Wendy M.
Executive Director at San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation
- Role
- Executive Director at San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Wendy M.
Experienced nonprofit professional with expertise in operations management, event…
Experience
Executive Director
San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation
Feb 2010 — Present · San Diego, CA, US
Operations, Fundraising, and Special Events Management ProfessionalExperienced nonprofit leader managing operations, fundraising, special events, and board engagement to drive organizational growth and impact.OPERATIONS & FINANCE MANAGEMENTOversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient management and alignment with organizational goals.Collaborate with the board to develop and execute short- and long-term strategic plans and annual budgets.Manage accounting functions, including QuickBooks, bill.com, payroll, and monthly bank reconciliations.Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to streamline processes and ensure compliance.BOARD & COMMITTEE LEADERSHIPServe as primary liaison to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.Recruit and recommend new board members aligned with the organization\'s strategic goals.Establish and lead committees designed to leverage board members\' individual talents, passions, and expertise.FUNDRAISING & DEVELOPMENTLead annual giving campaigns, disaster response fundraising, corporate sponsorships, special events, grants, and cause-related marketing initiatives.Research, write, and manage grants, securing awards of up to corporate sponsorships, securing commitments ranging from $2,500 to EVENTS MANAGEMENTDevelop event goals, budgets, and strategies to drive revenue and engagement.Organize and execute strategic fundraising events, generating inaugural-year revenue from to and launch signature events, including: o Above & Beyond Fundraising Luncheon o San Diego Fire-Rescue 5K & Kids Run o SDFD Service Awards Honoree LuncheonCOMMUNICATIONS & BRANDINGDevelop and execute annual communications strategies to support fundraising and event objectives.Create targeted messaging to strengthen donor engagement and event participation.
Education
Hootsuite Academy
Hootsuite Platform Certification, Social media
UC San Diego
Professional Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Hootsuite Academy
Social Marketing Certification, Social Marketing
Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
2013 — 2013
Nonprofit Leadership Alliance
Certificate, The Equity Journey
San Diego State University
Meeting and Event Planning
2008 — 2010
Private School
AA, Business
1983 — 1985
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