Jill Bergmann

Experience

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  ICG Communications

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Corporate Communications Coordinator

  - Wrote corporate press releases and executive briefing documents. Managed third party press releases with strategic business partners. - Coordinated crisis communications to external audiences, including layoff and bankruptcy announcements - Developed story pitches for proactive media coverage. Fielded media inquiries. - Managed internal communications via daily employee e-newsletter, formal employee Q&A program, and monthly employee discussions with management team. - Wrote content for external corporate web site. - Created evaluation tool to improve measurement and analysis of media coverage. Resulting quantitative analysis used for reporting and evaluations, executive briefing, and media training. - Competitive industry research. Show less

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  State of Colorado House of Representatives

  Jan 1999 - Jan 1999

  Legislative Aide

  - Aide to Rep. Ron Tupa (House District 14 - Boulder).- Recruited key witnesses and coordinated committee testimony and fact sheets for HB-1095. Bill passed both houses and was signed into law by Gov. Bill Owens after the 1999 session. - Wrote press releases about current bills and events. - Legislative research. - Managed constituent communications via phone, mail, and email. Created and maintained constituent database.

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  University of Denver

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2007

  Annual Giving Director, Alumni & Development

  Director, Annual Giving (Aug 2004 to March 2007)Assistant Director, Annual Giving (July 2003 to Aug 2004) - Created and implemented annual giving strategic plan to achieve key fundraising goals ($1.33 million unrestricted current use, $14.5 million restricted current use), including following tools: - Wrote direct mail, phone scripts, e-solicitations, web sites, and select marketing materials for the University and academic units. - Created case for support for personal solicitations of $1,000+ donors. - Supervised and assisted assistant director on strategy and management of internal call center, raising almost $500,000 each year. - Wrote and produced publications and reports for donors, trustees, and senior administration. - Analyzed and reported key data from the division to measure overall fundraising and to drive strategic planning recommendations for increased revenue and donor opportunities. - Supervised reunion program, including marketing materials, event logistics, volunteer management, and class fundraising efforts. - Direct management of three full-time employees and 30 part-time student staff. Class Giving Coordinator (Aug 2002 to June 2003) - Established and managed class reunion giving program, including volunteer recruitment and management to raise funds for class gifts and increase reunion attendance. - Raised $1.7 million from 2002 reunion classes and $357,000 from 2003 reunion classes. - Wrote solicitation letters for unrestricted funds, raising $170,000. Program Assistant, Stewardship & Development (May 2001 to July 2002) - Managed communications with major donors ($100,000+ lifetime giving), including creation and implementation of personalized financial reporting of endowments and scholarships. - Created database and queries for tracking major donors and related programs/scholarships. - Event planning for events in size from 30 to 500 attendees. Show less

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  Bicycle Colorado

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

  Communications and Membership, Nonprofit Advocacy

  Manager, Communication and Marketing (Aug 2007 to Sept 2009)Communications Contractor (Oct 2009 to June 2010) - Managed all external communications, including printed newsletter (4,500 circulation, published three times annually), bi-weekly email newsletter (11,000 circulation), and web site content. Included content outline and development, writing/editing, design, and vendor management. - Created and implemented special marketing campaigns and outreach programs, including content development and graphic design. - Led membership and fundraising program, including direct mail membership and annual fund solicitations. Included content development, design, and audience segmentation. Show less

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  Educational Institution

  Jan 2010 - now

  Volunteer, Communications, and Advocacy

  Legislative Activist, Colorado State Legislature: - Lobbying, community organizing, committee testimony, and related communications. - Specific bills in Colorado State Legislature include SB21-101, SB21-193, SB21-194, HB16-1360.Leader and Treasurer, Denver Chapter of International Cesarean Awareness Network: - Nonprofit volunteer management, peer counseling support, advocacy (successfully lobbied state legislature with community partners to overturn proposed ban on VBAC home birth).Volunteer, International School of Denver: - Lead admissions tours and outreach to prospective parents; peer fundraising; classroom parent (volunteer management, communications, event planning).Volunteer, WalkDenver: - Conducted school zone and neighborhood sidewalk audits.Volunteer, Front Rangers Cycling Club: - Created organization's first year-end solicitation program, advised on overall fundraising strategic plan.Volunteer, Mountain Midwifery Birth Center: - Assisted with advocacy and outreach efforts. - Two years serving as team leadership for associated parents group.Volunteer, Girl Scouts of Colorado: - Troop co-leader and treasurer, volunteer management, event planning. Show less