Cara Pavelko

Experience

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  Child Guidance Clinic of Southern /CT

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Development Associate

  - Assisted the Development Director with donor solicitations- Performed all administrative tasks- Delivered financial reports to Director of Development- Coordinated logistics for annual fundraising gala

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  United Way of Greater New Haven

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2011

  - Trained and managed 12 staff members for 235 United Way annual Days of Caring volunteer activities- Directed and coordinated the solicitation of funds from individual and corporate donors- Executed the coordination of daily volunteer activities uniquely tailored to donors’ interests- Wrote, designed and implemented organizational volunteer strategies- Executed the fundraising strategy for United Way of Greater New Haven's annual campaign- Engaged social media to connect with and recruit current and potential volunteers for multiple community projects Show less

  • Donor Relations/Volunteer Coordinator

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  • Resource Development Associate

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  • Campaign Associate

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
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  Clifford Beers Clinic

  Jan 2011 - Mar 2014

  Donor Relations Coordinator

  -Research and analyze information about potential donors to enhance and maintain organization portfolio- Work in tandem with the Development Director in fund development activities as needed- Work with external media outlets to relay Clinic communications- Actively pursue, build and cultivate professional relationships with individuals, businesses and community organizations- Work with board members and volunteers in implementing fund development strategies- Plan and coordinate yearly major Clinic events including Clinic Gala, Builders of Hope Breakfast, and The Children and Family Trauma Conference Show less

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  Madonna Place, Inc.

  Nov 2014 - Sept 2018

  Fund Development and Marketing Manager

  - Plan, organize and execute ongoing special events- Enlist and coordinate support from staff, Board of Directors and other volunteers- Identify potential donors for major gifts and special events- Research public and private grants agencies and foundations to identify new sources of funding- Write, compile and complete all necessary grant documentation for submission- Develop public relations materials - Plan and execute social media strategies- Work with agency staff and marketing firm to produce annual report & other supporting materials- Represent and speak for agency at public events- Assist Executive Director & Director of Finance with grant writing, promotion and Board management- Serve as a leader on the Fund Development Committee Show less