kathryn lane

operations manager

About

Creative professional with 15+ years of achievement in resource development, writing, public relations, and administration in the nonprofit sector and private enterprise. Performed in all capacities of a small nonprofit organization. ~ Acknowledged for going beyond what is expected and taking leadership roles to meet demands of unfamiliar or challenging opportunities. ~ Demonstrated skills as troubleshooter and innovative problem solver. ~ Recognized for expertise in planning, organizing, attention to detail, and follow through. ~ Versatile communicator, ensuring organizational messages are clear, consistent, and compelling. ~ Commended for being inclusive, flexible, and engaging, with highly refined interpersonal skills. ~ Excel working in teams and interacting with diverse populations. Specialties: Resource development writing, planning, organization, relationship building, creative solutions manager, fundraising.

Country

united states

City

colorado springs

Industry

non-profit organization management

Skill

non profits, fundraising

Experience

grant writer

elmwood park zoo

2008-4 - 2008-9 · 6 mos

* Implemented comprehensive solicitation strategies to increase annual revenue received from public, corporate, and private funding sources. Researched prospective donors * authored grant proposals and funding reports * designed grants tracking and management schedule to ensure timely submission and reporting to funding entities.

development director and interim executive director

angel flight east

2006-1 - 2007-11 · 1 yr 11 mos

* Interim Executive Director during transition in executive leadership. Ensured continuity of service to community and directed day-to-day administration of finances, staff, volunteers, and program operations. Planned and executed all resource development activities: donor relations * grant writing, submission, and reporting * annual direct mail appeals * public relations * special event planning and production.

proprietor and artist

aspen lane cottage collections

2001-1 - 2006-1 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Launched a unique, crafts-based enterprise of high-end, handcrafted note cards and whimsical, repurposed furniture. Developed creative design and production, built business infrastructure, generated marketing strategy, designed promotional materials, created and updated website.

director of development and public relations

denver victims service center

1996-1 - 1998-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Contributed to fiscal, administrative, and policy-making decisions as member of senior management team. Designed and implemented a broad-based resource development and communication plan. Assisted with Board development and training. Authored, led creative design, and managed distribution of quarterly newsletters and annual reports to the community.

development professional

national jewish research and medical center

1990-1 - 1996-1 · 6 yrs 1 mo

* Contributed to collaborative success of $1 million-plus annual Children's Miracle Network Telethon fundraising campaign and television production. Assisted in annual planning, production, and follow-up of 21-continuous hour televised event. Strengthened major corporate Telethon sponsorships and grew revenue * managed projects * recruited, scheduled, and supervised volunteers * orchestrated event logistics.

development director and interim administrator

colorado optometric center

1999-10 - 2001-1 · 1 yr 4 mos

* Lead staff member appointed to work in collaboration with transition management consultants during vacancy in executive leadership. Liaison between staff, consultants, and Board * drove resource development focus * oversaw day-to-day administration of staff, finances, client services, vendor relations, intern program, welfare-to-work project, billing, and medical records.