Allison Dorman

Experience

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  2006-2008

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2006

  High School English Teacher
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  Duluth Middle School

  Aug 2000 - May 2007

  Middle School English Teacher
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  WRT

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  Marketing Specialist

  - back office support- developed email and text campaigns- managed CRM- managed systems and processes for marketing and communications- cultivated content calendar for social media channels - collaborated with team

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  Ebby Halliday REALTORS®

  Jan 2020 - Oct 2021

  Realtor w Ebby, North Dallas

  Rapidly built up sales pipeline in a new market from $0 to over $6 million in less than a yearCo-ordinated new construction builds Contract negotiationLead generation

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  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

  Oct 2021 - Jan 2024

  Realtor

  Rapidly built up sales pipeline in a new market from $0 to over $3 million in less than a yearCo-ordinated new construction builds from dirt to door, ensuring contracts honored and all parties satisfiedSuccessfully cultivated the "New Here Canton" community monthly meet up, elevating brand awareness and fostering local connectionsContract managementCRM management

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  Reinhardt University

  May 2023 - now

  Planning Giving, Stewarding Donors, Fundraising, Managing Endowments, Cultivating Philanthropy, Ensuring Grant Compliance, Soliciting Major Gifts, Utilizing CRM (Raiser’s Edge), Advancing Higher Education, Building RelationshipsKey Responsibilities:Developing and leading a comprehensive planned giving program, engaging donors through bequests, trusts, annuities, and other giving vehicles.Overseeing donor recognition, stewarding major donors, and creating naming opportunities for endowed gifts.Managing state and federal grants, ensuring applications meet guidelines and compliance standards.Partnering with university leadership, financial aid, and business offices to align donor intent with funding allocation.Creating and implementing strategic initiatives for donor engagement, communication, and solicitation.Supervising and mentoring staff in donor relations and sponsored agreements.Additional Skills & Resources:Utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Writing, copy editing, and presenting compelling donor materialsEngaging high-profile donors while maintaining confidentialityPlanning and executing donor recognition eventsManaging database systems and CRM platformsCollaborating across departments to foster a culture of philanthropy Show less Supporting top level executives within a dynamic organization by:Proactively managing complex calendars across time zonesOverseeing budgets; reconciling invoices and expenses Streamlining processes and enhancing productivityCollaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve resultsWorking efficiently and accurately while managing multiple projects in a face-paced environmentCommunicating with excellence: written, presentation and influencing skillsAnalyzing data and developing strategic solutions that are relevant and actionable for stakeholdersAccommodating to last minute changes and urgent business needs as required.Guiding VP's appointments and schedule based on prioritizationEnsuring Board Members and Corporate Executives receive all communications and materials needed prior to meetingsManage the team calendar and ensure it is both up to date and accessibleManage travel arrangements and provide detailed itineraries of trips, including hotel arrangements, meetings scheduled, contact details, and addresses Arrange and manage meetings, including scheduling of conference rooms, coordinating food, logistics, etc.Assist in tracking team expenditure and monitor budget.Assisting with recruitment for the team as needed which includes scheduling of interviews and associated tasks.Assist in preparing select presentations and communications.Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Office, Teams, and Outlook Show less

  • Director of Legacy Giving and Sponsored Agreements

    Mar 2025 - now

  • Director of Stewardship

    Aug 2024 - Mar 2025

  • Federal Grant Manager

    Sept 2023 - Mar 2025

  • Executive Support Specialist for VP of Advancement and Communications

    May 2023 - Mar 2025