Brianna Svec

Experience

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  Chicago Area Runners Association

  Dec 2011 - Apr 2012

  Community Relations Intern

  •Developed, pitched and gained press coverage in print and online publications •Developed and maintained relationships with partners for CARA Road Scholars Charity Program•Built and maintained donor and sponsor partnerships for The Chicago Marathon, Shamrock Shuffle, Soldier Field 10 Miler, First Merit Bank 10 Miler and CARA training series program•Updated daily community, charity, grants, media and donor lists.

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  The Biggest Loser RunWalk Race Series

  Feb 2013 - Feb 2014

  • Secured $1000+ sponsors and vendors through trade shows, grassroots campaigns and social media. • Constructed and implemented print and digital advertising campaigns for 100+ RunWalk events. • Worked closely with the Director of PR and the RunWalk team to execute digital marketing strategies. • Maintained Active Endurance database by updating 100+ event pages and reported on all CPM and CPC campaigns. • Collaborated with RunWalk staff to incorporate social media into marketing campaigns, events and PR activities. • Maintained Active Endurance database by revising 100+ event pages, creating and sending email alerts and updating contacting contact information. • Managed The Biggest Loser RunWalk social media calendar for 100+ events and reported on all CPM and CPC campaigns.

  • Development Coordinator

    Aug 2013 - Feb 2014

  • Social Media Coordinator

    Feb 2013 - Aug 2013
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  Lupus Society of Illinois

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2016

  Development Coordinator

  • Implemented a new participation and engagement initiative which increased revenue through the Illinois Lupus Walks, Lupus Charity Runners, LSI Junior Board & all third-party events.• Played a key role in restructuring the Junior Board and committees by establishing bylaws, board processes and job descriptions.• Supervised directly and indirectly 50+ local committee members, 15 board members, 100+ volunteers and 300+ team captains.• Managed event logistics with financial department, external vendors, city officials, committees, and the LSI Staff. Show less

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  University of Illinois Chicago

  Jun 2016 - now

  •Collaborate with all UIC College/Unit Advancement Representatives concerning fiscal year strategies, timelines for digital communications and budget for print solicitations•Lead the execution and delivery of estimated 200 direct mail and email solicitations with external & internal vendors.•Track & execute 1,200+ annual giving projects within the University of Illinois system.•Collaborate with UIC units on each solicitation regarding UIC/UIF brand standard content in correlation with new policies and procedures.•Lead and pitch 20+ fiscal year planning sessions and prepare documentation for each session which consists of analytic reports, project strategy development and campaign communications•Identify and solve potential client risk by classifying breakdowns within the team structure and UIC/UIF system. Show less • Managed the implementation of UIC Advancement’s master calendar consisting of 1,200 + multidimensional projects across the UIC campus.• Organized 20+ annual planning meetings to discuss comprehensive college/unit strategy, yearly projects, segmentation requests and donor communication preferences. • Working with internal and external partners served as the project manager for Annual Giving activities relating to data, copy, design, vendor negotiations, budget, inventory requests and production timelines.• Analyzed solicitations quarterly by translating data into recommendations for revising timelines, solicitations, and content.• Co-managed the UIC participation team student worker hiring process, training, schedule, and payroll. Show less

  • Director of Stewardship

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Associate Director of Annual Giving (Vice Chancellor for Advancement)

    Mar 2018 - Aug 2023

  • Assistant Director of Participation (Vice Chancellor for Advancement)

    Jun 2016 - Mar 2018