Tiffany Ritter, CFRE

Experience

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  Texas Osteopathic Medical Association

  Oct 2002 - May 2004

  Exhibit Coordinator

  Coordinated financially successful conventions and meetings while working in the realms of a strict budgetEstablished highly successful relationships with sponsors resulting in large grants Worked with committees to bring top rated continuing medical education programs to association membersWorked with vendors to execute events

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  March of Dimes

  May 2004 - Apr 2008

  Senior Community Director

  Managed the Signature Chefs of Austin gala which was the leading March of Dimes chef event in the nation from 2004-2008. Established and managed positive relationships with high level volunteers and committees. Generated over $2,400,000 in Signature Chefs revenue between 2004-2008 and kept expenses at or below 11%. Managed several corporate teams for March for Babies, helping to reach the $1,000,000 mark in 2006 and 2007. Presented on special events at three state wide and two national training sessions for the March of Dimes. Show less

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  Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Austin Chapter

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Philanthropy day
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  The University of Texas at Austin

  May 2008 - Oct 2011

  Constituent and Alumni Relations Manager

  Hired to develop an alumni relations program for over 7,000 alumni at The UT School of Nursing. This includes creating a strategic plan, proposed budgets, managing committees and events. Responsible for creating an alumni and donor communications and marketing plan including three annual alumni newsletters, promotional emails, printed materials, branding, and a social network presence for the school.

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  Presbyterian Childrens Homes and Services

  Aug 2011 - Sept 2014

  Central and West Texas Regional Development Officer

  In my current position as the Regional Development Officer for Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services I solicit and cultivate donors and share the mission of the organization. I have over 800 active donors in my territory and I work intensely with over 50 major donors in my portfolio on major gifts, planned giving and multi-year pledges. I believe in building relationships with people that will encourage them to be life time supporters and not just one time donors. I have successfully solicited major gifts from individuals, foundations and churches. I have built strong relationships with church congregations and communicated how critical their support is for the ministry. Show less

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  HAND

  Jan 2014 - Jun 2015

  Director of Development and Communications

  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive communications and development plan• Worked with corporate grant partners to overhaul and redesign the website for a donor friendly experience• Worked closely with the Board of Directors and developed a case statement for donors• Served on the management team of the agency overseeing staff and big picture planning and execution• Served as a key player in Philanthropitch and the agency getting funds and accepted into Greenlights Accelerator program as an innovative nonprofit• Managed staff on Development and communication activities• Increased giving by 40% and brought in new revenue• Within 4 months raised 60% of yearly fundraising goal• Oversaw Direct Mail, major gifts, communications, grant writing, corporate giving, board development and fundraising strategies• Increased first quarter revenues by over $100,000 dollars• Secured over half a million dollars in revenue in 7 months Show less

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  Creative Action

  Sept 2015 - Aug 2020

  Director of Development
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  Keep Austin Beautiful

  Aug 2020 - Feb 2023

  Director Of Development
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  Strategic Association Management

  Feb 2023 - now

  Account Director