Samantha Angelone
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dynamic and mission-driven fundraising and growth executive with over a decade of experience dedicated to enhancing organizational impact through strategic development leadership. Proven expertise in establishing sustainable fundraising infrastructures, cultivating robust major donor partnerships, and leading collaborative teams to surpass ambitious revenue and engagement targets. Strong track record of driving innovative initiatives that align with organizational goals while fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Committed to leveraging skills in relationship-building and strategic planning to propel organizations toward greater success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Development
CORA Services
09.2022 - Current
- Created and directed both end of calendar and fiscal year fundraising appeal letters as well as created content for electronic internal and external newsletters.
- Responsible for the CORA for Kids Golf Outing which was the highest grossing golf event in the history of the organization (up $50,000).
- Solicited sponsors for all CORA events including CORA’s Community Fest and Love in Action Gala.
- Developed marketing strategies that have increased donor dollars.
- Implement and execute annual fundraising plan to meet fundraising goals.
- Manage portfolio of donors.
- Provide leadership to development team.
- Prepare and present regular reports on progress towards fundraising goals.
- Plan and execute special events.
- Manage grant writing and identification of new grant opportunities.
- Generate donor communications, newsletters, and annual report.
- Assist in creation of print, digital and social media content.
- Network and maintain regular correspondence with donors.
- Increased event revenue over 50% in two years.
Director of Advancement and Communications
Our Mother of Consolation (OMC) Parish School
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Designed social media content (including video) and managed all social media platforms.
- Updated and devised content for the school's website using WordPress.
- Designed all marketing materials for fundraising events, press releases, and annual appeal solicitations.
- Constructed all social media content for both the school and alumni.
- Wrote and designed the current family and alumni newsletters.
- Created and managed all social media platforms for the school and alumni.
- Developed strategies that included annual fund, donor, and major gift cultivation, grade school alumni re-engagement, and EITC/OSTC fund solicitation, which doubled since tenure at OMC.
- Successfully ran a virtual fundraising event and a prosperous brick fundraising campaign.
- Increased the donor database by 60% and annual fund totals by 49% during the global pandemic.
- Exceeded Annual Fund donations over the past two years were approximately 300% higher than the previous year.
- Improved Social Media Platform Engagement by 600+%.
Director of Development and Communications
Villa Victoria Academy
04.2018 - 07.2020
- Directed all fundraising, including strategy and cultivating relationships with alumnae and partners.
- Ran a 1st-time auction gala that exceeded the Academy's monetary and attendance goals.
- Reengaged with alumnae.
- Planned and coordinated events for both current families and alumnae.
- Responsible for the Annual Giving Campaign, the Annual Report (all content/stories), and major gift solicitation.
- Developed strategies to increase donor giving and wrote grants.
- Increased annual giving by 46% and new donors by 125%.
- Grew active donors by 52%+ and raised the number of multiple gifts per donor by 44%.
Director of Institutional Advancement
Saint Basil Academy (SBA)
08.2015 - 04.2018
- Designed and managed all social media platforms for both the school and alumnae association.
- Solicited businesses for EITC/OSTC/LLC, major gifts, and the Annual Fund.
- Ran an Auction Gala and other alumnae-based events, such as reunions, homecoming, and the athletic hall of fame.
- Designed all marketing materials, including the annual Legacy Magazine, annual campaign brochure, and alumnae e-news.
- Represented the institutional advancement department's interests at the senior administrative level.
- Annually reviewed the funds raised and developed strategies for increasing annual fundraising goals, which tripled since starting with the school.
- Secured the first $M-dollar donation during tenure.
Director of Special Events & Alumni Relations
Saint Basil Academy (SBA)
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Created the Saint Basil Academy Yearly Alumna magazine “The Legacy” from beginning to end.
- Promoted open lines of communication between alumni and the Academy.
- Planned and executed programs that fostered goodwill and positive public relations for the Academy with alumni, students, and the public.
- Planned and implemented multi-faceted programs for alumni, students, and friends that increased goodwill and positive relationships.
- Managed events and programs, networking, reunions, and alumni meetings, including agendas and other special events.
- Promoted events that encouraged alumni involvement, including preparing promotional materials.
- Composed, edited, and published regular correspondence to alumni.
- Managed details and coordinated volunteer activities for timely execution of events.
- Assisted in managing program-specific budgets and produced annual reports.
- Ran two carnivals: secured the necessary permits required by Montgomery County, LCB licenses, the Abington Police Department, Ward Commissioner, and Abington Township.
- Screened carnival vendors, negotiated contracts, set up event entertainment, and executed the placement of rides/vendor tents and supplies.
- Oversaw profitable events: Homecoming (2), Sports Hall of Fame, 5K walk/run, Coach Bag Bingo (4), Taste of Jenkintown (hosting several local restaurants at the school to showcase their specialties), Food Truck night, Silent/Live Auction (2), and the largest attended all-class reunion.
Development Coordinator
Saint Basil Academy (SBA)
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Responsible for Annual giving, which included creating and designing the marketing brochure.
- Updated the entire alum database in Raiser's Edge, linking alumna with their class year.
Coordinator of Special Events and Development
Roman Catholic High School
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Organized and planned events for the Alumni and Development Office, including two first major events with 650+ people at each event.
- Sent invitations, negotiated catering costs, seat arrangements, and advertising for the program booklet.
- Managed Student Ambassadors.
- Secured permits with the City of Philadelphia, food trucks, and craft vendors.
- Hired bands and acted as a liaison between the development office, the Office of Catholic Education, and the City of Philadelphia.
- Processed and batched donations in Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge and updated constituent information by running queries and reports for the Development office.
- Planned and assisted on two separate Alumni golf outings, Roman's Annual Day at the Bay and the school's 24th Annual Black-Tie Event.
- Managed and updated the website through modules.
- Led a Cahill Club Chance Drive, which brought in $20K+ in revenue, and assisted in the Spring Appeal Drive.
Education
Master of Arts - Marketing/Communications with a concentration in Social Media
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing with a Concentration in Social Media
Southern New Hampshire University
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge
- Donor Perfect Software
- Donor Snap Software
- Social Media Certified
- Vendor Negotiation
- Time Management
- Fundraising Campaign Direction
- Donor Event Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Donor Cultivation
- Marketing
- Press Release Design
- Grant Writing
- Written/Verbal/Interpersonal Skills
- Attention to Details
Affiliations
- MacArthur Community Advisory Committee, Former
- Marketing Committee at St. Cecilia Catholic Grade School, Former
- Strategic Planning at Manor College, Former
Certification
- Hootsuite Platform Certification, 2021-08-01
- HubSpot Inbound Marketing Certification, 2021-08-01
- Google Ads Apps Certification, 2021-07-01
- Google Ads Display Certification, 2021-07-01
- Google Ads Measurement Certification, 2021-07-01
- HubSpot Academy Email Marketing Certification, 2021-07-01
- Google Ads Certification, 2021-06-01
- Hootsuite Certification, 2021-02-01
- Google Ads Video Certification, 2020-02-01
- Google Ads Search Certification, 2020-02-01
- Google Analytics Individual Certification, 2020-02-01
- Nonprofit Essentials Certificate Program, 2020-02-01
- Nonprofit Essentials Certification, 2020-01-01
- Introduction to Grant Writing Certification, 2020-01-01
- Social Media Certification via HubSpot, 2019-11-01
Timeline
Director, Development
CORA Services
09.2022 - Current
Director of Advancement and Communications
Our Mother of Consolation (OMC) Parish School
07.2020 - 06.2022
Director of Development and Communications
Villa Victoria Academy
04.2018 - 07.2020
Director of Special Events & Alumni Relations
Saint Basil Academy (SBA)
07.2016 - 06.2017
Director of Institutional Advancement
Saint Basil Academy (SBA)
08.2015 - 04.2018
Development Coordinator
Saint Basil Academy (SBA)
08.2015 - 07.2016
Coordinator of Special Events and Development
Roman Catholic High School
01.2015 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing with a Concentration in Social Media
Southern New Hampshire University
Master of Arts - Marketing/Communications with a concentration in Social Media
Southern New Hampshire University