Area Director, Eastern Pennsylvania @American Foundation For Suicide Prevention

State College, PA, US

Responsible for implementing AFSP\'s fundraising and program initiatives within my market area and working with chapters in those areas. This includes fundraising, educational programming, loss and healing, and advocacy events. Develop and maintain working partnerships with community leaders and organizations to promote AFSP’s message, build support for our mission and increase involvement in AFSP events and programsOversee all operations of the chapter to ensure it is performing and achieving outlined goals Implement AFSP Out of the Darkness Community Walks and other fundraising within my marketExecute programs within my market area including survivor programs, education programs and awareness initiatives Responsible for development and support of Chapter Board and CommitteeDevelop business plans and budgets for ChapterResponsible for volunteer management, including recruiting, training, assigning and recognizing volunteers Work with media to publicize AFSP events and mission to heighten public awareness and reach fundraising goals Responsible for fiscal management, including relationships with vendors, handling cash, expense management and working with the National office on accounts payable and receivablesRelationship manager for AFSP in the community between volunteers, businesses, partners, and all other entities

Penn State University

Business Management