heather aal

donor relations specialist

About

Socially conscious, accomplished, energetic, and professional with extensive experience in community outreach, communications, and public relations fields. Strong leader with unwavering ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Strong expertise in understanding business strategy, building sustained relationships, developing innovative solutions, assessing and solving problems, and exceeding customer expectations. Proficient at creating and implementing strategic plans to benefit a wide variety of teams and organizations. Works independently and in group settings to bolster growth in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Exceptional communication skills that build partnerships and influence decision-makers. Strength Finders top 5: Empathy Connectedness Woo Individualization Strategic

Country

united states

City

fargo

Industry

non-profit organization management

Skill

event management, grant writing, building relationships, program development, strategic planning, event planning, customer service, connecting people, grants, non profit fund development, planned giving, stewardship, resource management, fundraising, major gift cultivation

Experience

community relations - north dakota

better business bureau of minnesota and north dakota

2015-11 - 2018-6 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Serving the greater Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo communities I promote and foster ethical relationships between businesses and consumers. I build relationships and provide business and consumer education and service excellence to all sectors of industry. Want to know more? Please ask!

director of communications

boys and girls club of the red river valley/fargo youth commission

2014-5 - 2015-9 · 1 yr 5 mos

Oversee the organizational marketing and communication efforts to positively and proactively represent the internal and external reputation of the organization. Serve as the first point of contact and coordinator for all media relations.

fund development director

charism

2013-10 - 2014-5 · 8 mos

My main goal is to connect resources for the betterment of our community. Some days it is money and other days the connections are non-tangible but I find success every day.