Sarah Kupovykh

Experience

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  Northeastern University

  Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

  Program Assistant

  Drafted the monthly newsletter that is received by over 4,000 students, faculty, and staff; managed the student Husky Volunteer Teams; assisted the Assistant and Associate Directors in program planning; and handled daily communication through phone, email and in person interest in our Center

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  Project Place

  Oct 2011 - Dec 2011

  Development and Education Team Member

  Managed donor database and communication between past and potential donors; drafted the organization's newsletter; supported Development Associates; also interned in the Work Skills department through classroom assistance and one on one job searching support with clients.

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  Cape Town Refugee Centre

  Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

  Education Advocate

  Intake assessment for vulnerability of clients; advocate for refugee rights on the behalf of the UNHCR; implement and facilitate Peace Games with primary school partners; and manage database of client intake for the Education Programme for assistance

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  Northeastern University

  Jul 2012 - Dec 2012

  Project Coordinator

  Assist in the logistics and administration of various volunteer projects and events on campus. Planned and managed this years' nuSERVES program: a community service program for first years to learn about issues of Hunger and Homelessness in Boston, and then volunteer in local non-profit organizations.

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  Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership

  Apr 2013 - Sept 2015

  Program Representative

  Facilitate all aspects of recertification in the Housing Choice Voucher Program: meet with each participant to verify family composition and income for a caseload of over 400 families .Interpret and apply State/HUD/DHCD/MBHP regulations, policies and procedures.Educate program participants, appropriate agencies, and the general public concerning these regulations, policies and procedures.Initiate and process termination of program participation for families that have violated program requirements.Resolve problems and minor disputes concerning program regulations, rent shares, owner obligations and family responsibilities. Show less

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  Oxfam America

  Sept 2014 - Apr 2015

  Excelled in training and lobbying in Washington D.C on the behalf of Oxfam Action Corps. Together with Action Corps members across the country, we lead a coordinated charge to improve national legislation and deepen local community resources for fighting poverty and injustice. Responsible for raising public awareness and support for Oxfam America's campaigns with the Boston communities, through various mediums such as outreach at music concerts, farmers markets and festivals. Engage, educate and supervise Action Corps members and volunteers.Organize and host large events (over 100 attendees), including film screening and hunger simulations. Show less

  • Lead Community Organizer

    Apr 2013 - Apr 2015

  • Hunger Banquet Event Coordinator

    Sept 2014 - Mar 2015
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  Oxfam America

  Sept 2015 - now

  Coordinate virtual conversations for supporters to hear in-depth updates from senior leadership and direct program managers about emergency relief, on-going projects, new campaign launches or end of year updates.Organize supporter conference of 100 attendees to learn more about Oxfam's work around the world and the impact they are achieving with their generosity. Supporters hear from program, campaigns and advocacy speakers from the organizations global efforts as well as external subject matter experts. Lead small group supporter gatherings in key geographies across the US to cultivate current donors and extend Oxfam's reach to new audiences.Manage evaluation, learnings and after action review on events and engagement for supporters. Show less Execute and make recommendations to improve a comprehensive stewardship plan for donors through consistent, strategic, and meaningful contact.Develop monthly cultivation outreach plans to increase retention of Impact Circle donors and identify high-capacity prospects.Prepare stewardship and cultivation materials for Impact Circle donors, including conference calls and webinars; identify and test new techniques and resources to creatively engage donors in Oxfam’s work.Serve as primary liaison for coordinating donor attendance at Oxfam events, including identification of event opportunities, maintenance of event calendar, invitation and follow up with donor audiences, and tracking responses; provide support for Boston-area donor events.Oversee the supporter journey and communications stream for Impact Circle donors; prioritize and delegate outreach lists for acknowledgement, cultivation and solicitation by field staff. Show less

  • Events and Engagement Development Officer

    Sept 2019 - now

  • Impact Circle Officer

    Sept 2015 - Sept 2019