Amy Overby, MS, CAE

Experience

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  Madison Community Foundation

  Jan 1993 - Dec 1999

  Program Officer
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  Madison Community Foundation

  May 2000 - Feb 2004

  Vice President, Grantmaking

  Managed grant process and evaluation for more than $1.2 million in unrestricted and field of interest funds, including grantmaking initiatives; provide grant oversight for $750,000 in annual grants from component funds; conducted donor development and donor relations meetings and functions; assisted donors with their grantmaking; sought national grant opportunities; provided presentations on grantmaking and evaluation

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  Madison Community Foundation

  Feb 2005 - Dec 2016

  Vice President, Donor Engagement

  Grew a strong pipeline of prospective donors to the foundation and launched various industry best practice fund development tactics focusing on donor interaction. Designed staff relationship management portfolios for donors and prospects that significantly improved the stewardship program. Led philanthropic activities, including counseling, planning, and research with individuals and families interested in contributing to the foundation.Acquired financial sponsorships from corporations and foundations through establishing relationships with business and corporate leadership. Launched a rebranding program for the foundation with initiatives in multiple media channels. Developed and enhanced the credibility and public visibility of the foundation through public outreach and giving speeches to various organizations and civic groups.Oversaw communication efforts, including newsletters, written material and photographs for media outlets, and web-based information. Designed and chaired educational forums for donors, nonprofit staff, and financial advisors. Show less

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  The Rees Group, Inc/American College of Veterinary Pathologists

  Apr 2017 - May 2021

  Executive Director

  Oversaw all aspects of the professional association comprised of 2,000+ worldwide members and directed the activities of a three-person staff. Interacted with the Board of Directors and committee chairpersons to design and implement strategic plans to continue the growth and increase the impact of the college.Guided all organizational programs for the college, including annual scientific meetings, certifications, continuing education initiatives, and scholarly journals. Also tasked to supervise administrative and membership activities. Managed key performance indicator (KPI) reporting, fundraising, and certified examinations.Launched and maintained mutually beneficial relationships with individuals and business entities to achieve strategic outcomes for the college. Served as a spokesperson and interacted with external partners, including businesses, corporations, foundations, scientific organizations, and vendors. Show less

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  Society for Public Health Education

  May 2021 - Sept 2022

  Director of Advancement & Grants

  Devise and spearhead programs to promote charitable giving to the Society. Initiating and nurturing beneficial relationships with businesses, organizations, and other groups as the inaugural member of the development staff. Design programs to increase non-dues revenues for a 1,600+ member health education organization.Implemented analyses and introduced the first key performance indicator (KPI) dashboard to support fundraising plans. Introduced a bequest-giving program and attained an estate commitment from an emeritus member. Established two sponsored sessions for the 2022 Conference. Offered sponsored sessions and webinars to inform and promote organizational partnerships. Began 250 relationships with prospective businesses and organizations to acquire sponsorships, exhibit partners, and program collaboration. Show less

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  Society of St. Vincent de Paul — Madison

  Sept 2022 - now

  Associate Executive Director

  Serve our neighbors in need by supporting colleague experts in retail operations, housing, accounting, fundraising, human services and volunteer management. Administer and manage operations in collaboration with the CEO/Executive Director. Promote the Society through comprehensive community relations actvities.