Shannon Studebaker

About Shannon Studebaker

Dedicated and strategic communications director with 20+ years of experience leading philanthropic messaging, marketing and production strategies in the nonprofit sector, including academic medicine, grantmaking organizations and women\'s and children\'s health organizations. Seasoned in building, leading, developing and empowering cross-functional teams to execute projects and content across digital, print, video and social platforms. Big-picture thinker skilled in assessing needs of all stakeholders, co-creating shared goals in highly matrixed environments, clearing barriers and driving execution. Motivated by mission, making a difference and exceeding expectations. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Corporate Communications, Philanthropy, Fundraising and Healthcare.

Experience

1. Senior Director of Development Communications

   Cincinnati Children's

   Sep 2022 — Present

   Strategic Marketing and Communication\'s Professional: Develop short- and long-term communication strategies to improve and protect the reputation of the institution. Lead marketing strategies to support philanthropic objectives for local markets and geographic expansion. Define and develop strategic communication platforms. Develop key philanthropic messages and messaging strategies for specific target audiences. Monitor issues and research trends that impact the reputation of the institution and develop proactive messaging strategies. Gift Cultivation and Stewardship: Work collaboratively with clinical, research and hospital leadership to outline and synthesize information about key hospital programs and their funding needs. Oversee the creation of compelling content to share the stories and impact of the medical center\'s work, made possible by generous donors, on patients and families.Digital Strategy: Guided by the organization\'s philanthropic goals, work across teams to develop and oversee strategies to generate innovative digital solutions for engagement, solicitation and stewardship. Develop roadmaps, program plans, and realization strategies to support recommendations. Planning and Execution: Lead the design and execution of local and national marketing initiatives to support philanthropy. Define project scope, goals, deliverables and resource requirements. Drive completion of projects by collaborators and staff to ensure timely completion of deliverables. Monitor project deliverables and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders. Fiscal Leadership: Accountability for the financial management functions for the department in collaboration with senior leader. Recommend a salary budget supporting the required FTE\'s to meet departmental needs.

Education

• Miami University

  B.S., Business Marketing

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Stewardship
• Non-Profits
• Annual Giving
• Grants
• Marketing Communications
• Newsletters
• Philanthropy
• Healthcare
• Nonprofits
• Fundraising
• Corporate Communications
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Editing
• Internal Communications
• Writing
• Strategic Communications
• Publications