Kelley Cody-Grimm

Experience

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  Global Health Action

  Feb 2004 - Feb 2008

  Director of Development and Marketing

  • Raised $650,000 per year in donations and grant funding.• Developed GHA’s Annual Giving program for major donors.• Designed and developed GHA’s holiday and spring appeals increasing donations by 32% over past appeals.• Increased the number of grants sent out to various grantors by 20%.• Wrote and produced a 16-minute documentary on the first 35 years of Global Health Action to show donors at the Annual Giving Dinner.

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  Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation

  Feb 2008 - Nov 2011

  Director of Annual Giving

  • Raised $350,000 annually in associate giving through the STARS (Standing Together Associate Reach Success) Program, delivering presentations to departments and new hires.• Grew STARS giving at the $1,000 and above level by 40%. • Escalated associates' giving through the STARS Open-Heart Campaign to $1,000,000 in three years.• Spearheaded the Cornerstone Society Donor Appreciation Gala. The event included nationally recognized speakers such as James Carville & Mary Matlin, Bob & Lee Woodruff, and Ted Koppel. • Received the 2010 and 2011 Best Charity Event Award by Gwinnett Magazine, for the GMC Cornerstone Society Donor Appreciation Gala. Show less

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  Hi-Hope Service Center

  May 2012 - May 2014

  Director of Development

  • Raised $45,000 in sponsorships for the 2013 Hi-Hope Gala. • Received Best Charity Event award for 2013 by the readers of Gwinnett Magazine for the 31st Annual Hi-Hope Gala.• Surpassed fundraising goal by $27,000 and grant goal by $38,695 with four months left using direct mail, grants, and email campaigns in 2014.• Boosted social media followers by 83% by posting client success stories and videos from staff.

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  Ahavath Achim Synagogue | Atlanta, GA

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2016

  Director of Administration

  • Oversaw the annual Eizenstat Family Lecture series and all aspects of the event, and former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg in 2016. The events averaged over 1,200 attendees.• Collaborated directly with the White House Communications Office, local and national press, and the Secret Service for Vice President Joe Biden's appearance as the guest speaker for the Eizenstat lecture in 2015. The event brought in over 1,800 participants.• Conceptualized and edited thirty-seven video projects, increasing social media traffic by 55%.• Surpassed the fundraising goal by 15% for special events in 2016. Show less

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  Aflac

  Mar 2017 - Aug 2024

  Aflac Benefit Advisor

  Working with smaller businesses and individuals to make sure they have the paycheck insurance they need to cover expenses when the unexpected happens.Created a blog that breaks down insurance and makes it easier to understand.Have created presentations on Aflac for several Business Chambers. Certified Benefit Enroller for several Georgia systems.

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  Georgia Sierra Club

  Nov 2017 - Jan 2019

  Development Coordinator

  • Met with large donors with the Chapter Director, which resulted in large gifts ranging from $2,500 to $50,000.• Worked with the Chapter Director and helped secure a $75,000 grant from the Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation.• Established donor cultivation events, including the Earth Day Celebration at the Atlanta Tree House. • Teamed up with chapter staff and national staff to create March Window and End of Year Mailing, which increased contributions by 30%.

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  Creative Actors Lab

  Feb 2019 - now

  Creative Coach

  • Created Improv for Business training and consulting to local businesses and entrepreneurs on how to increase their creativity, presentation and team building skills.• Work with Johns Creek Chamber to create their annual Gala, Golf Tournament and an on-line auction. • Received awards and recognition for Screenplays and short films in state, national and international film festivals. • Coached 500+ students from youth to adults in improvisation and acting, enabling 90% to secure agents and casting directors for premieres in Atlanta and San Antonio. Show less

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  Southeastern Railway Museum

  Aug 2024 - now

  Development Director

  • Coordinate and lead relationship cultivation of SRM donors.• Assist in securing financial support from individuals, foundations, and corporations, including task tracking and record keeping. • Organize and support fundraising events and activities, including online, person-to-person, and group solicitations. • Manage prospect research for individual, foundation, corporate, and civic group fundraising. • Oversee the donor database, prospect records, and development tracking. • Craft cultivation, acknowledgment, and recognition programs of contributors, as well as supporting the Director and other team members in exceeding shared fundraising goals. Show less