Simone Walls

Experience

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  Responsibility.org

  Oct 2007 - Apr 2009

  Communications Intern

  Responsible for writing and editing weekly blog entries, organizing press and media clips, writing press releases, filing video footage, researching data, information and topics. Contact press, order press clips, update log books, creating excel spread sheets and creating press kits. Worked with media contact databases, Cision and Bacon's and created media list. Completing receptionist duties such as faxing, copying, mailing important items and answering phones.

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  WTOP NEWS

  Mar 2009 - May 2009

  News Intern

  Responsible for writing, editing using AP Electronic News Production System (ENPS) Man-on-the-street reporting, conducting phone interviews, research story ideas, assist with various shows whenever needed, blog about experiences,Support reporters, editors, writers or any staff as needed, assist with public affairs and marketing department on promotional events and projects.

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  Community Council of Metropolitan Atlanta

  Sept 2009 - May 2010

  Special Events Coordinator Assistant

   Responsible for building, planning and organizing three major events: PROPEL Conference (Providing Resources, Opportunities & Priorities to Empower Lives), Soaring to Healthy Heights Children’s Health Fair: Encouraging our Children to Achieve a Healthy, and the Kentucky Derby Gala Developed materials for effective communication with media, general public and board members Contacted media outlets and potential donors and sponsors Provided ideas for new programs, art designs and created artwork for the Children’s Health Fair Show less

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  Human Rights Campaign

  Aug 2011 - Oct 2012

  - Managed publications for four major Foundation project areas: Family, Workplace, Youth & Campus Outreach, and Religion & Faith - Supported the work of the Vice President for Public Education and Outreach., organizing and collecting all financial and budget information, preparing reports, organizing events, participating in meetings, organizing administrative flow among the department’s coordinators and assistants- Recruited, hired and supervised interns- Facilitated communications and served as a liaison between the Foundation and other departments, as well as the Foundation and the public- Created newsletters, PowerPoint presentations and other written documents, wrote blog posts, fulfilled publications requests and oversaw the editing and reprinting of publications- Presented to various college students at on-site and off-site events for the Youth & Campus Outreach program which provided them with the necessary tools and tips to bring back to their campuses- Developed and managed relationships with student volunteers for various Youth & Campus Outreach events to assure each event’s success, while making each volunteer’s experience significant- Worked with program directors to create and submit budgets and managed departmental tracking system for check requests and monthlycredit card reports- Participated in Lobby Day on behalf of the Foundation and met with key democratic and republican representatives to discuss importantissues on our agenda Show less

  • Public Education and Outreach Coordinator

    Jan 2012 - Oct 2012

  • Work Place Project Assistant

    Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
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  The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

  Oct 2012 - May 2016

  Donor Services Officer

  - Served as project team lead for a new social fundraising software, Rallybound, which the foundation piloted for Team Fox- Increased departmental and team awareness by creating a quarterly newsletter highlighting groundbreaking research, upcoming travel and events and a breakdown of department and employee roles and functions - Received the lowest error percentage rate in Salesforce amongst team for two consecutive years- Spearheaded the third-party giving vehicle project, analyzing employee giving customs while dissecting top contributors and their overall giving habits- Helped to track, manage and accurately enter approximately $98.9 million of revenue for 2015 in Salesforce while also correcting monthly revenue report issues and discrepancies along with the Finance team- Worked as frontline contact for donors who have established funds and orienting new donors. I played a critical role in introducing them to the array of programs, clinical trials, services and resources available at the foundation, while providing excellent customer service- Collaborated with other departments throughout the foundation to create more efficient and innovative procedures for Major Gift coding and online tribute page donations- Managed all Canadian donations and circulated weekly reports containing key data for each donor along with their gift Show less

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  American Cancer Society

  Jun 2016 - Jan 2018

  Community Manager

  - Achieved income performance targets for my various Relay For Life events in my portfolio with a combined goal of over $450,000. - Successfully developed relationships with targeted corporate sponsors in the Clayton and Henry County Community to secure over $50,000- Successfully executed a top 10 event in the South Eastern region by raising over $300,000 for Relay For Life of Henry County.- Actively recruited, trained and managed relationships with over 50 community volunteers to ensure successful event execution, with a focus on event volunteer leadership positions. - Engaged the community in Relay For Life and increased event participation, events, teams, team members, sponsors and survivors/caregivers; including youth engagement through teams in community events, Relay Recess and Field Day and high school Coaches vs. Cancer. - Worked in partnership with Health Systems staff for achievement of identified event-related mission goals, including enterprise-wide initiatives and integrate mission/cancer control activities messaging within Relay For Life events. - Utilized available tools and processes to maximize event results including online/offline fundraising, ACS CAN membership, sponsorship and more by making sure the event websites are precise, well-organized and informative - Garnered staff and volunteers for health fairs, cancer survivorship events and community events on behalf of the organizations in order to bring awareness and build solid networks Show less

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  Spelman College

  Jan 2018 - Aug 2021

  Annual Giving Officer

  - Collectively raise $3M alongside Annual Giving team to meet Annual Fund goal. Successfully manage faculty/staff, parent and young alumnae donor constituents, increasing donor count and dollars raised each fiscal year by 10%. Consistently create and execute new avenues for engagement. - Partner with Alumnae Engagement team to develop programing and events for young alumnae on career development, financial literacy and fundraising strategies.- Design and create content for newsletters, campaign emails, articles and other publications. Write and edit messaging for marketing and engagement materials. - Serve as the Annual Giving liaison, content creator and project lead for Spelman Strong (Board of Trustees) Committee. Create marketing content for campaigns and Power Point presentations for board meetings - Manage the Spelman College Parents and Family Association: parent fundraising, college updates, quarterly webinars, New Student Orientation and Family Weekend - Conceive, implement and execute school-wide fundraising initiatives such as Penny Wars, March Madness and Share Your Love with Spelman in an effort to increase awareness, engagement and dollars raised amongst faculty and staff- Worked with Technology Services department and film studies students to create a kick-off video for our Faculty and Staff fall fundraising activity - Manage Faculty/Staff payroll deduction program, giving table and responsible for attending both Faculty and Staff council meetings to inform and encourage giving - Attend new hire orientations on behalf of Institutional Advancement to discuss the role and importance of giving in sustaining the college to new employees - Responsible for on-site fundraising during each of our major campaigns: Homecoming, Founders Day and Reunion Show less

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  Atlanta Braves

  Aug 2021 - now

  - Focus on fundraising specifically for the Henry Louis Aaron Fund (HLAF) established in 2021 to continue Mr. Aaron’s legacy to drive equity by creating access and opportunities in the areas of: sports business, education, and social and racial equality.- Responsible for upholding the mission of HLAF:- Support the growth of Black baseball- Support Black owned small businesses and entrepreneurship through NFP organizations that provide tools to empower both - Support of organizations that promote social and racial equality - Create and fund programming that trains and develops the next generations of African American and female leadership in honor of Henry and Billye Aaron Show less

  • Manager, Community & Foundation

    Jun 2022 - now

  • Manager, Major Gifts & Fundraisng - Henry Louis Aaron Fund

    Aug 2021 - Jun 2022