Amber Connell

Experience

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  Ruffalo Noel Levitz

  Oct 2005 - Feb 2008

  Writer, Nonprofit Services

  Fundraising writing for non-profits around the world, including colleges, universities, arts and cultural, public broadcasting, prep schools, and greek life. Responsibilities included, appeal and acknowledgment writing, creation of training materials, and client consultation.

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  University of Iowa Foundation

  Feb 2008 - Apr 2012

  Assistant Director, Annual Giving Programs

  Led the annual fundraising campaigns for the schools, colleges, and units, including direct mail, email and telefund. Responsibilities included, strategic planning and goal setting, reporting and analysis, consultation, and vendor management.

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  University of Michigan

  Dec 2012 - Feb 2020

  Annual Giving and Alumni Relations Assistant Director for the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design

  Responsibilities include leading the annual giving campaign, alumni relations, events management, personal solicitation, writing appeals and executive communications, and student engagement.

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  University of Michigan College of Engineering

  Feb 2020 - now

  Direct the University of Michigan College of Engineering's Annual Giving campaign. Responsibilities include team leadership, strategic planning, consulting, closing gifts $100,000+, data analysis, fund management, and impact reporting.

  • Director of Annual Giving

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Associate Director Of Annual Giving

    Feb 2020 - Apr 2024