Van Wert County HospitalProject Coordinator
Feb. 2008 - Oct. 2008Responsible for meeting donation targets by approaching trusts, corporations, statutory bodies, major donors and private individuals, as well as organizing money-raising events. Worked with individuals, communities, businesses and charitable trusts to raise awareness of the Hospital's overall benefit, work, aims and goals. Ultimately, I worked to increase the contributions of those individuals and groups by building relationships and exploring new fundraising techniques and ideas. Good communication skills: both verbal and written. Writing creative, persuasive, concise and articulate, effective in persuading people to give. Ability to research opportunities using the internet, phone, CD-ROMs and library resources. Database and IT skills: managing information is crucial, as the profiles of donors, companies and trusts need to be recorded on a database, as well as a record of all communications, names of contacts, and their criteria for giving. Organizational skills: an ability to manage a number of things at once, fundraising is a fast-paced and challenging role. Reporting: fundraisers require reporting and budgeting time and money. Relationship building: to encourage a long-term commitment to funding. Presentation skills: To local businesses and individuals. Assisting in flyers, advertising, and presentation development and event planning. Account handling: servicing a donor, ensuring they are happy with their donation scheme and are kept well informed of progress and success. Opportunism: the ability to spot a potential relationship and act upon it. People management: good relations with volunteers and hospital staff. Direct marketing experience: a popular marketing tool. Experience of marketing via social networking. Enthusiasm and commitment: I believed in the cause and was committed to achieving the overall goal.