Karin Romans

Experience

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  D. Pagan Communications

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Account Coordinator

  Intern/Account Coordinator – successful internship transitioned into full-time upon graduation• Maintained account activities for all Account Executives, while improving our client tracking systems for faster results• Wrote, prepared and distributed press releases for clients as well as overseeing client events and trade shows• Managed the internship program

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  Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2008

  Director of Development

  Created and organized development efforts at a local grassroots nonprofit• Expanded the agency’s support base by developing strong, beneficial sponsorship, annual giving, and grant programs, including first time grants from Bank of America and Verizon for $5,000 and $7,500, respectively• Supervised agency fundraisers, including overseeing staff, developing budgets, scouting venues, negotiating contracts. • 2006 30th Anniversary Gala raised more than $40,000, one of the most successful in agency’s history• Conceived and implemented High Tea that raised more than $25,000 in 2008• Identified and began stewardship of high-level donors, resulting in new board members and sponsorships up to $10,000 • Wrote and designed agency grants, appeals, newsletters, press releases, and Annual Reports • Public Relations Spokeswoman/ Representative for all local television, radio and print opportunities Show less

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  Eastern Athletic Club

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Group Fitness/Spin Instructor

  Taught Spin, Kickboxing, Sculpt and Bootcamp.

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  Planned Parenthood of Greater Northern New Jersey

  Dec 2008 - Nov 2010

  Assistant Director of Development

  Part of a team of three fundraisers at a $10 million agency• Secured grants up to $100,000 from foundations and corporations • Supervised major gifts plan, assisting with research and prepare the CEO, up to $30,000 • Oversaw Annual Event, working directly with the Board of Directors, brought in over $50,000 in revenue• Directed the implementation of new media and online communications efforts to increase agency's profile• Raised awareness of issues and PPGNNJ's visibility through new media and crafting news releases working collaboratively with state office during a crisis • Web site manager, familiar with content management system• Supervised interns Show less

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  Sky Club Fitness

  Jan 2009 - Mar 2020

  Group Fitness Instructor

  Teach Spin and Bootcamp at 6am!

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  Hoboken Homeless Shelter

  Jan 2010 - now

  Development Committee Member and Part-time Development Advisor

  Development Committee Chair, Volunteer Position & P/T Development Coordination – working with Director to bring professional skills to grassroots organization• Oversee the creation implementation of development strategic plan• Work with Executive Director on board engagement and overseeing fundraising• Spearhead new media strategies, increasing agency exposure by 200%• Direct cultivation and engagement strategies for agency's major donors• Chair of 30th Anniversary event, oversaw budget and sponsorship, raising a record $65,000 in revenue (50% increase in revenue)• Successful place stories in local media outlets• Developed a new micro-event fundraiser that brought in revenue and secured new relationships, included a launch party for the 5K and Spin-a-thon to end Homelessness • Organize annual 5K fundraiser generating over $65,000 in revenue • Secured corporate partnerships totaling more than $30,000 for the 2017 5K Show less

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  Pro Bono Net

  Jan 2011 - May 2016

  Development Officer

  Implement strategies to increase revenue for $4 million agency• Developed, planned and led the implementation of a strategic and comprehensive plan with diverse fundraising techniques• Supervised one full-time Development Associate and part-time Communication Associate• Increased Revenue for Law Firm Campaign in 2013 by 25%, securing more than half dozen new partnerships• Increased Revenue for Individual Campaign in 2013 by 20%• Secured several six-figure foundation grants• Developed case for supporting the organization and specific fundraising priorities • Developed messages and strategy to present Pro Bono Net’s programs so they are compelling and engaging to individual donors and tailored for different audiences.• Cultivated and stewarded current and prospective donors and advised and supported the ED and Board in their cultivation and stewardship efforts• Oversaw proper stewardship and communicate with key supporters• Supervised donor research and management• Managed, wrote and oversaw the development of foundation, corporate and other proposals• Led organizational events• Developed and maintained public relations tools for the agency including press releases, newsletters, social media, including overseeing and developing content• Supervise marketing and communications so messaging is consistent• In collaboration with ED, manage and inform the Development Committee of the Board of fundraising strategy, activities and achievements and issues• Managed revenue and expense budgets Show less

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  The City College Fund

  May 2016 - Mar 2018

  Major Gifts Officer

  - Led major gifts efforts for the Zahn Innovation Center- Secured $500,000 gift from Borough President's Office for new lab space

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  Schools That Can

  Mar 2018 - May 2019

  Director Of Development

  Hired to centralize development efforts. Oversaw all aspects of fundraising and supervised two development staff.

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  Phoenix House

  May 2019 - Mar 2020

  Chief Development Officer

  Led development and fundraising efforts for newly launched Phoenix House of NY & LI

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  The Hoboken Shelter

  Mar 2020 - Dec 2022

  Race Director (HoBOOken 5K) & Development Officer (part-time)
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  FRIENDS OF NEW YORK CITY NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP INC

  Apr 2020 - now

  Executive Director

  Helping moms thrive and babies get a great start in life. Lead work of of Friends of NYC Nurse Family partnership. Friends provides financial support to expand services and offer moms means to pursue educational opportunities. In 3 years, we’ve been able to double our fundraising, add new programs and partnerships and hire a team of part time dedicated professionals that are committed to improving maternal health. I love what we do and I am excited to have you learn more about our work. We believe moms need a village and know what they need to help their families thrive. We are there to provide support. We support moms in the NYC NFP program through scholarships, emergency funds, learning workshops for mom and baby, career development and mental health. We also provide professional development for nurses.We are currently recruiting on our board. We have an amazing, growing board. Show less