Ash Allen

Experience

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  Planned Parenthood of The Great Northwest

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Young Professionals Board Co-Chair of Events

  -Co-created events calendar and designed group’s ongoing signature fundraising event-Directly contributed to the success of exceeding all financial and membership goals -Stewarded partnerships and relationships with local businesses-Led Event Committee meetings, trainings and coordinated members to assist in events

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  The Vera Project

  Sept 2011 - May 2012

  Programming and Partnerships Intern/Viva Vera Gala Intern

  -Primary support for member events and programming-Produced the monthly member newsletter, The Groningen -Procured auction items for the annual Viva Vera! Gala

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  New Beginnings

  Apr 2014 - Feb 2016

  Special Event Manager

  -Oversaw and managed the events program, generating $400k in annual revenue.-Managed the creation of all event materials.-Responsible for the marketing strategy for each event including paid media and social media.-Supported the rebrand process of the organization's logo, website, and donor materials.-Managed the corporate sponsorship program. -Oversaw the Audience Development and Corporate Partnership Committees.

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  YMCA of Greater Seattle

  Feb 2016 - Jan 2020

  -Contributed to the strategy and execution for all donor communications, engagement opportunities and events, contributing to the success of a historic $170 million campaign.-Collaborated with the marketing team and vendors in the design and production of all donor communications, including quarterly the donor newsletter, annual impact report, campaign appeals, program fliers, and videos. -Produced a series of events including the launch of the YGS Annual Philanthropy Conference.-Built the engagement program from scratch, increasing donor retention from 44%-60%. -Supervised the Donor Relations and Events Coordinator position. Show less

  • Director of Donor Engagement and Events

    May 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Donor Engagement and Events Manager

    Feb 2016 - May 2018
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  Childhaven

  Jan 2020 - Oct 2021

  Director Of Special Events

  -Responsible for all donor engagement and event opportunities, raising over 800K annually. -Led the conceptualization and production of all donor engagement materials and event collateral, including video assets, donor recognition touch points and sponsor elements.-Collaborated with the leadership and communications teams in strategizing messaging and content creation for events, digital campaigns, and external communications.

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  Portland Art Museum

  Nov 2021 - May 2022

  Head of Donor Experience

  -Supervised the development operations and donor engagement teams for the museum, leading the execution of all donor stewardship touches, engagement opportunities, and communications.-Collaborated with marketing in the writing, content creation, review process, and editing of all communications including monthly campaign updates, fundraising appeals, weekly e-news, and the quarterly donor and member magazine, Portal. -Managed the donor pipeline and led weekly team reviews of fundraising priorities and activity. -Contributed to the annual budget and revenue goal setting for the department. -Supported the planning and production of the 2022 Cinema Unbound Awards. Show less

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  Northwest Association for Blind Athletes

  May 2023 - Jan 2024

  Donor Relations Manager

  Grow NWABA's reach and impact in Idaho and the Puget Sound region, inspiring transformational individual and corporate investment that will make a long-lasting impact for individuals who are blind and visually impaired. My primary activities include:- Build and manage a diverse pipeline of individual and corporate donors who will invest in NWABA's mission. - Carry and expand a porfolio of individual and corporate donor donors and prospects. - Partner with the Senior Director of Development & Communications to identify top prospects and develop personalized strategies of engagement for donors. - Steward donor relationships, align giving priorities, and solicit support for NWABA's mission.- Partner with the Senior Development Database Manager to maintain complete and accurate records.- Work with the CEO, Program Managers, Grants Manager, and other team members, to collaborate on strategic engagement opportunities to drive athlete, volunteer and donor participation. - Partner with the leadership team on developing and implement the annual budget strategy and comprehensive annual development and communications plan. Show less

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  National MS Society

  Mar 2024 - now

  Development Manager Bike MS: Oregon

  Lead the planning and execution of the organization’s largest annual fundraiser, Bike MS: Oregon, a yearly campaign culminating in a three-day cycling event and community celebration weekend hosting over 500 participants and raising $700,000. Ensure the donor and rider experience is seamless, elevated, and inspirationalIdentifying and securing transformational relationships and corporate partnerships. Create and implement a strategic activation and retention plan for new riders and teams. Grow individual fundraising through a strategic and tailored moves management plan. Develop and maintain strong relationships with participants. In collaboration with event committee chairs, plan all committee meetings, evaluate progress, and adjust goals and timelines accordingly. Show less