VANESSA B. BELL 5546 April Journey, Columbia, Maryland 21044 410.730.1069 410.818.4431 vanessabell3rd@aol.

com DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT NON-PROFIT COMPETENCIES BOARD TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT MAJOR GIFT FUNDRAISING SPECIAL EVENT COORDINATION AND PLANNING GRANT WRITING AND PROPOSALS RELATIONSHIP BUILDING STRATEGIC PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION DATABASE MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP AND TEAM COLLABORATION CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND DECISION MAKING TIME MANAGEMENT

PROFILE Goal-driven, results-focused executive with a big-picture vision, leader ship, and tenacity to drive the attainment of fundraising management strategies into successful, achievable plans equipped with comprehensive years of strong stra tegic planning and organizational competencies, capital campaign initiatives and relationship building, and general management qualifications. Keen understanding of fundraising priorities a genuine team player and con tributor committed to managing goals and objectives flawlessly while exemplifyin g distinctive leadership functions to develop programs from conception to comple tion. Demonstrated cross-functional communications and interpersonal skills easi ly interface with individuals at all levels of responsibility, including public officials, corporate executives, and senior leaders. Portrayed positive attitude and work effort over the course of career, a nd maintained the highest professional ethics and standards.

OVERVIEW NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS Outlined and planned for the 100th anniversary gala celebration, restruc tured the fundraising database to collect accurate donor information for solicit ations raised $250,000 for the organization Developed fundraising and communication plan for advancement of programs and organizational growth; coined and implemented a 3-year strategic plan encom passing program goals, strategies and objectives Managed successful events, including silent / live and online auctions, cause marketing with local businesses, health fairs community arts festival Planned and launched special donor events for $10k+ givers / donors Rebranded 100-year old organization to include new logo, marketing mater ials, and messaging Restructured and managed website content and updates reduced costs by 90

% (www.fs-inc.org) Built a fundraising culture by fostering the involvement of the board of directors in fundraising activities, exchange of views / opinions on trends, an d training on philanthropy and the importance of fundraising as part of the volu nteer leadership role Contributed substantial fundraising efforts in surpassing and exceeding campaign goals for three consecutive campaign years from workplace campaigns inc luding State Employees Charitable Campaign and the Combined Federal Campaign of Del aware and Central Maryland RECENT SUCCESSFUL PRINCIPAL FUNDRAISING Raised a total of $2.3 million from foundation , corporation and governm ent proposals Fiscal Year 2011 Amplified annual direct mail appeal fund by 300% from 2007 to 2009 LEADERSHIP AND OVERALL MANAGEMENT Implemented astute ways in orchestrating organizational events, such as fundraising campaigns and activities, community special events, and volunteer re cruitment and stewardship Handled all facets of fundraising management initiatives, including admi nistration of marketing and communications staff Gained reputation for demonstrating hands-on leadership in spearheading numerous public relations and fundraising activities Identified and prospected potential donors, and authored numerous grant proposals for government agencies, foundations, and corporations Generated and presented statistical analyses to the board of directors a nd senior staff on fundraising progress and philanthropic trends Designed and distributed organizational marketing materials, including a nnual report, quarterly newsletters, annual appeals Demonstrated leadership aptitude in effectively recruiting, training, an d managing volunteers Determined capital resources by conducting comprehensive research, feasi bility, and assessment studies Ensured compliance with government, foundations, and corporate grant reg ulations

EDUCATION Wilmington College | New Castle, DE Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science, magna cum laude

CAREER PATH FAMILY SERVICES, INC. | GAITHERSBURG, MD DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS, 20072011 AMERICAN RED CROSS | WASHINGTON, DC GIFT OFFICER FUNDRAISING LEADERSHIP, 20052007 LONG & FOSTER COMPANIES | COLUMBIA, MD LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT, 20032005 UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MARYLAND | BALTIMORE, MD DIRECTOR OF RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT, 20032005 UNITED WAY OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA | LANHAM, MD

ASSOCIATE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, 20022003 UNITED WAY OF DELAWARE | WILMINGTON, DE SENIOR CAMPAIGN ASSOCIATE, 19992002

TRAINING Transformational Leadership Training Leadership and Development Four Roles of Leadership Franklin Coveys Project Management Dale Carnegie Public Speaking and Customer Service Training International Humanitarian Law, Red Cross Class Leadership Delaware, Donor Centered Fundraising by Penelope Burke

AFFILIATIONS Association of Fundraising Professionals, Washington, DC Chapter Non-Profit Montgomery for Development Directors

ACTIVITIES Voices for Children-CASA of Howard County, Volunteer Generation Hope, Marketing Committee Member

TECHNICAL SKILLS Sage Fundraising Software | RaisersEdge | Andar | Microsoft Office Suite