Arden Stone - CEO/Co-Founder, Three Graces Texas

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Work Background

Three Graces Chief Executive Officer

Jan. 2022Houston, Texas, United States

Best Buddies InternationalDirector, National Friendship Walks

Jun. 2020 - Dec. 2021Houston, TX

Best Buddies InternationalDirector, State Development & Friendship Walks

Mar. 2018 - Jun. 2020Houston, Texas

Best Buddies InternationalRegional Director, Southeast Texas

Sep. 2013 - Mar. 2018

SMS ConsultantsOwner/CEO

Jul. 2009 - Jun. 2013Established in 2009, SMS Consultants is located in the Houston/Galveston area and proud to serve Non-Profits and Companies across the United States. We offer a personalized, strategic and practical array of services based on years of hands on experience to best meet your unique needs and budgets. SMS Consultants is a woman owned small business certified by the SBA. Corporate Division: Meetings and Conferences * Corporate Luncheons Product Launches * Holiday Parties * Management Retreats Customer Appreciation * Grand Openings * Company Picnics Golf Tournaments * Retirement Parties * Open Houses Networking Mixers * Charitable Campaigns Non-Profit Division: Direct Mail & Solicitation * Grant Programs * Community Awareness Community Partnerships * Corporate Sponsors * Board Development Fundraising Events * Marketing

Galveston County Democratic PartyState Party Delegate

Jan. 2008 - Jan. 2009

Interfaith Caring MinistriesDirector of Development

Jan. 2007 - Jan. 2009Oversee all aspects of fund development, media relations and community outreach. This includes, but is not limited to: • grant implementation and management; • Special event planning and implementation; • Identifying and cultivating potential major gift donors; • Fund Development and Marketing Plan editor and implementation; • Capital campaign involvement; • DonorPerfect database management; • Media & Community Relations; Public Speaking; • Direct Cause Marketing; • Budget Preparation and Management. • Increase Board development and training on board responsibilities, involvement in fundraising and community/business outreach. A few of my accomplishments in this position include: • Festival of Trees Style Show and Black Tie Gala(2007): $165,000 • Annual Golf Tournament(2008): $62,000 • Festival of Trees Style Show and Black Tie Gala(2008): $127,000 • Neighborhood 1K Walk(2008): $5,700 • Annual Golf Tournament(2009): $54,000 • Foundation & Corporate Grant Program(FY07-08): $882,000 • Foundation & Corporate Grant Program(FY08-April09): $586,000 • Re-structured Fund Development Department to incorporate the Development Associate, Volunteer Coordinator and Office Assistant • Partnered with Board of Directors and CEO to write Five Year Strategic Plan • Worked with Board of Directors to re-structure Executive Director Job Description and Responsibilities • Served on county and city committee’s to review the disaster relief plans in existence after Hurricane Ike. • Worked with County, State and Federal officials in preparing information in regards to the initial response after Hurricane Ike. • Central donations center for Galveston County; Working closely with FEMA, the American Red Cross and numerous other agencies to provide those in need the best information and resources for assistance.

Lone Star StrategiesProject Director

Jan. 2002 - Jan. 2004Manage the fundraising accounts of political candidates and non-profit organizations. • Identify and contact prospective donors (individual and corporate). • Coordinate special events including contact with venues, hosts, create invitations, collecting donations, organize phone banks with staff and volunteers. • Maintain database of donors and all financials. • Originate solicitation and thank you letters. • $2,000/person Black Tie Gala for Every Texan Foundation • $10,000/person private Reception with President Bill Clinton for the Presidential Library • Bonnie Raitt Concert and private reception to raise money for Teen Pregnancy Prevention • Multiple Fundraising/Meet and Greet Events for Congressman Chris Bell, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, Congressman Ken Bentson, and Rep. Rodney Ellis • Know all federal and state guidelines on financial contributions to a political candidate or/and non-profit organizations. • Know the guidelines of federal financial filings and tax issues.

Galveston County Democratic PartyPrecinct Chair/ Election Judge

Jan. 2002 - Jan. 2003

ACORNField Organizer

Jan. 2000 - Jun. 2000This position was a short term project. Contact potential volunteers. Identify community needs. Train volunteers to use necessary resources and form community organizations. Lead these organizations to work in the community. Coordinate meetings with local and state officials. Identify and solicit potential donors. Work with city and state officials and department heads from such areas as City Public Works to address un-safe water conditions; HUD to address living conditions in a HUD sanctioned apartment complex; City Police and Housing departments to initiate the destruction of a crack house across from a school.

Brazoria County Mortuary Service, Inc.Public Relations Director

Jan. 1999 - Jan. 2001Development of a business plan, start-up publicity, advertising and development. Including design of a business portfolio, print ads, brochure, and product placement. Develop and present proposals on behalf of the company. This was a family owned business operated by myself and my husband. We staffed an Administrative Assistant and contracted with other area morticians when needed.

Hill Kemp Congressional Campaign for U.S. District 22Campaign Manager

Jan. 1998 - Jan. 1999Manage all daily aspects of the political campaign. To include fundraising, volunteer recruitment, candidate appearances, editing speeches, management of staff and volunteers and community outreach. Maintain working relationship with local, state and federal government officials. Organize all grassroots efforts for candidate name recognition and Get Out the Vote efforts.