Gerta Fereday

Experience

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  THE WOODLANDS CHAPTER NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE INC

  Jun 2000 - Jun 2006

  President, VP of Standards, VP of Communication and Education, VP of Ways and Means.

  A non-profit national organization of mothers and daughters who join together in community serviceProvided strategic directions to board members and committee/philanthropy chairs; made sure goals were accomplished and standards maintained.Created and monitored annual budgets for committees and philanthropies. Coordinated volunteers, assigned members to committees based on their preferences, skills, and availability.Trained new members for successful integration into our chapter, informed them about rules and bylaws and explained procedures for philanthropies.Directed plant sale, a major fundraising event for local charities. Show less

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  March of Dimes

  Jan 2006 - Sept 2009

  Community Director

  Experienced in developing revenue goals and strategic plans for March of Dimes-March for Babies.Researched, wrote proposals and secured grants from corporations and local merchants.Met and exceeded revenue goals for 3 consecutive years. Met sponsor ship goal twice.Generated 40 % increase in walker participation.Increased family teams participation and donations.Recruited, trained and provided leadership to Revenue Committee and Logistics Committee to meet assigned revenue goals and ensure successful events.Developed and cultivated relationships with corporate sponsors, current contributors and volunteers in the community, leading to sponsorships.Reached out to community organizations and associations in an effort to educate about the March of Dimes mission/programs and to cultivate and develop new leads.Prepared proposals for prospective donors tailored to interests and needs.Researched, wrote proposals and secured grants from corporations and local merchants.Contacted local newspapers, radio, and websites to publicize eventPrepared and maintained accurate records/data, wrote progress reports and final evaluation summary of March for Babies-Montgomery County.Developed and implemented events to recognize, reward, and motivate successful volunteers. Show less

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  Philo

  Apr 2011 - May 2019

  Volunteer

  Skills Developed:2012-2013 Co-Chair Golf Tournament : A major fundraiser for Philo that provides vocational scholarships to Loveland/Berthoud residentsWrote Proposal for Golf Tournament Committee to Erion Foundation and secured $1000 Grant.Prepared agendas and timelines for meetings, registered golfers and assisted with collection of fees. 2013-2014 Golf Committee ChairWrote Proposals to Local Foundations for Grants.Solicited sponsorships and in-kind donations from community members.Provided strategic directions to committee members, made sure goals were accomplished and standards maintained.Registered golfers and in charge of event during the golf tournament.2014-2015 Chair Canned Food DriveCollected canned food from local schools to distribute to needy families in Loveland/Berthoud residents2015-2016 Co-Chair Canned Food Drive2016-2017 Co-Chair Canned Food Drive2017-2018 Co-Chair Canned Food Drive, Co-Chair Christmas Baskets Show less

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  The Pangea Network

  Nov 2017 - now

  Grant Writer