Michelle Aquino

Experience

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  Manhattanville College

  Aug 2006 - Jun 2007

  Admissions Assistant

  Provided prospective students at College fairs and visits with information about Manhattanville Interviewed prospective studentsHandled and processed admissions applications and credentials into Goldmine databaseSupervised student workers and delegated daily assignmentsScheduled phone appointments for the VP of Admissions with incoming students Arranged and scheduled overnight visits for accepted students

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  AFS USA

  Jun 2007 - Nov 2007

  Sponsored Programs, Intern

  Collaborated with the Program Specialist to implement initial year of the Global L.E.A.P. programGathered logistics and planned for two week Global L.E.A.P. orientationSupported the Program Specialist with planning and coordinating Visiting Teacher orientationActed as a group leader and mentor for students during several Youth Exchange Students program orientations Assisted Sponsored Programs department with various administrative tasks and projects

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  Clinton Foundation

  Jan 2009 - May 2009

  Intern

  Worked closely with the Director of Administration with various office tasks and administrative projectsProcessed incoming correspondence requests for President William J. ClintonCreated memorandums on high priority correspondence requests for the President and COO to reviewSupported all departments for both The Office of President William J. Clinton and The Clinton Foundation

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  The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

  May 2009 - Jan 2015

  Collaborated with and supported Director of Special Events with development and execution of events related to all aspects of event production including: collateral, vendor negotiations, contracting, budgeting, event ticket purchases, program implementation, gift bag solicitation/procurement and on-site events managementWorked closely with Director of Special Events on developing and implementing fundraising strategy plan to further enhance and increase Special Events revenue/incomeLed the development and execution of integrated social media plan to promote and increase exposure of Special EventsOversaw and managed collateral process for all Special EventsManaged, motivated and empowered Special Events intern and Events consultant Show less Worked closely with Director of Special Events with the planning, preparation and execution of all fundraising events Coordinated logistics, including catering, production, seating, and gift bag procurement Assisted in maintaining all event budgets and entering expenses as well as tracking all events revenue/income Responsible for generating donor correspondence such as thank you notes and tax receipts Managed day-of-event logistics and resolved any event related issues Acted as a main contact between the Foundation and key constituents such as vendors, celebrity attendees, VIPs, and high-level donors Show less Worked closely with VP, Development on high-level projects related to the Development team Assisted VP, Development with portfolio management in regards to donor stewardship Communicated assorted correspondence with Board members such as quarterly Development Committee memos Conducted in-depth prospect research and created confidential donor reports Assisted with the project management and execution of Annual Giving donor mailings Managed the creation, design and execution of all Development email solicitations Responsible for generating revenue reports for all departmental income on a weekly basis Assisted with staffing needs associated with Team Fox events and Special Events Show less

  • Associate Director, Special Events

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  • Special Events Officer

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

  • Development Associate

    Jul 2009 - Jan 2012

  • Temporary Grants Assistant

    May 2009 - Jul 2009
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  The Exoneration Initiative

  Sept 2014 - Nov 2015

  Event Planner

  Responsible for the development and execution of The Exoneration Initiative’s inaugural benefit and second annual benefit related to all aspects of event production including collateral, vendor negotiations, contracting, budgeting, event ticket purchases, program implementation, and on-site events management

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  BuildOn

  Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

  Special Events Manager

  Coordinated all logistics for three major fundraising events in the Bay Area, Chicago and Boston including working in tandem with regional teams to design theme and décor details, liaised with program staff to design meaningful student involvement, drafted run of show, monitored and managed timelines and budgets, worked with communications team to design marketing materials, reviewed and negotiated vendor contracts, coordinated invitation and solicitation mailings and supported host committees and volunteersManaged Corporate Partnership Program logistics through maintaining corporate investor relationships and co-facilitated mentor/mentee sessions Show less

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  One Love Foundation

  Jul 2015 - Apr 2017

  Special Events Manager

  Coordinated all the logistics for the planning, production and execution of the first and second annual fundraising events in New York City and Boston Managed multiple aspects of event planning including: event concepts, venue outreach, list development and communication with host committee membersManaged all event logistics – hosts, caterers, invitations, event materials, etc; maintain guest listsHelped develop a plan for follow up and stewardship after each eventDeveloped relationships with new potential partners that attend special events and community events Worked with community fundraising members – helped them develop their fundraising strategy and plan their event. Conducted research on potential corporate, foundation and individual potential partners and donorsSupported maintenance of partnership content in SalesforceOversaw the development of the community fundraising arm of the FoundationManaged and maintained online merchandise store and vendor relationship for production and fulfillment Show less

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  Americares

  May 2017 - Jul 2019

  Special Events Manager

  Collaborated with and supported VP, Special Events with production and execution of signature Airlift Benefit (~1,000 guests/$3.2M raised) and multiple special events related to all aspects of event production including event collateral, timelines, budgeting, and content implementation Worked closely with an external event production company to oversee all third-party vendors and on-site events management Managed and oversaw airlift portion of event including procurement of all necessary travel documents for 100+ passengers Worked closely with Individual Philanthropy team to manage and produce multiple donor cultivation events per month Developed, implemented and oversaw Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and playbooks for all cultivation events Oversaw strategic revenue growth and participation of the Team Americares athletic program Managed, motivated and empowered Senior Associate of Special Events, Events intern and events volunteers Show less

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  Life Legacy

  Jul 2021 - Jul 2022

  Director Of Business Development

  Life Legacy provides life insurance for your legacy. The average US citizen does not have the financial means to leave a large philanthropic impact - but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t have the ability to “give like a millionaire.” With Life Legacy, we’re flipping the script that donors can make a difference in an affordable manner by leveraging the power of life insurance for social good. To learn more, visit: lifelegacy.io

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  Second Wind Fund

  Aug 2021 - Jul 2023

  Director Of Development

  Worked with the Executive Director to create, implement, and oversee an annual comprehensive development strategy while developing and maintaining individual relationships with current and prospective supporters and community members and oversaw Major Donor Giving and Recurring Giving programCo-led the Fundraising Committee of the Board of Directors and presented at monthly Board meetingsProspected, cultivated, and stewarded new and existing individual, corporate and foundation relationshipsMaintained accurate information in database and ensures effective usage including gift entry and reportingCoordinated, tracked and developed grant requests and submitted all necessary reports for awarded grantsWorked closely with Program staff to continuously assess strengths and risks related to initiatives that donors will support as well as ensure Program staff has ample resources to continue its programmatic effortsPlanned, designed, and executed SWF events including production, execution, as well as securing sponsorships and ticket salesEnsured that all sponsors receive benefits and recognition opportunities as promised as part of donations and contractsManaged social media platforms and updates website to reflect current SWF informationManaged marketing activities and works with external vendors to produce materials to be distributed to the community Show less

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  Rise Against Suicide

  Jul 2023 - now

  Director of Development

  Rise Against Suicide helps youth at risk of suicide by removing the financial and social barriers to mental health treatment, enabling them to find hope and healing. Rise Against Suicide helps youth in Boulder, Longmont and surrounding areas.

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  Jetset with Points

  Aug 2024 - now

  Points & Miles Travel Coach

  Travel | Points & Miles ExpertHelping YOU travel the world by traveling smarter & saving money. My goal is to help you maximize your credit card points and miles so you can travel without breaking the bank.