Joy Gilchrist

Experience

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  MENTOR Virginia

  Sept 2018 - Sept 2019

  Mentor Program Coordinator
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  Peter Paul

  Sept 2019 - Nov 2022

  •Cultivate a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization by promoting multiple ways of giving such as financial contributions, skill-based volunteering, in-kind donations, and general volunteering•Ensure all monetary gifts, including pledges, are input into donor database system (Raiser’s Edge) for proper acknowledgement and recording•Manage the donor database to maintain donor records and produce reports as needed•Serve as relationship manager for partnerships with key organizations, including corporate, civic, educa-tional, and faith-based groups, including representing Peter Paul at events regarding volunteer engagement•Support the philanthropy team with large-scale projects including, the annual report, fall and spring appeal, and additional solicitations, campaigns, and events which support the $2 million annual budget•Recruit, interview, orient, train, and match volunteers for specific positions at all Peter Paul RVA programs•Maintain and update volunteer orientation, trainings, and development opportunities to ensure current best practices are incorporated•Administer volunteer database including tracking individual volunteer activities, consolidating metrics and impact Show less •Streamlined the volunteer experience by digitizing onboarding process including updating volunteer appli-cation and handbook; ensuring all Virginia Department of Education licensing requirements related to vol-unteers were met•Developed volunteer orientation, trainings, and development opportunities relevant for volunteering•Implemented a new volunteer database to improve tracking of volunteer activities and metrics• Tracked and recognized all in-kind donations to ensure efficient and effective philanthropy efforts•Published bi-monthly volunteer newsletter to highlight opportunities and spotlight projects and partners•Managed holiday giving programs which resulted in 180 food boxes and $25,000 in gift cards were dis-persed to program families and community members•Organized an annual back-to-school drive where over 100 backpacks were distributed to students Show less

  • Philanthropy Coordinator

    Apr 2022 - Nov 2022

  • Volunteer Coordinator

    Aug 2021 - Mar 2022

  • Teacher Assistant

    Sept 2019 - Jul 2021
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  LeafSpring Schools

  Nov 2019 - May 2021

  Teaching Assistant
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  VCU College of Health Professions

  Nov 2022 - Sept 2023

  Development Specialist
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  Virginia Commonwealth University

  Sept 2023 - now

  Alumni Engagement Officer