paula morning

chief executive officer

About

Development and fundraising professional who brings over twenty years of diversified experience, serving non-profit, corporate, educational and community-based organizations. Specialized areas include direct donor development, marketing, special event designs and presentations for major walk events and other annual fundraising events and campaigns. Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple, time-sensitive tasks while interacting effectively with discretion within sophisticated and culturally-diverse constituency. Specialties: Provides stewardship of corporate, foundation funders and sponsors based on extensive knowledge of the region’s philanthropic environment. Provides leadership in researching, identifying, developing and responding to corporate relations and sponsorship opportunities.

Country

united states

City

detroit

Industry

non-profit organization management

Skill

fundraising, community outreach, nonprofits, event management, public speaking, leadership, event planning, community development, volunteer management, marketing, program development, public relations, strategic planning, stewardship, sponsorship, grant writing, annual giving, customer service, leadership development, social networking, philanthropy, team building, marketing communications, policy, research, social media, community relations, special events, customer relations

Experience

take steps walk manager

crohn's & colitis foundation of america

2008-2 - 2011-5 · 3 yrs 4 mos

special events director

d.c.e.s educational services

2002-1 - 2008-1 · 6 yrs 1 mo

director

washtenaw county republican committee

2004-1 - 2005-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

chief executive officer

the als association michigan chapter

2013-2 - Present · 13 yrs 8 mos

development director - michigan chapter

crohn's & colitis foundation of america

2010-11 - 2011-5 · 7 mos

director of development

the als association

2011-5 - Present · 15 yrs 5 mos

As Director of Development, my responsibilities include donor development and management, securing major gifts, numerous area of fund development, special event design and management, community relations, and educational outreach..

development consultant

dream art center

2006-1 - 2006-1 · 1 mo

Development and event project consulting position, was a short term assignment. Increase marketing and outreach efforts, work with selected Board members on event related planning.